Thanks Bob, that makes it a bit clearer.  I think that means that the L E D 
is the newer of the two technologies.  The X Y L really enjoys her TV, so 
I'm trying to talk her into getting a big one--and I don't want to pick the 
wrong one.
The Other Howard, WA9RYF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob, K8LR" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Howard Traxler" <[log in to unmask]>; "blind ham radio 
operators" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 7:13 AM
Subject: Re: Plasma or LCD tv


> Howard,
>
> L E D tvs are actually lcd tvs that are back lit with l e ds instead of
> older light bulbs.  As L E Ds have gradually gotten brighter over the 
> years,
> they have been able to replace older bulbs.  Also the L E Ds can be
> modulated to change the background to enhance the scenes on the screen. 
> I'm
> writing this from listening and reading discussions of others as I can't 
> see
> a tv screen, but it makes sense to me!
>
> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Howard Traxler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 7:21 AM
> Subject: Re: Plasma or LCD tv
>
>
>    Is LCD TV the thing now; or is it LED?  This morning, my e-mail is full
> of ads for LED TVs; I don't see anything about LCD.
> 73
> The Other Howard, WA9RYF
>