There are a lot of misperceptions about Plasma Televisions, which goes to show how little most people understand about TV plasma technology. This article addresses some of the most popular beliefs about Full HD plasma TVs that are simply not true.
1. A Plasma screen shoots radiation at you, it’s not safe to be within ten feet of a Plasma TV Screen
This is one of the more far-fetched myths. The reality is that a Plasma screen generates a miniscule amount of UV radiation and in fact FAR LESS than an older CRT TV system, of which most people have probably owned several.
2. LCD TVs have better displays than Plasma TVs (and vice versa)
In actual fact, both technologies deliver a razor sharp, sparkling image on a big screen that looks wonderful. The display technologies and how the image is produced is where the differences lie. The main differences are that LCD televisions are averse to screen burn-in, whereas plasma TVs have superior contrast, black level and color overall.
3. I heard that Plasma TVs need to be filled each year or so
Plasma televisions can’t be topped up and don’t need to be. Be careful of CON men who are trying to convince you to buy extended warranties. This is totally false.
4. A plasma TV should be handled like any other TV system
Plasma TV screens must be handled with more care and consideration than other television systems. A plasma contains hundreds of thousands of tiny cells, each sandwiched between two fine sheets of glass. Once the screen cracks it cannot be repaired so you should avoid lying a plasma screen on its face or even rubbing hard.
5. High Definition (HD) Plasma screens always produce an image of superior quality to Enhanced Definition (ED) screens
Generally this is true, with a few special cases. The best ED converter will often do a better job than a budget-level HD converter, however ED technology is outdated and is being phased out. You should avoid it!
6. Plasma TV systems have a tendency to burn out. Expect to replace your Plasma every year or two
A current generation TV plasma display screen like Pioneer or Panasonic has an estimated lifespan of 100,000 hour which works out to be 27 years at 10 hours each day. – Note this is how long it takes for the maximum brightness to halve.
7. Plasma TV Screens are at risk from image burn-in
This is true to a point. Older Ppasmas certainly were susceptible and cheaper ones may still have problems. The risk of burn-ins has been reduced considerably however due to advances in technology. The main causes of screen burn-ins are static images like stock tickers, video game score boards and logos.
8. A Plasma Television system will look perfect when I first install it
Quite often plasma televisions are delivered with their settings: brightness, contrast and picture, set up for the bright environment of the showroom. The average living room, is considerably darker than a show room, so a Plasma TV should be adjusted to suit its environment. The settings are often set “hot”, so adjusting these settings will prolonge the lifespan of your television.
9. Plasma screen TVs cost far too much. I’d never be able to afford one
Plasma TV screens used to cost a small fortune when they were first released, but the price quickly dropped. The price of a good plasma TV is dramatically cheaper than it used to be. A decent Plasma – 50 inch or 42 inch HDTV can be had for less than $1000 and the price is still dropping.
10. Plasma TVs are tough to set up
Yes and no… If you have a flat mounting table then all you might need are a few friends who aren’t adverse to lifting heavy things. If you have a more elaborate wall mount in mind then it might be a bit trickier. Consider seeking the help of a professional if this is the case.
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