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LCD is a solid-state film that electricity "twists" to make the the colors.
Plasma (so called) is gas filled element that emits the color based on the amount of electrical charge.

LCD gives a nice sharp picture for slow moving or static images, Plasma works better for faster programs such as sports.
LCD colors go "wrong" if you get too far off center (walk past an older laptop computer) while plasma colors stay true.

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Yes, you input is very helpful. Thank you. I realize I'm going to have to travel to a store to view the two in order to compare. I was hoping I could avoid the hassle, but oh well.