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An RCA connector, sometimes called a phono connector or cinch connector, is a type of electrical connector commonly used to carry audio and video signals.
Component and Composite video are two types of cables that use RCA connectors.
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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the latest and greatest digital audio/video cable connection and can give you great HDTV resolution. Besides HDTVs, HDMI is being included in a variety of devices these days, including DVD players, cable and satellite set-top boxes, Media Center Edition PCs, and the Sony Playstation 3 gaming console.
| Display Type |
Screen Size |
Wall Mountable |
Viewing Angle (side to side) |
Contrast Ratio and Black Level |
Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Plasma | 42"-65" | Yes | Excellent | Very good | Pros: screen's phosphor coating creates lifelike color that is closest to conventional tube TVs Cons: vulnerable to burn-in, but it rarely happens with newer models; screen tends to reflect room lights |
| LCD | 19"-70" | Yes | Good to Very good | Good: standard-backlit models Excellent: LED-backlit models |
Pros: panels weigh less than plasma and use less energy; burn-in not an issue Cons: picture slightly less natural than top plasmas |
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| OLED | 11" | Yes | Excellent | Excellent | Pros: very thin, lightweight panels; excellent picture quality Cons: new technology, only available in select sizes |
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| Big-screen
Projection TVs  |
DLP | 50"-73" | No (most models) | Good | Very Good | Pros: typically has best blacks and shadow detail among digital big-screens; smooth motion handling Cons: a few viewers sensitive to "rainbows" |
