Advice On buying your
Plasma TV
Size
Of Screen
Plasma TV screens range in size from 32" to 63"
and are measured diagonally. For a number of people the size
of their plasma depends on where they want to place it. If
you are constricted by wall or cabinet space, it is important
to select a plasma TV that will fit these needs. Even plasma
TVs with the same diagonal screen size may vary in overall
width and height from manufacturer to manufacturer. In cases
where the unit is going to sit on a desk stand, the height
may be increased by 2-4" and you want to leave some space
for airflow on each side of the plasma. All measurements are
in the product details on our site or you can call us if more
exact measurements are needed.
Another determining factor of what size Plasma screen you
need is the distance you will viewing the plasma from. Ultimately
it comes down to personal preference, but there are some guidelines
for Plasma TV viewing.
Inputs
A plasma TV should include the inputs you need to plug in
your various video components. The various inputs include
composite, S-Video, component, DVI, and RGb. RGb is a standard
15-pin computer input. Composite is a single line video output
that is typical on VCRs and is also present on cable/satellite
receivers and DVD players. The next step up in quality is
S-video. This can be found on DVD players and most cable/satellite
boxes. Component, which is of a higher quality than S-Video,
divides the video signal into red, green, and blue and is
on progressive scan DVDs and some newer cable/satellite boxes.
Finally, DVI is a connection on some new high-end electronics
and is capable of up to 1,000 lines of resolution.
Resolution
Resolution is a determining factor when it comes to selecting
a plasma TV. Where there is really no bad picture when it
comes to plasma TVs there are some plasmas whose resolution
allows them to display certain signals better than others.
When this becomes an issue is when watching an HDTV signal
on your Plasma TV. To be considered true HD, the plasma must
have a resolution of at least 1024x720. However, plasmas with
a lower resolution will display an HD signal after doing some
internal scaling. These plasmas tend to be at a resolution
on 852x480. This resolution is actually what progressive scan
DVDs and Digital Television are in and looks as good as any
plasma with a higher resolution when displaying these signals.
The only visible difference between plasmas with a resolution
of 1024x720 and 852x480 is when watching HD.
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