The Truth About Plasma HD T
If you're still living back in the days when Plasma TVs were only supposed to last a short time then you need to drag yourself back into current reality.
This now means plasma TVs are now equal to LCDs in longevity which is impressive considering LCDs were supposed to run them out of town when they first hit the market and many were shouting the "death of plasma."
Many are still clinging to the claims of nearly a decade ago that plasma TVs burnt out too quick and were not worth their purchase price in comparison to their shelf life.
THe price of plasmas has dropped significantly - thanks to new technology, more units being sold and the competition from LCD units. Today's models are thinner, have superior anti-burn technology and consume much less power.
4 Tips For Longer Plasma Life
The figure of 60,000 hours longevity will differ from brand to brand so keep in mind that some are superior to others. Here are some important tips in keeping your Plasma HDTV working in tip-top order for many years:
· keep it in a well ventilated area
· do not leave static images on the screen for longer than 8-10 minutes
· avoid watching in very brightly lit rooms; in other words, plasma TVs perform better in normal lit and dimly lit areas
· make sure the unit is turned off when you are not using it
Samsung PN50C450 50 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
How times have changed. You can now purchase a 50-inch plasma TV from a quality name brand for $799 and probably less. Samsung's new line of affordable plasma TVs for 2010 offer a vivid picture, decent audio and quality construction at a price that would have been unheard of just a few years ago.
Setting up the Samsung PN50C450 is pretty simple. As with all plasma TVs, it takes some experimentation to achieve the proper image settings. Dynamic tended to be extremely bright and overemphasize the colors.
The Samsung PN50C450 plasma HDTV includes something called an E3-panel design. Now pictures and text are sharp no matter your angle to the TV. Energy-wise, the TV exceeds the most stringent of energy efficiency standards, cutting down on your electric bill and helping the environment in a small way at the same time.
HD signals on the Samsung PN50C450 50-Inch 720p Plasma have all the vivid detail you'd expect. Sports enthusiasts will love the 600 MHZ sub field motion technology and incredibly quick response time of.001 MS.
Standard definition channels also look good, much better than with a typical LCD TV.
The unit includes three HDMI connections, allowing you to connect a satellite/cable receiver, DVD/Blue-ray player and a video game console. You can also connect a camera or other USB drive to the Samsung PN50C450. Overall, the Samsung PN50C450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV is an excellent value. If you've wanted a 50-inch TV but always cringed at the price, the Samsung PN50C450 Plasma HDTV may be just what you're looking for.