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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 TVsMind 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 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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Plasma TVs - A Threatened Species? Plasma TV sales have been on the decline since 2006, this despite that many owners vow that plasma HDTVs deliver the best picture. Why? Will plasma displays survive the fierce competition from their LCD rivals? |
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Plasma Display Technology - Basic Operational Principles A short easy-to-follow description of the operation behind plasma flat-panel display technology. |
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A detailed 3600 comparative guide to choosing between a plasma TV and an LCD television. Issues discussed include Price and Size Considerations, Picture Related Issues, and Functional Matters. |
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Discussing the features to look for when choosing your flat-panel Plasma Television set. |
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The Contrast Ratio Game - Playing with Numbers! Discover to what extent high contrast ratio ratings affect the performance of a video display device. |
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Plasma Television Installation Guides:
Where to
Place and How to Hang Your Plasma TV
Installing a Plasma TV Wall Mount
Installing a Plasma TV over the Fireplace
Wiring Solutions for Flat Panel TVs -
Superb Home Theater Wiring Channels
Home
Media Cabinets for Flat-panel TV Installations |
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Protecting your Plasma TV Investment Simple steps you can take to keep your plasma TV unit performing at its best. |
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Answers to a comprehensive list of Plasma Television FAQs, covering use, technology, and even fictions you might have heard or read about. |
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Reviewing some of the present top-selling Plasma television sets and display panels. |
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Discussing some of the best affordable 'budget' plasma HDTVs presently available from major brands. |
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Last Update:
21st November, 2007
Suggested Further Reading:
Choosing a
Plasma Television
Features to look for when buying a Plasma Television.
Installing a Plasma Display Panel
Where to place and how to hang your plasma TV
Protecting
your Plasma TV Investment
Simple steps you can take to keep your plasma TV unit performing at its
best.
TV Viewing Distance
Buying a big
screen TV? Care should be taken as you may easily
fall into the trap of buying a too large TV.
The
Contrast Ratio Game!
Contrast ratio ratings
affect the performance of a display device, but to what extent?
Should You Opt for
a 1080p HDTV?
Discover the strengths and weaknesses of the different HD formats - 720p,
1080i, and 1080p - in this HDTV Guide.
Quick
Guide to DVI
The DVI Cable Guide
- explaining the different flavors of DVI interconnects
HDMI
Cable Guide
A short guide explaining all you need to know about HDMI
cables & connectors.
HDCP and HDTV:
What is HDCP, and why
it impacts HDTV viewing?
Home Theater
Set-Up DVDs
Discover how these calibration discs can come in
handy during equipment setup.
Home Theater Design:
A series of
articles covering all aspects of a home theater from design to realization.
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