| Consumers ready to lay down big bucks for | | | | standard EDTV resolution; usually found on 37 |
| plasma televisions find themselves stunned by | | | | to 46" plasma screens. A pixel ratio of 1024 |
| hi tech jargon and shocked by never-ending | | | | by 768 is most frequently found on 50 to 63" |
| electronic decisions. | | | | plasma televisions. A plasma screen is |
| | | | considered high definition if the second |
| The plasma television industry is exploding! | | | | number is higher than 720. |
| Manufacturers are pulling out all the stops | | | | |
| to roll out millions of models, sizes and | | | | Its important to note that most plasma |
| display variations to keep up with the ever | | | | screens are labeled as "HDTV compatible" or |
| increasing consumer demand. Plasma television | | | | "HDTV ready," meaning that they will accept |
| prices are dropping fast sending even more | | | | and display an incoming HDTV signal, but that |
| consumers into the market in search of the | | | | doesn't necessarily mean that it has a high |
| perfect plasma for their home theater. | | | | definition tuner built in. |
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| But how is a new plasma television consumer | | | | Step 3- Consider Your Mounting Options |
| to know which is the best plasma television | | | | |
| to buy? There are thousands of variations to | | | | One of the greatest benefits of plasma |
| choose from, is a 32" plasma the right size | | | | television ownership is its diverse mounting |
| for his 15 foot living room? Or, does he need | | | | options. Before buying your new plasma |
| the 63" to get that cinema like experience he | | | | television, you should take a look at the |
| looking for? Does he need to spend the extra | | | | various types of mounting and installation |
| money for an HDTV or will an EDTV do the | | | | possibilities available. |
| trick? | | | | |
| | | | The most common and least expensive option is |
| There are so many factors involved in plasma | | | | the flat wall mount. This provides a sleek |
| television ownership, its no wonder there is | | | | sophisticated look and is easily |
| so much confusion. The following is a 4 step | | | | accomplished. If you are faced with mounting |
| plasma television buyer's guide to help you | | | | in a location higher than eye level, like |
| cut through the confusion and choose the | | | | above a fireplace, perhaps you should |
| perfect plasma for your home theater. I'll | | | | consider a tilt or an articulating plasma |
| also provide you with some quick tips on | | | | wall mount. For commercial displays, perhaps |
| finding the best price and a comprehensive | | | | the ceiling plasma tv mount is your best bet. |
| list of the Top 10 Best Selling plasma | | | | They also sell matching stands and plasma |
| televisions in the United States. | | | | television carts for mobile presentations. |
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| Step 1 - Choosing Your Plasma Screen Size | | | | Step 4 - How and Where To Buy Your Plasma |
| | | | Television |
| Plasma screen sizes vary from 32" to 63". The | | | | |
| most popular sizes are: 42", 50" and 63". | | | | Should you purchase your plasma tv at a local |
| Plasma screens smaller than 37" use LCD Panel | | | | retail store or through a reputable online |
| technology, 63" or larger usually use rear | | | | dealer? There are many pros and cons to this |
| projection. | | | | question, but the bottom line is which one |
| | | | will save you the most money. |
| The size of your room and viewing area are | | | | |
| key when choosing optimal plasma screen size. | | | | Buying at a retail store you will be assured |
| It is tempting to go out and buy the biggest | | | | you're buying from an authorized dealer with |
| plasma television possible, but it's | | | | a valid manufacturer's warranty and easy |
| important that you have adequate viewing | | | | return policy, but prices are not very |
| space between you and your screen to get a | | | | competitive and you'll have to pay sales tax. |
| realistic cinema style viewing experience. | | | | Another downside is selection, retailers |
| | | | usually only promote two or three products, |
| If your seating area is 6 to 10 feet from the | | | | that is not enough to do wise comparison |
| screen, the recommended size is 32 to 37". A | | | | shopping. Reputable online plasma television |
| 42" plasma television is best viewed from 10 | | | | dealers are very competitively priced and |
| to 14 feet. And a 50" plasma screen is | | | | could save you hundreds of dollars if you |
| optimally viewed from 14 to 16 feet. If you | | | | shop around. |
| are thinking of installing a 61 or 63" | | | | |
| display, your seating area needs to be 15 | | | | But be careful of online warehouses like |
| feet or more away for your viewing pleasure. | | | | Pricegrabber or Dealtime because many of |
| | | | these companies don't have product knowledge, |
| Step 2 - Deciding Which Screen Resolution to | | | | return policies or the ability to replace |
| Buy | | | | defective merchandise. Instead, look for a |
| | | | well established dealer with a professional |
| Another key element to consider when choosing | | | | website who will give you a good price and |
| a plasma television is resolution. High | | | | excellent customer service and support. You |
| definition or HDTV plasma screens are more | | | | will definitely locate the best prices on |
| expensive than enhanced definition EDTV | | | | your new plasma television online. |
| plasma Tvs because it costs more for the | | | | |
| manufacturers to make the components. HDTV | | | | Okay, now you're armed with all the details |
| plasma screens do provide a better picture | | | | you need to make a smart plasma television |
| quality, however EDTV plasmas seem to perform | | | | purchase, you know what size you need, how to |
| better when using a low end video signal like | | | | determine screen resolution ratios, how to |
| regular cable, satellite or DVD because it | | | | mount your new plasma and how to save |
| has less processing to do. | | | | hundreds of dollars on your purchase. Now, |
| | | | it's time to go shopping for the perfect |
| High definition plasma televisions are | | | | plasma television for your family's home |
| determined by pixel ratio. 853 x 480 is the | | | | theater. |