Plasma TVs are still better than LCD TV's
Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2009
by Billy.F Bradford
Now may be a good time to think about replacing your old, bulky picture-tube television with a new, state-of-the-art, flat-panel plasma television. The HD revolution is well underway, and cable/satellite companies are offering subscribers more High-Definition content than ever before.
The most outstanding feature of a plasma television is the crystal-clear clarity and high resolution of the picture. Generally available in a variety of resolutions ranging from 720p, which is better for smaller models where high-resolution is not as important, all the way to 1080P, the highest resolution available. If you intend to receive HD programming, make sure that you shop for a Plasma TV that is HD compatible; some plasma TVs are actually EDTV's, or "Enhanced-Definition Televisions". While having greater picture clarity and higher resolution than your old picture-tube set, EDTV does not have the superior HD picture quality of a true HD compatible Plasma Television.
With an available color palette approaching seventeen million colors, plasma televisions can display more nuances of color than the human eye can even detect. Blacks are also darker and richer, approaching "true black" due to a higher contrast ratio, as opposed to the varying shades of grey displayed by LCD screens. A moving image on a plasma screen also shows no blurring or phosphor lag due to a faster screen refresh time, which is still a problem for LCD screens, whose technology was originally developed for reading text on a computer monitor.
Plasma televisions are generally cheaper than LCD televisions of a comparable size, although the price of both is falling rapidly. This price difference is especially noticeable when shopping for larger television models.
It is also easier to re-create a home movie theater experience with a plasma television. With larger screen sizes available, 37-65 inches as opposed to the 17-56 inches of most LCD screens, flat-screen plasma TVs are ideal for multiple viewers. They also have a wide, 160-180 degree viewing angle, allowing viewers to sit around the room instead of requiring them to sit directly in front of the set since there is no color or image degradation when viewed from an angle.
Some newer plasma television models are even internet ready, meaning that you can connect them to your home computer and use that huge, high-resolution screen as a computer monitor. With internet connectivity, you can do computer work, surf the net or play games from the comfort of your living-room sofa.
With its superior, high-resolution picture quality, millions of colors and true blacks, as well as its larger available screen sizes, wider viewing angle and growing affordability, a flat-screen plasma television takes advantage of the increasing amount of HD programming available and is a must for anyone wishing to transform their television viewing into a true home movie theater experience.
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Billy.F. Bradford has worked in the consumer eletronics industry for 20 years. He is an expert on LCD TVs, Plasma TVs , Home Cinema Equipent, Camcorders and hifi.
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