Are Plasma TVs Still Worth Buying?

Added: (Sun Jun 28 2009)

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With the recent improvements in LCD TVs and the reduction in the number of Plasma Manufacturers are Plasma TVs still worth considering? Do Plasma TVs still have advantages over LCD TVs?

Purchasing a TV in the old days used to be a simple process of walking to the store, choosing which size and price were feasible for your home, and lugging the television home. However, with the advent of high definition video and flat panel technology, you have more choices which require a greater research effort before buying. Be a wise consumer and determine whether you should buy a plasma TV before purchasing.
First, you should know some background information about plasma TVs. Plasma televisions are flat panel technologies, but they do not suit every purpose. However, as you will later see, plasma televisions suit more purposes than other technologies. The talking points of plasma televisions will be discussed in this article.
Let’s take a look at the disadvantages of plasma televisions. First, plasma TVs are normally heavier, require more power consumption and run hotter than LCD counterparts. Also, flat panel plasma TVs carry a bigger risk of screen burn in. but this risk is greatly diminished by the fact that most plasma televisions are up to date with the newest technologies. The final two disadvantages of flat panel plasma televisions are the fact that they do not perform well at high altitudes and they tend to have more glare on the screen.
There are also advantages to owning a plasma television. Other technologies cannot provide the superior motion tracking, deep blacks and collars, increased contrast ratio and the large assortment of big screen televisions sizes that plasma technology does. If you are purchasing a television specifically for the use of high definition cable services and Blu-ray picture, then you should probably purchase a plasma television if you want flat screens.
There is one final note about possible advantages of the plasma television compared to LCD technology. Some people claim that because LCD flat screen televisions contain mercury that they are unsafe. In reality, the risk is so minuscule that there is very little reason to worry. Unless you, your family or your pets are prone to disassembling televisions and licking the components, you probably don’t have anything to worry about.
Purchasing a plasma television relies on your perception of the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of technology. If you’re still unsure how these will play into your choice, consider the following scenarios.
Most homes today are air conditioned and do not rely on a lot of natural sunlight. Therefore, the heat buildup and glare disadvantages of plasma televisions are likely be relevant to the modern home. On the other hand, if you relied mainly on primitive cooling methods and natural sunlight, then you may find that the disadvantages of owning a plasma television are more prevalent in your home.
The wisest decision you can make as a consumer is to fully research the benefits and disadvantages of owning every product you buy. Plasma televisions are no exception. Read the literature about the product, and make your decision. However, make sure to give plasma televisions a thorough look because they tend to be superior in picture and overall utility.

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