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A Guide To Buying Plasma Tv’S
As the technology used in developing plasma TVs becomes more advanced, there are far more considerations that need to be taken when selecting the best plasma. Since it is such a large purchase, the purchaser should get a full understanding of each TV’s detailed specifications and what the specifications mean. This is especially important when online shopping because you won’t be able to view the TV in person.
The first specification that must be taken into consideration is the TV’s resolution, which is a measurement of the TV’s clarity. Older plasma HDTV’s came with 720p resolution and newer technology TVs have 1080p resolution. The 1080p TVs are normally 50% more expensive, but are much clearer than the older technology. 1080p TVs are also ideal for people who plan on connecting a blu-ray DVD player because a 720p TV does not have the ability to capture the high definition capability that blu-ray DVDs have to offer.
The next consideration that must be taken when purchasing a plasma TV is the size of the TV. This depends largely on where the TV will be placed in your room and how far you will be sitting from it. Most people sit about three meters away from the TV. From this distance, a 50 inch TV is ideal if a 720p TV is purchased. With a 1080p TV, a 65 inch TV is ideal. Most high end electronics stores have sitting rooms set up, which will allow you to view how large a TV would be ideal from certain spots.
The next consideration to take into place is the television contrast ratio. When online shopping for a plasma TV, be sure to be on the look for contrast ratio. Normally, the resolution and screen size are highly advertised, but finding the contrast ratio when online shopping can take some more research. Contrast ratio is a measurement of the variation between the whitest and darkest images that can be produced by a TV. With a low contrast ratio, dark images often appear grey and white images look faded. A good contrast ratio is about 5,000:1, but it should be higher for TVs over 50 inches.
A good brightness ratio should also be considered why online shopping for a plasma TV. A TV with a low brightness ratio will produce foggy looking colours in a dark room, and will be difficult to view in a sunny room. A brightness ratio above 550 cd/m2 is good for a 42 inch TV, but should be higher for large TVs.
The last major specification that needs to be considered, when online shopping for a plasma TV, is its connectivity. All plasmas will come with standard AV and S-Video components, but those looking to connect other devices should look for more connections. DVI and HDMI connections are used to connect other HD sources.
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