Steps
- Realize that plasma tv's are not that expensive. Most good 42" plasmas cost about the same as a good 50" DLP or LCD rear projection TV, and they tend to cost less than flat panel LCD's of the same size.
- Know that most plasmas don't necessarily have the most pixels. The larger (40" and up) flat panel LCD's most often have the highest resolution. While this is important, it is not the MOST IMPORTANT part of a TV.
- Don't just buy a plasma or other flat panel TV to "save space." This is occasionally a concern of people, but really most people buy a plasma because they want to wall mount a TV.
- Be aware that pretty much ALL HDTV's are "horizontal rectangles" otherwise known as widescreen and have an aspect ratio of 16x9 as opposed to traditional 4x3. This includes high-def LCD's, Plasmas, CRT's, and Projections.
- Burn-in is not really an issue with plasmas anymore. It can happen, but it is difficult to get, even with video games. If burn-in does occur, it is usually reversible, which is why most experts in the electronic industry now call this "image retention" rather than "burn-in."
- Plasmas are not obsolete. LCD's and plasmas are about the same age as far as the technology goes and the availability to consumers. Additionally, a good plasma does not use much power.
Tips
- Look at the picture quality and decide what looks best to you and costs what you want to spend.
- Make sure to discuss accessories (cables, power centers, mounting brackets, etc.) and how to connect your plasma to all your sources.
- Talk with knowledgeable sales staff and they will help you pick out the right TV to fit your individual needs.
- Ask the personal preference of the salesperson if you like them and they seem knowledgeable.
Warnings
- Read reviews, read magazines and visit your local consumer electronics store to see how the sets actually look
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1 comment:
A great article about Plasma
TVs.
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