because with the plasma screen between the original and HD picture there is hardly any difference! i hope i haven't wasted money in getting it

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LCD is still more powerful function than plasma.

Advantage: As of December 2007, the very ideal LCDs can approach the contrast ratios of plasma displays in terms of delivering a deep black.

Advantage: LCDs typically have longer response times than their plasma and CRT counterparts, especially older displays, creating visible ghosting when images rapidly change.

Disadvantage: LCD panels using TN tend to have a limited viewing angle relative to CRT and plasma displays.

For Sky HD Channels, I'd prefer using LCD TV-HD ready. By LCD, You have more choices to go larger in ratio of screen size with reasonable price.

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only the Cheaper LCD tvs use the inferior TN panels. look for 178 degree viewing angle in the specs to make sure you're getting S-IPS or PVA