Plasma TV Benefits

Plasma Television – And Why You Should Own One

The Plasma TV is one of the most exciting electronics and home theater products to hit the consumer market in many years. Plasma Screens have over the last couple of years changed the way we think about of television, breaking away from the standard shelf TV that’s been around for 50 years. The Plasma TV have a nearly flat display that can be mounted on the wall in almost any location in your home, on your patio, or wherever you want. This feature alone have made the Plasma TV one of the most popular new inventions in the last decade. You no longer have to waste valuable floor space in your living room. The overall effect is that your home entertainment center is both more stylish, and giving more options for how you spend your time, either watching your favorite TV programs or the latest movies The result is more viewing pleasure and overall comfort.

The new generation of Plasma Display can deliver high-definition television (HDTV), so they can serve both as a TV or flat panel computer monitors.

Below are listed some of the advantages of Plasma Displays Over Regular TVs

Just 4 inches thin and it can be hung on a wall.
Options to get much larger picture.
Higher color accuracy.
Brighter images (3 – 4 times brighter).
Better resolution, compared to previous technology.
High-definition capability. In plain words: Better picture.
Can be used as a monitor for a PC or Mac – or TV.
Images don’t bend at the edge of the screen.
Reflections from lights or windows are minimized.
Wider viewing angles for people sitting off to the side.
Takes up less space (zero floor space if wall-mounted).
Not affected by magnetic fields (Speakers can be close to the display).

Advantages of Plasma Displays Over Rear Projection Monitors

Ideal for any room, even rooms where space is limited.
4 inches thin and can be hung on a wall.
Can be used as a monitor for a PC or Mac.
Higher color accuracy that most Rear Projection Monitors.
Brighter images than most Rear Projection Monitors.
Wider viewing angles – no one has the viewing “sweet spot”.
DLP and LCD rear projectors require bulb replacement every 4,000 to 5,000 hours.*

* While rear projection monitors are initially cheaper, they can be more expensive over time. You may pay more up-front, but save in the long run. And with the many benefits listed above, you are set for better veiwing pleasure and owner experience, compared to other compareable options.

How a Plasma Television Works

A Plasma television is a flat, lightweight surface, covered with millions of glass bubbles. Each bubble contains a gas-like substance, the plasma, that has a phosphor coating. Think of the bubbles as the pixels.

Now think of each pixel-bubble as having three sub-pixels (1-red – R, 1-green – G, and 1-blue – B). When it is time to display an image signal (RGB or video), a digitally controlled electric current flows through the flat screen causing the plasma inside the designated bubbles to give off ultraviolet rays. This light in turn cause the phosphor coating to respond with the appropriate color making your Plasma TV provide the best video image anywhere. Millions of RGB bubbles glowing and dimming makes a vivid and accurate representation of the motif or image.

We can summarize and say that with a regular TV you see the forest. With a plasma television, you see the trees. If your TV in addition support the HDTV (High Definition) technology, you get the best. Better resolution and image. But that’s another story – you can read more about on the following pages.