While they plasma’s certainly have their good points there are a couple of negative things about a plasma TV that you deserve to understand before spending your money on one.
Taking the time to Instruct yourself about these flat screen panels will certainly aid you in making your final decision.
Disadvantage # 1: How small do you want it?
Plasma TV’s are readily available in sizes 42” to 65”. But what if you wanted something smaller? Perhaps your wall space or furniture will onlyallow a 37” TV? Or perhaps you want to put one in the bathroom so you can watch the news while dressing? Well then a plasma is not the answer. You are probably going to have to get an LCD TV.
Disadvantage # 2: Sunlight…Natures gift…The plasma’s curse
Does your TV viewing room have plenty sunshine coming through your windows? While this is a ideal thing to keep a room cheerful, sunshine is the arch enemy of the plasma. Why? Basically it is because the plasma screen is made of glass and can reflect a whole lot of light. How does this impact your TV viewing? Besides an annoying glare it possibly also cause a washout of color. Even indirect lighting can cause a contrast ratio reduction, especially in black colors produced on the screen. So if you already have a plasma TV then look for room darkening curtains that you can use during TV watching times. Don’t forget to turn off those lamps and overhead lights. Here is an idea you may want to get a plasma with a glare reducing shield. Remember every little thing will help. Here is an idea, you can always get a LCD.
Disadvantage # 3: Were you planning on hooking up to your computer?
Do you like the idea of downloading movies and watching them on your TV? In effect your TV becomes a huge computer monitor! Add to this the use of an external hard drive to store scores of your favorite movies and it is evident that you want a TV that can hook up to your computer to get a HD picture. Sad to say, some plasma TV’s don’t allow you to do this. So here is my suggestion. Do your research first. Some of the newer models will allow you to do this. Your other option is to get the next model up from the one you are looking at to get this feature. Your other choice is to purchase a LCD TV.
After reading this article you might think I don’t like Plasma TV’s and favor LCD TVs. That is not so because they both have their benefits and advantages. If you would like to read about the differences between a Plasma and LCD feel free to read our website article.
