What is the difference between a "plasma TV" and an "LCD TV"?

What is the difference between a "plasma TV" and an "LCD TV"?

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The biggest differences that you'll have between a plasma and an LCD, from a consumer perspective, is price (plasmas tend to be less expensive), the ability to use it as a computer monitor (LCDs do a better job of that), and the resolution (you will be able to see higher resolution images on an LCD monitor.)