Lance Thorington asked:


Well that is the question that many consumers as themselves. I am making a large purchase, do I want to get a wide screen or a traditional aspect screen. Here are a few things to consider when choosing to buy a widescreen HDTV, a traditional aspect HDTV or regular TV.

Older Analog TVs versus HDTV. Older era televisions are analog televisions unless they have a digital receiver built into them. In February 2009, all television broadcast stations will be required to broadcast in digital. This means analog televisions without digital tuners will be unusable unless they are hooked up to satellite or cable. These are not a good choice to buy. Move along down the row to HD enabled televisions. Luckily enough, all television equipment sold after May 25, 2007 must either contain a digital tuner or be identified at the point of sale as not having one.

LCD or Plasma. HDTV comes in multiple types that can vastly affect price. The liquid crystal display (LCD) type of HDTV dominates the consumer market in small-size to mid-size and is typically cheaper. Plasma television models dominate the consumer market in large-size models. This consideration is generally not an issue when deciding between a wide screen and a traditional aspect. What is a consideration is life expectancy and cost. A widescreen has more visual area that can “burn out.”

Flat Panel Television versus Rear/Front Projection Television. HDTV designs that are plasma or LCD are generally found in the flat panel design. However, you can still find rear projection and front projection HDTVs sold for home theatre systems. In general a wide-screen version will add considerably to the requirements for room size, the total shelf weight and moving restrictions are your overall consideration when making this selection. Unless you have a dedicated home theatre room and plan on never moving again, it’s generally suggested to stay away from Rear or Front Projection wide-screen television.

Widescreen for TV Broadcasts and Movies. Over 90 percent of all broadcasts are in traditional aspect. Most are not in widescreen formatting or have been pre-formatted coming from the broadcaster to fit traditional aspects. If you mostly watch regular television broadcasts and do not routinely use a service provider that has widescreen broadcasts or movies using widescreen aspects, then widescreen is not for you.

Using your Widescreen for Gaming. The beauty of current of having a widescreen for computer gaming is the ability to use the split screen option on many different games without feeling crushed. This is especially true on many First Person Shooter games. If you are an avid gamer, a widescreen HDTV will only enhance your game experience.

Using your HDTV for Work. Here is another example of where the widescreen really can assist the consumer. Some HDTVs are enabled to accept input from computers and can be used as a monitor for your work. You can often get two or three documents on your desktop and view them much easier with a widescreen than on a traditional aspect. If you use your HDTV as both a television and monitor, here is where it can pay off in many ways.

For most consumers, the widescreen HDTVs are the way to go with very little drawback. Unless you are only watching sitcoms or are setting up a home theatre in a small confined space, they are the most versatile aspect. You can watch both traditional aspect and get the full widescreen aspect on the same set of equipment. They are more useful than traditional aspect HDTVs as they can provide additional workspace and even a greater gaming experience.



Rachele

Amber Scott asked:


 

Anyone with a plasma TV will tell you it’s not small. They are typically mounted to a wall. At over 37” across, they take do up significant amount of wall space. And what’s more, they need special mounting gear to keep them mounted. Many have been ruined by improper installation. You get the picture.

 

What to do then? Get rid of the plasma TV you’ve worked so hard for? No need for that. Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems TV lift systems has the answer for you. They have a plasma TV lift that will raise and lower your expensive set out of a beautiful cabinet taking up only minimal space. Not only will you not have to worry about your wall, the plasma TV will be out of the way until you want to watch it.

 

How big a set can the plasma TV lift handle? Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems has lifts that can handle sets up to 65”. But are they strong? Allow Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems to prove it. On their site, Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems put a plasma TV lift to an unusual test: they had one of their managers sit on the cabinet and press the button. You have to see it to believe it. The plasma TV lift raised the plasma TV and the manager with no effort at all. There’s no noise whatsoever indicating any strain from the motor. The video is done to show the strength of the plasma TV lift, not to encourage anyone to do this at home.

 

Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems has cabinets complete with lifts ready to use that fit any décor, from modern to old-world antique at affordable prices. Want to have a custom cabinet made or build one yourself? No problem, they have plasma TV lifts for sale ready to be mounted in any cabinet. There is also a full range of accessories, from component shelves for DVD’s and VCR’s, extra heavy-duty mounting brackets and much more. Let Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems be your source for your plasma TV lift.

 

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Mort

crocadilen asked:


I have an old plasma tv that turns on and everything, only problem is there is no picture. Can you please help me to diagnose what is wrong with the tv? Is it possible to fix old plasma tvs or do you just throw them in the garbage after they do not display a picture anymore? Any help or advise is greatly welcomed! Thank you.
The model plasma is Fujitsu #PDS4209U-B I believe the plasma is over 10 years old.

Han-Van

steve k asked:


I bought a 42″ LG Plasma HDTV and connectrd the rogers cable wire to the vcr and then connected the vcr to the tv, however no channels are coming out, can anyone guide to the steps of setting up the menu on the tv to find those channels please

Shena

Jim M asked:


i want to buy a new tv for the upcoming season for football and i have found one but it is plasma and everyone i have ever talked to about plasma said it is a bad idea, something about the picture fading or something to that nature.

Jeannot

Monika G asked:


I’m looking a for a toy plasma tv. Not an actual working tv. Just a “pretend” plasma for little kid. Has anyone seen one in any of the toy stores or online? Thanks for your help.

Tesfagaber

innocent asked:


There is a table mounted Tv set with VCR and speakers attached. They need to be replaced vertically mounted Plasma TV.- with high definition pictures, appropriate protection devices to be provided..

Klara

Genisis asked:


So my mom might buy a new Plasma TV, but were not exactly sure what we should look for. Do you have any suggestions on what brand, kind, size, etc works better??

Thanks in advance. =)

Andrzej

Jason asked:


I am planning on buying a Toshiba 50″ Plasma TV on black friday(the day after Thanksgiving) for $1699 at Best Buy that is regularly $2799. I am not sure of buying a tv now because everyone is saying that the prices are going to drastically drop after the new year. Others are saying that there are new technologies coming out also nest year. I am in a dilemma and do not know what I should do!?!?!?!? PLEASE HELP!!!!

Nita

keltic1one asked:


I am thinking about getting a new plasma tv and am wondering if playing my 360 on it will hurt the screen. I have heard that images can be burned into the picture and don’t want to spend a bunch of money and ruin the tv.

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