Each of the 3D display technologies has it's pros and cons.  Here is a little more information about each:

LCD:

• Pros:  
• Very bright, easy to overcome losses introduced by the 3D glasses.
• Cons:
• Somewhat limited viewing angle - this is not as much of a problem as it used to be, but may be a consideration.
• Those using active shutter glasses are prone to have issues with "ghosting" (or "crosstalk", where one eye "sees" a little of the image intended for the other eye).
• Sensitivity to "tilt" of the head.  If you lie down on your sofa the image will dim due to the interaction between the polarization of the screen (LCD technology depends on polarization to work) and the Active Shutter Glasses (as each lens is one big LCD cell, polarization is also used).
• Somewhat poor reproduction of blacks.  LCDs have improved the perception of blacks - but have resorted to various "tricks" to do this.  These include:
• Local dimming:  Some LED sets do this.  The LEDs are arranged into groups that can have the light level of that group independently controlled from other groups.  When an area of the picture is dark, the LED level in that area is reduced.  This works well in many picture situations but often leads to a "halo" effect.
• Dynamic Back Light:  This is used with conventional back-lit sets, as well as edge lit LED sets.  When the average picture brightness is low (as in a dark scene), the intensity of the backlight is automatically reduced.  The downside of this approach is the loss of black detail.  But, it really does improve the perception of deeper blacks

Plasma:

• Pros:
• Good blacks are possible (though this varies somewhat between brands).
• Wide viewing angle.
• On average: more accurate reproduction of colors.
• Fewer problems with "ghosting".
• Cons:
• Not very bright picture - may be more of an issue with 3D (but not an issue with a darkened viewing area - which probably should be used for 3D anyway).
• Power consumption is higher than LCD.

DLP RPTV:

• Pros:  
• Good image quality
• Some older sets are  "3D ready".  Mitsubishi (the only current manufacturer of DLP sets) has announced an adapter to allow these sets to work with 3D Blu-ray and Cable/Satellite 3D.
• Cons:
• Only able to deliver half resolution to each eye in 3D mode.
• Bulky
• Limited viewing angle
• Some models not very bright - an issue because of the light loss in the glasses.

Front Projectors:

• Pros:
• Can achieve a remarkably large picture.
• Theater-like experience.
• Cons:
• Require a dedicated darkened room.
• Expensive
• Might require a special screen for 3D (depending on 3D technology used)

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