Plasma TV Buying Guide
HDTV Capability
Plasma TVs are great for displaying HDTV pictures as they are designed to be HDTV compatible or HDTV ready by featuring a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and very high native resolutions. Please refer to the Screen Resolution section below for more details.
Ready for DTV
DTV (Digital TV) is poised to gradually replace standard analog TV. The plasma TV can support DTV signals with a built-in or external digital tuner. Most plasma TVs can support at least EDTV (Enhanced Definition TV, 480p), which provides superior picture quality to regular analog TV.
The Parameters that Matter
Screen size
The smallest sized Plasma TV offered is 32-inch. This means that plasma TVs are always large. Currently, the most popular plasma TV screen size is 42”, but larger sizes such as 50, 55, 60 and 65-inch sets are also available. In general, larger screen size will cost more.
The relationship between Screen Size and Viewing Distance
Although many of us hope to purchase the largest TV we can afford, this actually isn’t recommended. The proper size TV to purchase should be a function of the distance you sit in relation to the TV screen. For example, a 1 foot distance between you and a 42-inch Plasma TV will most likely feel very uncomfortable. A distance of 5 ~ 10.5 feet from the same 42-inch Plasma TV will provide a much more comfortable viewing experience and still maintain the immersive qualities of the large screen.
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