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