tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11921779938149228472009-10-04T11:26:08.764-07:00Plasma TelevisionPlasma Television Guide: Plasma TV ScreenPlasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-72909049816455557182007-04-12T03:14:00.000-07:002007-04-12T03:17:14.252-07:00Introduction to Plasma Display TechnologyThis first step is a brief guide to plasma display technology, starting with its history and leading into the main benefits and advantages of plasma displays. Plasma Technology History Plasma screens first entered the US market towards the end of 1999, but the concept has been around since its inception in July of 1964 at the University of Illinois. The first displays were nothing more than Plasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-75552330987925348852007-04-12T03:13:00.000-07:002007-04-12T03:14:11.133-07:00Select your Plasma TV Screen SizePlasma monitors are measured diagonally across the screen, as are other television sets and monitors. Plasma screens start at 32" and increase in size up to 63". The most typical sizes are: 37", 42", 43", 50", 61", and 63". Most screens smaller than 37" use LCD Panel technology, and anything larger than 63" are typically rear-projection televisions. If you have a set installation in mind, thePlasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-32604540700840404192007-04-12T03:12:00.000-07:002007-04-12T03:13:28.509-07:00Is HDTV Plasma Worth the Extra Money?One of the key determining factors in selecting your plasma screen should be its resolution. HDTV (high definition TV) plasma screens are always more expensive than EDTV (enhanced definition TV screens) due to the fact that it costs manufacturers much more to make the plasma display element. A high-resolution monitor may or may not offer a better picture than an EDTV resolution monitor: it Plasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-88131575885838100842007-04-12T03:11:00.000-07:002007-04-12T03:12:29.521-07:00Plasma TV Mounting OptionsOne of the major benefits of plasma TV is the flexibility they afford in mounting and installation options. Here are a few you might consider: Flat Wall Mount Flat Wall Mounts are the most common mounting option for Plasma TVs for home or business use. This option is the least expensive and allows the plasma monitor to remain closest to the wall, adding under 2 inches to the depth. It is usedPlasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-69877651364388259142007-04-12T03:08:00.000-07:002007-04-12T03:11:02.269-07:00How and Where to Buy a Plasma TVYour first choice in where to buy a plasma TV is between a traditional "brick and mortar" retail store, or a an online dealer. Brick and Mortar Retailers There are many positives with going with an actual local store: Number 1: they are almost always authorized and therefore the manufacturer's warranty will be intact. Number 2: they sometimes have more lenient return policies (though they arePlasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-75431123850397895302007-04-12T03:05:00.002-07:002007-04-12T03:08:33.900-07:00Find an Online Plasma DealerBased on our extensive research and feedback from thousands of Plasma TV owners, The Plasma TV Buying Guide can confidently recommend the following online plasma TV dealers:Online Retailers Plasma TV at DTV City Plasma Depot Best Buy Office Depot/School.com Circuit City Net TV - Digital Displays Good Guys Fry's Electronics DTV Express HDT Vision Plasma Display Group Naturally Wired Info Tech Plasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-79472252469851960852007-04-12T03:05:00.001-07:002007-04-12T03:05:47.023-07:00Plasma Screen Television InstallationOne common question people have regarding plasma is, "is the plasma TV hard to install?" The short answer is, no. Installing a plasma TV is relatively easy, there are just a few things to consider When mounting the plasma on the wall with one of the various wall mounts, there will be a few things you will need. You will need a stud finder in order to locate the studs in the wall. Once you've Plasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192177993814922847.post-75620802612189931502007-04-12T02:57:00.000-07:002007-04-12T03:05:15.131-07:00Connecting your Plasma TV to Your Home TheaterHooking up your Plasma TV may seem liek a daunting task, but it's much simpler when you know which types of connection are available, and which ones you need - both now and in the future. We'll walk you through the major types of video connections: Composite Video Composite Video terminals are the old standard "A/V" jacks you're probably familiar with. A composite video cable delivers both Plasma Televisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061461526078710078noreply@blogger.com0