Home Electronics: The Facts About Plasma TV
Not so many years ago, homes across the country watched
their favorite TV shows on a bulky floor model that took
awhile to warm up before you could see the picture, didn't
offer anything in the way of remote control manipulation
and offered a washed out image on the TV's cathode ray tube
hosted screen...and folks were thrilled to have such
marvelous technology in their midst. Today, all of that's
been changed, with the introduction of plasma TV. Instead of trekking to the local theater to catch a
favorite flick, those who own a plasma TV can get pretty
much the same experience in their own homes. If the
thought of shelling out the amount of money that one of
these sets costs makes you flinch, think of how much you'd
be spending to buy movie tickets, and your perspective will
change. If you multiply the number of movies that you'll
watch on your plasma set by $8.00 (the average price of a
movie ticket these days), you'll see that the set will
quickly pay for itself. Even if your purchase price was
$4300 for a 50" widescreen model, you'd see a profit after
just about 538 movies were viewed ? watching two movies per
day, then, would have you realizing a profit after about 9
months. When you factor in the cost of popcorn and a
drink, you'll be seeing a profit a lot quicker than that. Known for their magnificent color, clarity and brightness,
plasma TVs come in a variety of sizes ? from 37" to over
60". Instead of the bulky floor models of yesterday, the
plasma TVs of today are as thin as 3.25" ? demanding far
less accommodation for depth ? and can be mounted on the
wall. This helps to provide a true theater experience
without the need for a lot of bulky hardware cluttering up
the room. Before you run out to make a purchase, there are some
things that you'll need to consider in order to make the
best decision regarding a new unit for your home. Take a
good look at the size and layout of the room that will
house the plasma TV. If the room isn't overly large ? or
if you have an apartment dwelling ? then a 42" screen
should do the trick. For larger rooms, upper range screen
sizes (in excess of 60") would probably work best. Pricing is determined by the size of the unit, as well as
the manufacturer. If, for instance, you purchase a model
from Pioneer, Sony or Panasonic, you can expect to see a
higher price tag. On the other hand, the quality of these
units exceeds that of their competitors, so it's all
relevant. Ranked among the best of the plasma TVs is the
Sony 42XBR, offering outstanding visuals and
state-of-the-art operating tools. You'll probably find lower prices when shopping on the
internet, but be sure to look for the Better Business
Bureau seal on the website ? which is represented by a BBB
linked logo ? or you can't be sure that it's not going to
be a fraudulent (or, at least, substandard) transaction. (c) 2005 Simon Canfield - All Rights Reserved Simon Canfield is a hi-tech enthusiast and freelance author. AllAboutHeadPhones.com
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