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Not so many years ago, homes across the country watched their
favorite TV shows on a bulky floor model that took awhile to
warm up before you could see the picture, didn’t offer anything
in the way of remote control manipulation and offered a washed
out image on the TV’s cathode ray tube hosted screen...and folks
were thrilled to have such marvelous technology in their midst.
Today, all of that’s been changed, with the introduction of
plasma TV.
Instead of trekking to the local theater to catch a favorite
flick, those who own a plasma TV can get pretty much the same
experience in their own homes. If the thought of shelling out
the amount of money that one of these sets costs makes you
flinch, think of how much you’d be spending to buy movie
tickets, and your perspective will change. If you multiply the
number of movies that you’ll watch on your plasma set by $8.00
(the average price of a movie ticket these days), you’ll see
that the set will quickly pay for itself. Even if your purchase
price was $4300 for a 50” widescreen model, you’d see a profit
after just about 538 movies were viewed – watching two movies
per day, then, would have you realizing a profit after about 9
months. When you factor in the cost of popcorn and a drink,
you’ll be seeing a profit a lot quicker than that.
Known for their magnificent color, clarity and brightness,
plasma TVs come in a variety of sizes – from 37” to over 60”.
Instead of the bulky floor models of yesterday, the plasma TVs
of today are as thin as 3.25” – demanding far less accommodation
for depth – and can be mounted on the wall. This helps to
provide a true theater experience without the need for a lot of
bulky hardware cluttering up the room.
Before you run out to make a purchase, there are some things
that you’ll need to consider in order to make the best decision
regarding a new unit for your home. Take a good look at the size
and layout of the room that will house the plasma TV. If the
room isn’t overly large – or if you have an apartment dwelling –
then a 42” screen should do the trick. For larger rooms, upper
range screen sizes (in excess of 60”) would probably work best.
Pricing is determined by the size of the unit, as well as the
manufacturer. If, for instance, you purchase a model from
Pioneer, Sony or Panasonic, you can expect to see a higher price
tag. On the other hand, the quality of these units exceeds that
of their competitors, so it’s all relevant. Ranked among the
best of the plasma TVs is the Sony 42XBR, offering outstanding
visuals and state-of-the-art operating tools.
You’ll probably find lower prices when shopping on the internet,
but be sure to look for the Better Business Bureau seal on the
website – which is represented by a BBB linked logo – or you
can’t be sure that it’s not going to be a fraudulent (or, at
least, substandard) transaction.
About the author:
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