Plasma screens are capable of a much higher resolution than CRT televisions. Plasma tvs are available at resolutions as high as 1024x1024 pixels. This means they are capable of displaying HDTV and DVD signals to their full potential. Plasma screens can also accept VGA, SVGA and XGA signals from a computer.
Most plasma screens include 'line-doublers' which increase the quality of lower resolution signals such as regular TV and VHS.
CRT screens use a photon gun to illuminate the screen, this gun is directed across the screen in lines. Using NTSC in particular, this causes visible 'scan' lines to be visible on the screen. Due to the way Plasma screens operate, no such scan lines are needed, resulting in a picture, much easier on the eye.
Plasma screens are perfectly flat, this means there are no edge distortions like there are on some CRTs. Being perfectly flat also reduces refletions in the screen from windows or lights.
Unlike some front and rear-projection CRT televeisions, plasma screens do not suffer from any kind of uneven screen brightness. The brightness is uniform across the screen, with no bright regions in the middle or dark parts around the edge.
Plasma screens are incredibly thin compared to CRT screens. They will take up less space in your lounge, as well as give you more options on where you can place the screen. Plasma screens also compete with projector screens, where they remove the need for a bulky projector, and provide much better contrast and brightness.
Plasma screens offer a much greater viewing angle than LCD and rear-projection CRTs. The screen is viewable upto 160 degrees in any direction.
Most plasma screens will have ability to display RGB, composite, S-Video and accept video input from a computer.
Unlike CRT screens, plasma screens are not affected by magnetic fields. This means you do not have to worry about damaging your screen when placing your speakers.
