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Plasma Display Panels

Available sizes: 32" - 76"

Advantages:

Black levels - Plasma displays typically have better black levels than LCD displays
Size - Though LCD displays are emerging at larger sizes, the current max is around 45"
Value per inch - Plasma offers a better value for your dollar at larger sizes

Disadvantages:

LCD Flat Panel TVs

Available sizes: 10" - 45"

Advantages:

Solid image - The image on an LCD flat panel is rock solid
No burn in - LCD displays are essentially immune to burn-in

Disadvantages:

Price - The price for larger LCD TVs is extremely high
Viewing angles - Many flat panel LCDs are difficult to see at wide angles

My Hitachi 4:3 HDTV and the Black Bar Syndrome

A TechLore "Ask the Experts" Question...

Question:

I own a Hitachi 4:3 HDTV (model # 53UDX10B) and recently acquired a Comcast HDTV receiver. When I view the HDTV channels through the new Comcast receiver, I often get black bars at the top and bottom, as well as the left and right sides of the image. It's like looking in a box within a box. What is wrong, and how can I fix it?

-submitted by chuck's friend