| Even if you already have a brand in mind, you'll | | | | premium units, so if you prefer a slightly snobbish |
| probably find it difficult to choose a plasma TV without | | | | appeal for your newest toy, go for this brand. The Pro |
| re-thinking your original choice. There is such a wide | | | | series is one of its best picks. Picture quality is tops, |
| variety of brands and models to choose from that | | | | colour is explosive and intense (in a very good way) |
| picking one becomes an all-out technological and | | | | and images are sharp and true. |
| mental excursion. But let's take much of the confusing | | | | Where some plasma TVs have tried and failed, |
| science away and get down on the nitty-gritty. Here | | | | Pioneer has come out a winner. Black is deep and |
| are some practical tips for choosing the best plasma | | | | dark, so there's no need for your eyes and brain to |
| TV and a few brands you might want to take a look | | | | compensate because the TV will do it for you. Pioneer |
| at. | | | | definitely offers some of the best plasma TVs around. |
| Size | | | | Just be prepared to pay premium as well, since this |
| It's hard not to fall in love at first sight with a plasma | | | | brand does not allow you to skimp on price. |
| TV. They're thin, sleek and smooth, capable of high | | | | Panasonic |
| quality picture display. They're also not shy about size. | | | | If you prefer a more affordable unit, consider some of |
| In fact plasma TVs are often more impressive the | | | | the models currently being offered by Panasonic. This |
| larger they are. If you're seeking the best TV option | | | | brand doesn't have the snob appeal so much but it |
| for you with a mind for size, then the plasma TV is | | | | does deliver in terms of picture and audio quality. It's |
| your choice. | | | | actually one very good reason why having a home |
| Picture quality | | | | theatre system is not impossible any more. |
| When viewing two or more brands side by side, it's | | | | Furthermore, you don't need to pay a lot just to bring a |
| always easy to see the best plasma TV set because | | | | Panasonic plasma TV home - it costs about 50% less |
| of its distinctive picture quality. These units are capable | | | | than a Pioneer. |
| of producing real colours, so a display of a field of | | | | Samsung |
| flowers won't come out as a blur. | | | | This Korean brand has gone a long way and is now |
| Speaking of blur, the best plasma TVs today are also | | | | one of the leading manufacturers of the best plasma |
| excellent in displaying smoother images even with fast | | | | TVs in the world. Side by side older brands such as |
| or high speed action scenes. | | | | Sony and Pioneer, Samsung is definitely a serious |
| Burn-in issues? | | | | contender. |
| This was a major concern with plasma TVs in the | | | | Other brands to check out: |
| past. However, with new technologies that allow for | | | | Consider manufacturers such as Philips, LG and Hitachi. |
| minimizing the use of the screen, this risk is significantly | | | | They have some of the best plasma TV models |
| reduced and should no longer be a problem. | | | | today, comparable in performance and quality to the |
| Best Plasma TV brands | | | | top brands. If price is an issue, consider brands such as |
| If you're in the market for premium offers, then | | | | Vizio or Maxent. These brands may not have the |
| consider known brands and manufacturers of plasma | | | | same name recall as the others but they are slowly |
| TVs. A few you might consider: | | | | building a strong following, thanks to units featuring |
| Pioneer | | | | some excellent features. |
| Pioneer has always been known to produce high | | | | |