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There is a lot of hype going on over the much publicized plasma screens and the older TVs. Why choose plasma at all? Well the answer is simple. Quality and style. Our usual TVs depend on the cathode ray to beam the picture onto the screen. That means the bigger the screen the bigger the TV. Some larger sized models are very heavy and take up a significant amount of room.

Then there was the story that if you kept the same image on the screen too long – for an example, a video game image – then the image would be ‘burned’ permanently onto the screen. You would see a ghost like image after that. To some extent this is true, however, after several years of improvement it was found that the image would disappear after some time when a moving image was projected onto the screen.

Considering the price that these screens go for, it would be a good idea to make sure it has everything you need. Check how many inputs it has to enable you to connect your DVD, video, computer etc. There is nothing worse than scrabbling around pulling cables in and out of the screen – and it doesn’t do the screen much good either!

The temptation to buy a huge screen is overwhelming especially when confronted by the superb displays at the store. However, note that sitting distances from the screen are recommended by the manufacturer. The ideal distance is about 10 to 14 feet for the 42 inch models but of course it is up to personal taste.

With every new technology, there are always good points and bad and plasma televisions are not free from these issues. In the game of ‘who’s-the-better-tv’, there really is no one clear winner. If you choose a plasma television, then it’s only because you like what you see, you can afford it and you can handle the disadvantages of a plasma television while enjoying the advantages.

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