40 Plasma Televisions
40 Plasma televisions
Best TV Review: Plasma
Plasma is the type of television most associated with high end home electronics. All plasma televisions come in a flat panel variety. Most are sized in the 40-49? range. They are competitively priced against Lcd Flat Panel televisions, and feature a stunning picture that puts you in the middle of the action. Plasmas weigh more than LCD’s, but nothing additional supports couldn’t handle. They are susceptible to burn-in, but despite rumors to the contrary, the gases that power the picture can not be refilled. While they are too young to accurately measure, plasma televisions should last anywhere from 10-20 years.
Keep in mind that true HDTV resolution can’t be found in plasma tvs smaller than 50 inches. There are two HDTV broadcast standards – 1920×1080 interlaced (1080i), and 1280×720 progressive (720p). So, in order for a plasma tv to be considered truly ‘HD’, it should have at least the same amount of pixels as a 720p signal, or more.
‘HD’ in smaller sizes of plasma means that there are more pixels than ‘ED’ plasma, but generally not as many as there are in a true HD display. So, you’ll find that it’s difficult to see any substantial difference in picture quality between these two types of plasma TVs, particularly when viewing an HDTV program.
When viewing a widescreen DVD, you may often be surprised to see that the less expensive EDTV plasma TV actually looks sharper than the more expensive HDTV plasma TV! That’s because the image resolution of a widescreen DVD (nominally 704×480) is very close to the actual pixel count (852×480) in an EDTV plasma. However, new blue ray DVD’s are made for 1080 resolution.
The bottom line? Think about where you’ll put your plasma TV, how far you’ll be sitting from it, and what you’ll be watching on it most of the time. If you’ll be sitting eight feet or more from a 37-inch or 42-inch plasma TV, you’ll probably be quite happy with an EDTV version.
Now to address a few concerns about plasma: First of all, today’s plasma TVs don’t have the same problems with premature image aging (burn-in, burn-out) that plagued older plasma monitors and TVs. That’s because the mix of gases used in the panels have been changed to improve longevity. You’ll hear the figure ‘60,000 hours’ thrown around; be conservative and figure half that, which is 30,000 hours. 30,000 hours is the equivalent of watching eight hours a day of television, seven days a week for 10 years.
No, you don’t need to recharge the gas in the panel – it can’t leak out
Best TV Review gives Plasma screen TVs (HD) a rating of 9.5.
The Good: The best picture quality you can get (in normal to low lit settings), long lifespan, modern/sleek design, very slim chance of ‘burn-in,’ cheaper than LCD in the bigger sizes, perfect for movies/gaming/sports, cheaper EDTV’s can offer the same picture quality when viewing DVD’s (480p), the gas does NOT need to be recharged
The Bad: Not much here. Expensive (but worth the money), smaller sizes aren’t in true HD, weigh a little more than LCD’s
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Need help buying a 40' television please help.?
I'm looking to buy a t.v. for my basement around 40'. The television will be 10 feet away from the couch and it will be used primarily for gaming and watching movies and television. I'm looking for suggestions on what type of televions to buy (LCD, Plasma etc.) and what brands are the best. Also what is a good price for a 40' television. Thanks alot of any responses
Well assuming you get an LCD (Which I reccomend)
Il'l try to help you out...
Here is a list of the top ten best LCD HDTV brands (in decending order):
Sony, Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba, LG, Philips, Mitsubishi JVC, Panasonic and Hitachi
Samsung and Sony are the best by far!
I wouldn't recommend getting an: Insignia,Element, Olevia, Magnavox, Polaroid, Westinghouse or Vizio
ANYWAY...
Currently the best LCD out there is the LN-40A650 by Samsung.... it looks incredible with the 360/PS3! I HIGHLY reccommend it!
Cnet.com just gave the 52 inch version an 8.0 ratingmaking it their best rated LCD tv!!
I've seen this tv myself... and trust me.... this tv is NO JOKE!
The picture quality is STUNNING!
It has 1080p, 120hz, 50:000:1 Contrast ratio, 4ms Response time, Game/movie/sports modes, pretty much all the latest goodies to look for in an LCD.... plus it looks cool too (it has a red bezel) The only drawback is its hefty price
Currently Beachcamera.com has the lowest price for the 40 inch model at around 1500.
Samsung LN-40A650:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN40A650-40-inch-1080p-120Hz/dp/B0014175NE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1210374631&sr=8-1
For an all around excellent LCD at a good price, I suggest you pick one out of Sony's new 2008 Bravia lineup.....
2008 Sony Bravia lineup:
http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv...
(check out sony's: W4100, Z4100, and XBR6,7, and 8 series)
Sony KDL-40W4100
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665401978
Hope this helped....
Good luck!
Here are some excellent choices for
40 Plasma Televisions
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 NEW PANASONIC VIERA TC P50VT25 50 3D READY 1080P HD PLASMA INTERNET TV $1,595.00 Time Remaining: 51m Buy It Now for only: $1,595.00 |
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 Panasonic Viera TC P5032C 50 720p HDTV Plasma Television Broken AS IS $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 46m |
 Sanyo DP42740 42 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV W HDMI $539.99 Time Remaining: 4h 58m |
 Panasonic TC 42PX24 Viera X24 Series 42 720p Plasma HDTV W HDMI $756.99 Time Remaining: 5h 5m |
 Panasonic TC 42PX34 VIERA Full HD 42 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV $610.99 Time Remaining: 5h 5m |
 Panasonic TC P42C2 Viera C2 Series 42 600Hz 720p Plasma HDTV W HDMI $684.99 Time Remaining: 5h 5m |
 Panasonic TC P50G20 Viera G20 Series 50 1080p WiFi Plasma HDTV HDMI $899.99 Time Remaining: 5h 6m |
 Panasonic TC P42X3 Wi Fi Ready VIERA 42 Full HD 600Hz Plasma HDTV $646.99 Time Remaining: 5h 6m |
 Panasonic TC P46S30 VIERA Wi Fi Ready 46 Full HD 600Hz Plasma HDTV $798.99 Time Remaining: 5h 6m |
 Panasonic TC P50VT20 VIERA VT20 Series 50 Plasma Full HD 3D HDTV WiFi $1,164.99 Time Remaining: 5h 6m |
 Panasonic TC P50S30 VIERA Wi Fi 50 1080p 600Hz Full HD Plasma HDTV $965.99 Time Remaining: 5h 6m |
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 Panasonic TC P55ST30 55 3D 1080p HDTV Plasma Television $495.00 (34 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 11m |
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 Panasonic Viera TC 50PX34 50 HD Plasma Television $159.17 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 18m |
 Gateway GTW P42M102 42 480p EDTV Plasma Television $12.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 22m |
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 Panasonic Viera TC P65GT30 65 Full 3D 1080p HD Plasma Internet TV $1,859.00 Time Remaining: 23h 58m Buy It Now for only: $1,859.00 |
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 Flat Screen Television $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 34m |
 Panasonic Viera TC P60S30 60 1080p HD Plasma Internet TV $600.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 9m |
 LG 60PZ750 60 3D THX Certified 1080p Plasma HDTV $1,639.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 15m Buy It Now for only: $1,639.00 |
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LG 60PA6500 60-Inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $1,150.00  |
DescriptionBring the theater experience home. LG's PA6500 SERIES 1080p PLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME If you want entertainment so life like you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it, or a picture so vibrant and clear that you'll forget you're watching TV, then you want the PA6500 1080p Plasma TV from LG... |
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LG 60PV450 60-Inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $1,099.88 |
DescriptionGet into Full HD because you want the highest resolution and a great way to watch sports and fast action with an amazingly clear picture. Demand it and get it with the PV450. It's got a top-notch 600Hz refresh rate that virtually eliminates blur during fast action and it gives you the highest resolution available with 1080p Full HD... |
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LG 42PA4500 42-Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
DescriptionSimply Stunning LG's PA4500 SERIESPLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME You know what it is you enjoy. You get into sports, fast-action and entertainment that's displayed in life like resolution. With a 600Hz refresh rate and HD picture quality, the PA4500 takes that enjoyment and boosts it to new levels... |
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LG 50PA4500 50-Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
DescriptionSimply Stunning LG's PA4500 SERIESPLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME You know what it is you enjoy. You get into sports, fast-action and entertainment that's displayed in life like resolution. With a 600Hz refresh rate and HD picture quality, the PA4500 takes that enjoyment and boosts it to new levels... |
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LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $799.00 |
DescriptionBring the theater experience home. LG's PA6500 SERIES 1080p PLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME If you want entertainment so life like you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it, or a picture so vibrant and clear that you'll forget you're watching TV, then you want the PA6500 1080p Plasma TV from LG... |
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Samsung PN60E550 60-Inch 1080p 600Hz 3D Slim Plasma HDTV (Black) List Price: Sale Price: $1,497.99 |
Description[Samsung Plasma Comparison Chart] Samsung delivers the connected power of Smart TV, along with amazing 3D in the Plasma 5 Series. Samsung Smart TV is your portal to online content, sharing and chatting with friends, plus streaming movies, music – and so much more... |
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50U50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD Plasma TV List Price: Sale Price: $795.00 |
DescriptionThe U50 is the lone non-3D in Panasonic's 2012 HDTV Plasma model line-up. The model features 1080p Full HD resolution, fast-switching phosphors, media player, and 600Hz sub-field drive. Operate Multiple Systems with Just One Remote Control through VIERA Link The UT50 features VIERA Link, a technology that allows a consumer to operate all VIERA Link compatible AV components using only the TV’S remote control... |
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Samsung PN51E550 51-Inch 1080p 600 Hz 3D Slim Plasma HDTV (Black) List Price: Sale Price: $947.99 |
Description[Samsung Plasma Comparison Chart] Samsung delivers the connected power of Smart TV, along with amazing 3D in the Plasma 5 Series. Samsung Smart TV is your portal to online content, sharing and chatting with friends, plus streaming movies, music – and so much more... |
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50ST50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
DescriptionThe ST50 series features 1080p Full HD resolution, an Infinite Black Pro Panel, and VIERA Connect with web browser and built-in Wi-Fi. Other unique features include 2D to 3D conversion and 2500 focused field drive... |
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P60ST50 60-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
DescriptionThe ST50 series features 1080p Full HD resolution, an Infinite Black Pro Panel, and VIERA Connect with web browser and built-in Wi-Fi. Other unique features include 2D to 3D conversion and 2500 focused field drive... |
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