Are Plasma HDTV's bad? Vs LCD?

The plasmas are cheaper so I want to get a 50 inch 1080p plasma samsung because its almost half as expensive to its LCD cousin. Why is this and whats the problem with plasmas having image burn etc.? Is it really bad to buy Plasma?

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Here's a comparison list that may help you decide……..

Plasma advantages:

1. Deeper, richer colors.
2. No blurring on very fast action (good for sports and game boxes).
3. Very wide viewing angle.
4. Generally less expensive than an equivalent LCD set.

Plasma disadvantages:

1. On older or cheaper models, risk of “burn-in” on the screen with non-moving images.
2. Very heavy compared to equivalent LCD set.
3. Draws about 50 to 75% more electrical power than an equivalent LCD set.
4. Reflective screen a problem in lighted rooms.

LCD advantages:

1. Brilliant colors on the latest models, about as good as plasma.
2. Draws significantly less electrical power.
3. Weighs about 25 to 50% less than an equivalent plasma set.
4. No burn-in hazard.
5. Minimal reflection in lighted rooms.

LCD disadvantages:

1. Slight blurring on very fast action (even with 120 or 240 hz refresh rate)
2. Narrow viewing angle
3. Older or less expensive models use a fluorescent backlight lamp that may burn out.

LED advantages:
1. Same as LCD, except fluorescent backlight is replaced by a bank of light emitting diodes that won’t burn out like the fluorescent lamp.
2. On “full matrix” LED models, improved contrast in specific areas of the screen.
3. On “edge-lit” LED models, a very thin cabinet.
4. Uses less power than a conventional LCD set.

LED disadvantages:
1. Higher cost for essentially the same picture quality as a very good conventional LCD set.