The Top 3 Problems With Plasma TVs
It's easy to be instantly drawn to a plasma TV screen, especially one that is displaying full HDTV programming. The visual beauty is amazing. And plasma TVs tend to be among the lower cost thin screen technologies that are available today. But there are a few problems inherent to the design and you should at least be aware of them before making a buying decision.
The first is that plasma TVs use inert gases that are illuminated to display colors on the screen. The way that this is accomplished makes for very high contrast, vivid images on the screen, but it also can be affected by high altitudes.
If you live above 6,000 - 7,000 feet above sea level, you should know that plasma TVs have to work much harder to produce the same image than they would at lower altitudes. This may not cause an immediate problem, but over time the monitor wears out much faster due to the extra work load. So if you happen to live in high altitudes, just bear this in mind when buying a plasma TV.
The second problem that plasma TVs can exhibit is a susceptibility to screen burn-in. This happens whenever any static image stays on the screen for a very long time and is still faintly visible even when the image changes. It is said to have been "burned-in" to the screen, and can be very irritating to see a ghost pattern still visible as you watch TV.
The easy way to avoid this problem with older plasma screens is to make sure that you don't leave the TV on when you are not watching it, and especially when pausing a video game for a very long time. Thankfully though, newer plasma screen TVs have technology built in to address this problem that subtly shifts the image to surrounding pixels as you watch and essentially keeps the image moving although your eye does not detect it.
The third plasma TV problem that we will discuss is the heat it generates as it runs. Plasma screens often cause so much heat inside the unit that manufacturers usually install a fan to cool it down while operating. This actually works very well, but on some models the noise that the fan makes can become an annoyance. So listen for this problem carefully before you buy.
None of these problems are major enough to say that you shouldn't buy a plasma screen TV, but they should be understood beforehand so you can use the equipment properly, and choose the
right plasma TV when you buy..
Plasma TV A Big Screen For a Little Room
One of the biggest drawbacks of the big screen television is the space needed for the television set itself. The plasma TV technology has made it possible to incorporate a big screen television into a small room. To understand how this change came about, briefly consider the difference in technology between a traditional television set and a plasma TV.
For the majority of time that television sets have been used as part of the home entertainment system, the television picked up a analog signal sent out by a broadcaster. That signal was analyzed by the television set and cathode ray tubes lit up the screen of the television. Thousands of tiny pixels make up the screen of the TV set in three colors - red, blue and green.
Combinations of colors gave different hues as seen in real life and the result was a movie that (as nearly as possible) duplicated what we see in the real world. Digital television systems have increased the quality of the picture though many signals...
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How to Buy an Inexpensive LCD TV
Is it possible to buy an expensive LCD TV?
Liquid crystal display television (LCD TV) technology has come a long way in recent years. The implementation of thin file transistor (TFT) technology has removed many of the angular resolution and ghosting problems previously associated with cheap LCD televisions.
It is now possible to buy an inexpensive LCD TV that has state-of-the-art features and superior picture quality.
What is an LCD TV?
An LCD TV is a flat panel television that utilizes advanced materials technology to create a bright, attractive picture on a flat screen.
An LCD TV screen is made up of two glass plates with a thin layer of liquid crystals in between.
When electricity passes through the crystals, tiny color pixels light up to produce an image.
How do LCD TVs Compare to Plasma and Tube TVs?
In the past, plasma TVs were the only...
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Scott D. Szymanski Joins March Plasma Systems As Global Semiconductor Market Manager
Concord, CA (ContentDesk) December 5, 2005 -- March Plasma Systems announced today that Scott D. Szymanski has joined March as Global Semiconductor Market Manager. In this position, Mr. Szymanski will expand strategic customer alliances, strengthen partnerships with material and equipment suppliers, and develop future plasma product offerings tailored to the semiconductor market.
Mr.
Szymanski will be responsible for managing our market requirements in promoting and enhancing our semiconductor business segment worldwide.
He brings over 10 years of experience working at capital equipment companies in the semiconductor industry, said James Getty, Director of Applications at March Plasma Systems. During this time of exciting market growth, we are extremely pleased to have him join the March team.
In addition to his extensive semiconductor industry experience, Mr. Szymanski holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University...
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Plasma TV Be Aware When Buying Online
A plasma TV may very well be the next step in your home entertainment future and the potential sources for the purchase of a plasma TV have never been better. Because a handful of retailers have jumped on the plasma TV bandwagon and started offering these televisions as part of their home electronics line, the cost of a plasma TV has never been lower. The fact that the technology has become well-established has also helped lower the cost of the plasma TV. So where do you go to find great deals on plasma TV sets?
Any retailer or wholesaler that offers a good array of home electronics likely has plasma TV sets in stock or has a source for them. For many people, purchasing from a local retailer is literally the only option they'll consider because they want to check out the set "in person." While the cost has started dropping, a plasma TV still represents a major investment among your home entertainment components and you may be playing it safe to shop where you can actually...
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Controversy Averted in Latest Da Vinci Release
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) May 22, 2006 -- While the DaVinci Code movie continues to create a stir at the box office, a new Da Vinci DVD release aims to create excitement on those popular new high definition flat panel TVs.The "Plasma TV Art - Da Vinci DVD", produced by Art Image L.A and released by Plasma Window (www.plasmawindow.com), is designed to turn plasma and LCD flat panel displays into virtual works of art.The DVD contains 30 of Leonardo Da Vinci's most famous masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper and Vitruvian Man, each slowly alternating on the TV screen."The Plasma TV Art - Da Vinci DVD is basically a design item that allows you to put a virtual art gallery in your living room," said Jennifer Long, president of Art Image L.A. and executive producer of the DVD. "Many people mount flat screen TVs on the wall like a picture frame,...
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Finding the best plasma tv
Plasma televisions are one of the hottest products on the market today.
But with so many retailers, how do you know where you can get the best plasma television?
Here are some things you should know before you before you commit yourself to the purchase.
Firstly, deciding where to buy your best plasma television is not as easy as it may sound.
You will need to think about where you will go- will it be a traditional store, located around the corner, or will you get a better deal at an outlet store for a major nationwide retailer?
To complicate the choice further, you now have hundreds- if not thousands- of online shops to choose from.
If you decide to buy your best new television from a 'brick and mortar' shop, you should first shop around the neighbourhood, comparing prices, to get the best price.
Don't forget to check whether the retailer is an authorised dealer, as this may become important down the...
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