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Are you thinking of buying a Plasma TV?

Plasma Television Sets
. . . the primary choice in big screen TV.

A Complete Guide to Plasma TV Sets: Learn about the basic operational principles behind plasma displays, discover the pros and cons of plasma televisions versus LCD TVs, and get a better understanding of the features to look for when planning a plasma TV purchase. Installation tips are also included.

Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

Many have seen the big picture and it is FLAT!

If you want a big screen TV but do not want to fill your room with a box-type rear projection television, then a plasma HDTV set is your best way forward.

Plasma television sets are sleek and versatile. They perform extraordinary well under most light conditions. What's more, if you can afford the best, plasma really delivers.

And the majority of HDTV plasma TVs will handle all your video needs - from standard definition to 1080p content through their HDMI inputs. True that most entry-level 42-inch HDTV plasmas do not have enough native pixel resolution to display the full 720p content without rescaling. Even more so, at present, only a few plasma HDTV sets can display the full 1080p pixel count.

Yet, irrespective of the screen pixel count, plasma TV sets can be relatively expensive, even though the latest new low prices mean that the big screen plasma dream is becoming more of reality to the average household budget.

Still, a 42-inch plasma HDTV can easily set you back by around $1,000, while expect to pay some $1,500 for a 50-inch 720p HDTV.

At the same time, more new entrants on the market are coming up with truly affordable plasma displays in an attempt to get their market share. The number of 50-inch cheap plasma TVs from relatively unknown brands selling at under $1,500,  is on the increase.

In response, some top plasma display manufactures are putting on the market a variety of bare-bones plasma TV models. A case in point is a cheap plasma TV option from a world leader in the field, the entry-level 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PX75U 720p Plasma HDTV. This 720p HDTV is selling on-line at under $1,100.

A lot is changing about flat-panel display pricing, and the number of cheap plasma televisions is on the increase, but...

Be careful - many are tempted by a number of ads appearing in the press advertising extremely cheap plasma televisions. It is not that there is something wrong going for a bargain price plasma display - as long as you are fully aware that there is a trade-off in features and product specs in return for that lower price tag.

In addition, special care should be taken when dealing with unknown brands. The risk of ending up with a product that does not deliver in terms of performance and picture quality should not be ignored. Instead, it is better to opt for a bare-bones plasma television from a know manufacturer like Samsung, Hitachi, Panasonic, etc. True that you will be missing out on a number of features at the cheap price end of the spectrum, but when opting for a known brand, you would normally still end up with a quality product.

And talking about cheap plasma TVs

Mind you, cheap does not necessarily equate to a lower product quality - especially when dealing with sets from plasma display manufactures that have established themselves among the top players in the field.

A case in point is the Panasonic TH-42PX75U 720p Plasma HDTV already referred to earlier on in this article. This relatively cheap plasma TV is proving to be an extremely popular buy, in particular because of its exceptional picture quality for the price. This model includes a full set of connectivity options, including two HDMI inputs. The trade-off for the low price is that this Panasonic plasma TV misses on a few features like PIP and anti-glare coating. But then for around $1,000, you are getting a solid 720p plasma TV.

Another interesting 42-inch cheap plasma TV option worth mentioning in this plasma television guide is the Samsung HPT4254 42" Plasma HDTV. Despite that the HPT4254 is Samsung's entry-level 720p plasma HDTV, yet it comes with an interesting feature set and includes three HDMI inputs. As with the Panasonic, it is selling at around $1,000; that's some $500 below the suggested retail price.

More on 'budget' plasma TVs can be found in our 'Cheap Plasma TV' Guide.

Even at these affordable prices, it is still expensive to make the wrong choice. We therefore hope that this series of guides and featured plasma TV reviews, will provide you with the necessary information to help you make the right choice. 

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