The following article provides a guide on how to compare plasma LCD and rear projection HDTVs, including the differences between the technologies used in each.

Many people are confused by words in the electronic industry today such as “rear projection television”, “plasma”, and “LCD flat panel”. In order to understand exactly what you are buying when you purchase one of these items, you must first understand the underlying technology behind each one.

You must know whether wide screen televisions are better than regular flat screen televisions, and whether plasma screens are better LCD screens. The difference between LCD rear projection and flat panel sets is also important.