| Rule #1 - Set a budget | | | | Best TV viewing range: |
| The first thing you need to do in order to choose the | | | | 37" plasma (6 - 10 feet viewing range) |
| best plasma TV for your needs is set a budget. | | | | 42" plasma (8 - 12 feet viewing range) |
| Unfortunately most people think ...I've got $2,000 to put | | | | 50" plasma (10 - 14 feet viewing range) |
| toward a new TV so I can afford the $1,999 model | | | | 60" or 65" plasma (14+ feet viewing range) |
| and still have to scrounge up the money for the tax. | | | | Rule #3 - Get your new TV delivered |
| No, No, No! That is not a budget! These TVs are much | | | | If it takes more than 1 person to carry your plasma |
| more high tech than what we are used to. This is not | | | | television have someone deliver it for you. Once you |
| a normal TV and there are other costs you need to | | | | walk out the door with it you are responsible for it. If |
| consider when choosing the BEST for you and your | | | | you have it delivered, the delivery service is liable if |
| family. | | | | they drop or damage your new plasma TV. |
| TV Budget | | | | Rule #4 - Have a professional install your plasma TV |
| Delivery Cost $_______ | | | | Have a professional install it! In order to truly have the |
| *It can be difficult to fit a 65 inch plasma in your trunk! | | | | best experience a trained technician will adjust all the |
| Installation & Set up Cost $_______ | | | | settings, mount it where you want it and hook up all |
| *Professional installer is trained to do it right! TV Stand | | | | your other equipment. This is worth every penny so |
| or wall mounting $_______ | | | | you don't waste your time, energy and sanity trying to |
| *If you are not using the stand that comes with the | | | | do it yourself. This is just one thing that most people |
| Television | | | | should not try to do themselves. The best installer will |
| HDTV cables for gaming systems, etc. $_______ | | | | be certified by the brand name you purchase. |
| *Check your owner's manual to see what is required. | | | | Rule #5 - Stay away from off brands |
| Extended Warranty $_______ | | | | I can't stress this enough the best TVs are made by |
| *Manufacturers warranty usually only last 1 year | | | | reputable manufactures. Don't settle for less because |
| Taxes $_______ | | | | if you do you may end up with a very expensive |
| *Gotta pay Uncle Sam! Check local tax rates | | | | piece of junk. |
| The Best Television I can afford! $_______ | | | | Rule #6 - Extend your warranty |
| *Now what can you really spend on the actual TV? | | | | The average television manufacturer's warranty is 1 |
| Total $_______ | | | | year. Most offer extended warranties for 3 years. If |
| Rule #2 - Choosing the right size | | | | you have invested thousands of dollars for your |
| Bigger is not always better. In order to choose the | | | | plasma TV don't you think you should protect your |
| best television size for your viewing space here are a | | | | investment? Keep on the lookout for the best |
| few guidelines. | | | | warranty while selecting the TV the suits you best. |