Dr. Larry A. Johnson, D.c. asked:


Each type of TV has positives and negatives. Before purchasing a possibly expensive piece of furniture for you home it would be wise to learn a little about each technology. This may prevent you from making a big mistake when you are ready to buy. Once you understand which type of television is right for you it’s a lot easier to take the plunge.

If you are more than 10 years old you probably grew up watching television on a CRT type of TV. CRT stands for cathode ray tube. These televisions are still very popular due to a few advantages they still hold over the newer plasma televisions and other newer types.

If you’ve ever watched a plasma or LCD TV from the side you have probably noticed that the picture is darker from that angle. One of the great things about CRT televisions is that they are still bright even when viewed from the side. Sure, the LCD or plasma television has a great quality picture from the front, but if you plan on placing your TV in an area that will be viewed often from the side you should be testing out all of the different models in that regard. It would be very disappointing to see the great plasma picture quality at the dealer and then get it home and have a darker picture from your viewing point of view.

Another positive with regard to CRT displays is their price. They are more inexpensive than the more modern types of televisions while still producing a very clear and bright picture. They also show the color black truer than most newer models and have no danger of burn-in. On some of the newer models it’s possible to have a bright picture burn into the screen and be faintly visible for the life of the TV.

With all of these positives why are the CRT displays diminishing in popularity? There are two main reasons. One, these television sets are usually bigger, bulkier and heavier. And two, if you want a large wide screen TV that is 42 inches, 50 inches, 60 inches or larger you just cannot find a CRT display that big. So if you have a big wide screen TV in mind you won’t be able to go with the older CRT units.

The last deciding factor about CRT televisions concerns whether you should buy a flat screen or curved screen model. The flat screen versions can be viewed from the side better than the curved screens. The curved screens can distort the picture while the flat screens let you see the picture as it was intended to be seen. The difference may not be apparent when viewed alone, but put them side to side and you will certainly see the difference.

The next type of technology we will look at is the flat panel LCD displays. These come in HDTV (high definition television) or wide screen. If you want to see your DVD movies as you saw them in the movie theater you need to purchase a widescreen TV. LCD is a liquid crystal display and is not only used in televisions, but in computer monitors as well.

LCD displays have a flat screen and are relatively thin in width and lightweight. They have an exceptional picture viewing quality and as with the CRT displays will not produce burn-in. These TVs have high resolution that creates a superior picture.

The biggest problem with LCD flat screens is the fact that their viewing angles are lessened when compared with traditional CRT models. If you get too far off to the side the picture becomes extremely dark. They are also incapable of creating true blacks, another disadvantage when compared to older CRT models. Plus, the larger models can become rather expensive. However, if money is not your major concern and you plan on viewing the TV from directly in front you may decide that this is the best choice for you.

Plasma television sets, also known as plasma HDTV displays, have come way down in price over the last two years. Their prices used to exclude people from buying them, but their prices are now comparable to LCD models.

These TVs have become popular because not only can you get it in a very large screen size, perfect for your favorite movie or sporting event, but it has an excellent picture quality that is also viewable from wide angles. This is a plus over the LCD technology. This TV will give you the perfect “movie experience” at home in your own theater room.

Plasma television displays are great when it comes to picture quality and viewing angles, but their prices may still be slightly higher than other types. They also have a small potential for burn-in. But the big negative is their life span. They are basically not repairable when their bulb burns out. Depending on how much you watch TV you could end up with an expensive unit that will only last a few years. Once the bulb has burned out the TV is generally history. This is not the case with an LCD display where the bulb may cost in the neighborhood of $200, but it can be changed.

Rear projection models also have their positives and negatives. Rear projection CRT HDTV’s are cheaper than the larger plasma and LCD displays, plus they have a flat screen and great picture. The negatives are their size and weight and smaller viewing angles. They are too heavy to hang on a wall and are much wider than the more narrow plasma and LCD units. Also, in a well lit room their picture can seem a little less bright than what is considered ideal.

There are other types of rear projection HDTV units too. The most popular are the LCD and DLP models. Both have flat screens with wide viewing angles, are thin and lightweight which means they can be wall mounted, will not produce burn-in and have terrific picture resolution and quality. Also, when the bulb burns out they can be replaced, unlike the plasma television models. However, they can both be a bit on the expensive side.

Now that you know the differences it’s time to go down to your local electronics store and try them out. A little bit of viewing can go a long way in your determination of what’s best and what’s not. One more piece of advice: when looking at the varied assortment of models at you local store you’ll notice that some have bright pictures and some do not. Do not base your opinion solely on that one thing. The store models will not have their brightness controls all set the same and it’s possible that a dim picture on one of their televisions could easily be adjusted into a magnificent picture.



Ervin

thebuy asked:


Samsung has gained great popularity with their innovative range of products. A new addition in their product line is the PN50A550. The Samsung PN50A550 Plasma HDTV has become an integral part of my life. With the luster black finish and a stylish design, the Samsung PN50A550 Plasma HDTV adds elegance to my living room.

Is it Real? This Samsung high-definition TV boasts of a 50-inch display that renders crystal clear images with 1080p resolution. Now, you can view your favorite shows for hours together without any fatigue, thanks to the FilterBright feature that helps keep glare at bay. The 1,000,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio enhances your home-theatre experience.

Well-connected: Do you have trouble connecting your PlayStation, DVD player, and external speakers all at once? Then, this Samsung plasma television is the one you should own. It includes multiple input types, making it easy to connect anything you want to your TV. The Samsung PN50A550 50-inch Plasma HDTV also has 2 full sets of component inputs (HDMI). The TV’s Wiselink will let you play music of your choice and view favorite photos on its huge screen through a USB 2.0 port.

Can You Hear Me? The set’s two 10-watt speakers deliver rich and clear audio. This Samsung high-definition TV also supports the SRS TruSurround XT technology for astounding sound quality, which lets you enjoy your favorite movies to the fullest.

Other Features: • Motion Optimizer, Contrast Enhancer, Color Optimizer, and a Detail Enhancer to produce life-like images that rival reality. • The remote-control is handy and easy-to use. The game mode lets you enjoy fast-action video games at a touch of a button. Take a break from dull and boring shows.

Comprising all these features in a compact design, this flat panel TV is a real pleasure to watch. It’s time to turn into couch potatoes!



Mariel

gwtgator asked:


I need to connect my computer to my 42″ plasma television through an LG combination dvd receiver that is connected to the TV.

The receiver has an orange coax in, optical in, s video out, and a set of component outs.

The TV has an audio pc in, and 15 pin pc input, an optical and digital audio out.

My computer has digital audio in and out, a set of component in and s-video, and a tv (cable style) in and out.

What sort of connector do I need to buy?

Haruko

Alden Jerry asked:


The popularity of plasma television sets has increased immensely in the last few years. The digital revolution all over the world has led people to switch to these TVs from the normal CRT televisions. Plasma monitors have allowed the viewers to watch the movies, news and other programmes in a better way. These have got the high quality sharp & crisp images which are quite suitable for the high definition television standards.

The plasma TVs are getting wide popularity these days and therefore one has a lot of choices to choose her or his favourite brand. Before making the final purchase decision, one should always do some research works in order to get the high quality products at reasonable prices. Some of the factors that are helpful in purchasing a plasma television have been discussed below.

Firs of all, one should decide whether he/she needs only a plasma monitor or a plasma television. A monitor is simply a big size screen and does not have speakers with it. On the other hand, a television set is equipped with inbuilt tuner and speakers. The availability of HDTV features in any TV set is very important. Plasma TVs score well in terms of this facility and therefore the viewers can enjoy watching the high definition pictures & videos on them.

The size of plasma television sets can be very attractive for many customers. These come in large size and thin configurations so that the users could easily place them at suitable places. One can mount them to the wall and enjoy the theater-like environment. All the configurations and specifications should be of high standards in order to get complete satisfaction from shopping. The extended warranty schemes that are given with the products can be very cost effective. Therefore, the customers should invest their money in them in order to avoid the repairing cost and other additional expenses.

The online portals and websites have become very popular these days from where one can purchase the Plasma TVs at attractive prices. A lot of lucrative offers and deals are also provided there that make the customers elated. Moreover, various online contests are also run there that can be exciting since one can win the television sets free of cost also. The price comparison sites are also available where the users can compare prices of different brands of TV sets.



Pammi

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


For the person who wants to own a really great plasma TV you can look in the various stores for cheap plasma televisions. As there are many different types of plasma TVs you will be able to find the different features that can be found on a high end plasma TV and in some cases in a cheap plasma TV.

While the word cheap plasma TV may indicate a poor quality plasma TV or even a plasma TV with a low amount of features, this is generally not the case. The different brands of plasma TVs will have features that many consumers want.

Sometimes these features will be high definition picture quality, at others you will be able to watch two TV programs simultaneously. There are still times when you can find rich color saturation in the different programs that you watch. These are all possible with many of the well known brands of plasma TVs

Pioneer which is one company that makes both high end plasma TVs and cheap plasma TVs has incorporated most of the features that you will find in a high end plasma television into the cheap plasma TV.

The screen size for this cheap plasma TV is 42 inches and there is a connection for HDTV available as well. The screen freeview panel format size that is about 16.9. Besides these features you will find that this cheap plasma TV also has a digital connection too.

Since most of the plasma TVs are very expensive you can sometimes look into various finance options that are available. This option is available for cheap plasma TVs as well. The Pioneer cheap plasma TV is currently about $3000 to $4000.

As the plasma television industry is still becoming settled you can sometimes find an even lower priced cheap plasma TV. Panasonic which is another popular plasma television brand has a good selection of excellent quality cheap plasma televisions that range in price. You should be able to locate a cheap plasma TV from Panasonic for under $900.

This cheap Panasonic plasma TV has lots of great features that you can expect to see from the other types of plasma TVs. This HD ready plasma television has a 16.9 freeware panel that is incorporated into the TV. This cheap plasma TV screen size is also 42 inches.

Besides all of these features to the Panasonic plasma TV you will find that there is also V-real technology from Panasonic itself built into the plasma TV. For the person who is passionate about watching quality television there are cheap plasma TV brands that offer low prices yet great high end plasma features.



Teddi

im.drew asked:


I own a 42 inch Philips plasma television and I’ve noticed that it runs extremely hot. Is this tv built to withstand the heat and is it safe to continue to use the television when its really hot?

Sayed