We have all seen the different types of TV available in the market today from the old CRT types, LCD, LED and Plasma. Although LED TV’s are popular today there is also a type of TV that produces a better picture quality called the Plasma TV. The 50 inch plasma TV is the most popular size available.
What is a Plasma TV anyway? This device creates the image you see on the screen with the use of plasma cells, or otherwise known as tiny fluorescent lamps. These cells hold within them a mixture of eon and xenon gases and mercury, when electricity hits them they form a plasma device.
Just like any other device, the Plasma TV has its share of advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at some of them below.
Advantages
• High quality color output of 16.77 million colors ( more than the human eye can distinguish)
• Slim and light
• Renders a deeper black to achieve an excellent contrast ratio
• Better viewing angle. You can view it at different angles and still see a perfect image.
• Is not affected by glare and does not use backlighting
• Has a high refresh rate which virtually eliminates motion blur
Disadvantages
• Susceptible to burn in due to static images
• Generates more heat than an LED or LCD TV
• Not recommended for use in high altitude due to the pressure affecting the gases
• Consumes more power than LED or LCD TV
• Heavier than other comparable flat screen TV’s
If you are planning to buy a Plasma TV here are some factors to consider
HDTV: The way we view our films is now shifting from standard definition to hdtv. Choosing a model that can handle 720p or even 1080p resolutions is one way of making sure that your device will be compatible with video formats for a long time.
Contrast Ratio: This is the ratio between your TV’s output of black and white. A ratio of 10,000:1 which you can quickly check on the manual is a good ratio.
Brightness Control: Unknown to many people, the brightness of your unit affects its lifespan. Choose a model that lets you manually control the brightness level.
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