| -> | | | | about 65 inches. |
| Plasma TVs are widely popular, due to the | | | | The Cons of Plasma Screen TVs |
| advantages they offer. In this article, we'll go over a | | | | Plasma screens begin losing their brightness after |
| few of the pros and cons of Plasma screens, as well | | | | about 2,000 hours of use. The latest model plasma |
| as tips for buying a plasma TV. | | | | screens will be half as bright as they originally were |
| The Pros of Plasma Screen TVs | | | | after about 60,000 hours of use. |
| Plasma screens are very shallow (slim line profile) - | | | | Plasma screens are very fragile, so they are hard to |
| usually the screen will take up about 2 inches, and the | | | | install and ship. Of course, they are also at an |
| entire TV or finished screen will be just a few inches | | | | increased risk of breaking. |
| deep. This means that your TV takes up very little | | | | Above about 6,000 elevation, Plasma screens will emit |
| room, and is easily mounted on a wall. | | | | a humming noise. Very few people will have an issue |
| Plasma screens also have an excellent contrast, and | | | | with this, though, as very few people live above 6,000 |
| can display nearly perfectly dark black. Plasma | | | | feet elevation. |
| screens can also display very bright colors. This | | | | Tips for buying a Plasma Screen TV |
| makes them ideal for watching movies. | | | | As with any other electronic, it's important to shop |
| Plasma screens can also come in extra large sizes. | | | | around and get the best product at the best price. |
| The largest plasma screen in the world is 103 inches | | | | Check online review and shopping comparison sites. |
| across. You can easily buy plasma screens up to | | | | Also, be wary of advertised contrast ratios. |