High-Tech-Shopping-Tips For Plasma Television Buyers

Released on = October 9, 2006, 10:49 am

Press Release Author = Home Entertainment Theater

Industry = Electronics

Press Release Summary = Consumers ready to lay down big bucks for plasma televisions
find themselves stunned by high-tech jargon and shocked by never-ending electronic
decisions.

Press Release Body = Consumers ready to lay down big bucks for plasma televisions
find themselves stunned by hi tech jargon and shocked by never-ending electronic
decisions.


The plasma television industry is exploding! Manufacturers are pulling out all the
stops to roll out millions of models, sizes and display variations to keep up with
the ever increasing consumer demand. Plasma television prices are dropping fast
sending even more consumers into the market in search of the perfect plasma for
their home theater.


But how is a new plasma television consumer to know which is the best plasma
television to buy? There are thousands of variations to choose from, is a 32" plasma
the right size for his 15 foot living room? Or, does he need the 63" to get that
cinema like experience he looking for? Does he need to spend the extra money for an
HDTV or will an EDTV do the trick?


There are so many factors involved in plasma television ownership, its no wonder
there is so much confusion. The following is a 4 step plasma television buyer\'s
guide to help you cut through the confusion and choose the perfect plasma for your
home theater. I\'ll also provide you with some quick tips on finding the best price
and a comprehensive list of the Top 10 Best Selling plasma televisions in the United
States.


Step 1 - Choosing Your Plasma Screen Size
Plasma screen sizes vary from 32\" to 63\". The most popular sizes are: 42\", 50\" and
63\". Plasma screens smaller than 37\" use LCD Panel technology, 63\" or larger usually
use rear projection.

The size of your room and viewing area are key when choosing optimal plasma screen
size. It is tempting to go out and buy the biggest plasma television possible, but
it\'s important that you have adequate viewing space between you and your screen to
get a realistic cinema style viewing experience.

If your seating area is 6 to 10 feet from the screen, the recommended size is 32 to
37". A 42\" plasma television is best viewed from 10 to 14 feet. And a 50\" plasma
screen is optimally viewed from 14 to 16 feet. If you are thinking of installing a
61 or 63" display, your seating area needs to be 15 feet or more away for your
viewing pleasure.

Step 2 - Deciding Which Screen Resolution to buy:
Another key element to consider when choosing a plasma television is resolution.
High definition or HDTV plasma screens are more expensive than enhanced definition
EDTV plasma Tvs because it costs more for the manufacturers to make the components.
HDTV plasma screens do provide a better picture quality, however EDTV plasmas seem
to perform better when using a low end video signal like regular cable, satellite
or DVD because it has less processing to do.

High definition plasma televisions are determined by pixel ratio. 853 x 480 is the
standard EDTV resolution; usually found on 37 to 46" plasma screens. A pixel ratio
of 1024 by 768 is most frequently found on