November 29, 2010
Panasonic’s 103-inch 3D plasma a mere $100K - CNET News
Panasonic’s 103-inch 3D plasma a mere $100K - CNET News
Panasonic has started accepting preorders in Japan for a herculean 103-inch 3D-capable plasma HDTV . The droolworthy TH-P103MT2 costs 8.5 million yen (about $101,767) and features full 1080p, 5,000,000:1 native contrast ratio, and shorter decay time in the
Plasma center marks Drexel’s latest move into New Jersey - Philadelphia Daily News
Healing wounds in moments. Treating wastewater without chlorine. Creating better TVs, cell phones, and computers. The growing science of plasma technology is key to them all, and it’s coming soon to Camden. Drexel University’s Plasma Institute, the country
Get a 50-inch plasma HDTV for $668 shipped - CNET News
Not too long ago, a 50-inch TV would set you back a couple thousand bucks. Heck, even today you can easily drop $3,000-plus on a model of that size. That’s what makes this deal so tantalizing: Today only, Sixth Avenue Electronics has the LG Electronics
November 28, 2010
How Do Plasma Televisions Work?
Plasma TVs have been one of the most popular home entertainment solutions on the market for several years. They offer outstanding resolution and a quality picture and are usually capable of displaying HDTV signals, allowing you to watch all of your favourite HDTV programs. Compared to rear projection TVs, plasma technology offers some of the best viewing angles- no need to fight over the best seat anymore- and offer uniform screen brightness.
But how does plasma technology work? It’s pretty simple. Some form of inert gas- say Xenon, for example, is inserted between two plates, which are held together, between which are over two million pixels, capable of producing a mind-boggling array of colors. The gas is then energized by a charge which turns it into a viscous substance, creating an ultraviolet light, which allows each pixel to display the appropriate color. Unlike rear-projection TVs, each pixel in a plasma display contains red, blue, and green phosphors, there is no need for a cathode-ray tube. In traditional TVs, the cathode-ray tube, or CRT, fires electrodes to the screen, where they excite phosphor atoms causing them to light up, thus creating a picture. The CRT is bulky and is responsible for the box-shape of traditional televisions. For example, if you want to increase the size of the screen in a CRT, you must also create a larger cathode-ray tube, therefore making the whole TV that much bigger- and bulky.
One drawback to plasma technology is the inability to recharge each individual pixel. Each pixel is an independently sealed entity, as is the plasma display panel and the gas, so if a pixel, or a group of pixels, fail or darken, the entire panel unit must be replaced.
Fortunately, however, you can expect your plasma display to last at least 60,000 hours of playing time, before the pixels begin to darken. So, in layman’s terms, if you watch your TV for four hours a day, you can expect the panel to last around eighteen years.
Plasma technology has greatly increased the quality of home entertainment, ushering in a new era of television technology.
About the author:
Tom Ace is the founder of Plasma tv Resources a website providing information on plasma televisions
November 27, 2010
The Best Plasma TVs
Plasma TVs are the hottest thing in home entertainment, offering a crystal clear image with high quality resolution. The monitor is often less than a few inches thick, so it doesn’t need as much space as its traditional counterparts. It uses less electricity than a regular television and, unlike the old CRT TVs, there is no image disturbance if the monitor is placed near large speakers.
But with so many plasma TVs on the market, how do you know which is the best one to buy? Firstly, you should decide on your budget. Knowing how much you have to spend will definitely be a good place to start. Plasma TVs generally start at around $700.00 and can go as high as $4,000.00, so it’s important to know what you can afford before you start shopping.
Once you’ve worked out how much you want to spend, you need to decide whether you want your new plasma television to consist of more than just a plasma display or if you want it to have a TV tuner, as well. The pricier plasma TVs will have a tuner attached to it, while more modest versions will have a separate tuner box. Some models will come with their own speakers, allowing you to listen to your favourite programs, in Nicam stereo.
You should also try to make sure that the model that you choose runs quietly. Some models are known to be very noisy, because they often rely on fans for a cooling system, which can ruin your home entertainment experience. The good news is that many new models have been re-designed so that they do not need fans.
With the proper planning, you should be able to find the perfect plasma TV to fit your budget, which will last you for years to come.
About the author:
Tom Ace is the founder of Plasma tv Resources a website providing information on plasma televisions
How Do Plasma Televisions Work?
Plasma TVs have been one of the most popular home entertainment solutions on the market for several years. They offer outstanding resolution and a quality picture and are usually capable of displaying HDTV signals, allowing you to watch all of your favourite HDTV programs. Compared to rear projection TVs, plasma technology offers some of the best viewing angles- no need to fight over the best seat anymore- and offer uniform screen brightness.
But how does plasma technology work? It’s pretty simple. Some form of inert gas- say Xenon, for example, is inserted between two plates, which are held together, between which are over two million pixels, capable of producing a mind-boggling array of colors. The gas is then energized by a charge which turns it into a viscous substance, creating an ultraviolet light, which allows each pixel to display the appropriate color. Unlike rear-projection TVs, each pixel in a plasma display contains red, blue, and green phosphors, there is no need for a cathode-ray tube. In traditional TVs, the cathode-ray tube, or CRT, fires electrodes to the screen, where they excite phosphor atoms causing them to light up, thus creating a picture. The CRT is bulky and is responsible for the box-shape of traditional televisions. For example, if you want to increase the size of the screen in a CRT, you must also create a larger cathode-ray tube, therefore making the whole TV that much bigger- and bulky.
One drawback to plasma technology is the inability to recharge each individual pixel. Each pixel is an independently sealed entity, as is the plasma display panel and the gas, so if a pixel, or a group of pixels, fail or darken, the entire panel unit must be replaced.
Fortunately, however, you can expect your plasma display to last at least 60,000 hours of playing time, before the pixels begin to darken. So, in layman’s terms, if you watch your TV for four hours a day, you can expect the panel to last around eighteen years.
Plasma technology has greatly increased the quality of home entertainment, ushering in a new era of television technology.
About the author:
Tom Ace is the founder of Plasma tv Resources a website providing information on plasma televisions
To LCD or LED? What about plasma? - Andalusia Star News
To LCD or LED? What about plasma? - Andalusia Star News
There are options abound for those shopping for a new flat-screen television this holiday season, but how does one decide which model is right for them? It s easy, said Wil Hart at the Andalusia Sears store. It all depends on what you want to do
Panasonic’s 103-inch 3D plasma a mere $100K - CNET News
Panasonic has started accepting preorders in Japan for a herculean 103-inch 3D-capable plasma HDTV . The droolworthy TH-P103MT2 costs 8.5 million yen (about $101,767) and features full 1080p, 5,000,000:1 native contrast ratio, and shorter decay time in the