How Do You Buy A Plasma HDTV?
In 1999, the plasma television was first introduced to the American market, and it has been a popular choice since then for living rooms everywhere. Plasma TVs have a flat-panel display and usually range in screen size from 37 inches to 65 inches. (Larger, commercial models can reach 150 inches.) These televisions also have higher resolutions than traditional TV sets, and they can display both DTV and HDTV signals. Plasma TVs are sold in most electronics stores and are also available online. Popular brands include Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba. Step 1 Decide if you want a plasma television with 720 or 1080 lines of resolution. Models with 720 have fewer pixels (meaning the display isn’t as sharp), but they are more affordable. Models with 1080 have more pixels, but they are more expensive. Step 2 Determine what contrast ratio you would like to have in your plasma TV. Contrast ratio is the measure of a plasma television’s display—the higher the ratio, the crisper the picture wil
