Things You Should Know Before Buying a Plasma TV

Plasma TVs are often confused with LCD TVs. Onemodel that has the highest altitude tolerance so that if
of the reasons for this confusion is that both of themyou happen to move to a higher altitude at anytime
have flat and slim displays as opposed to our regularlater you won't have to change your TV.
CRT TVs. However, there is a vast difference in theOne of the basic things that you need to pay attention
technology that is used in Plasma TVs and LCD TVs.is the size of your room where you will be mounting
Besides that, the price range also differs greatlyyour TV. It is advised that best picture quality can be
between both technologies. So before purchasing yourenjoyed when you watch it from the optimum
Plasma TV you must be clear about the type of TVdistance that is prescribed for each TV. For a 50
that you would actually like to buy.inches Plasma TV, you must have at least 10 feet. So
One of the factors that not all of us are aware aboutthe size of the room should allow you to watch the
Plasma TVs is the connection between a Plasma TVTV from a suitable distance.
and the altitude. Those who know how Plasma TVsThe best and the latest Plasma TVs come enabled
operate will be able to immediately guess why andwith HDTV. So you must select a model that can
how the performance of Plasma TV is affected inhandle high definition signals. However, this is going to
high altitudes. The display system of a Plasma TV iscost you more when compared to EDTV. The quality
filled with natural gases such as argon, neon andof the picture gets better with the resolution; the
xenon. For optimum performance the pressure ofgreater the resolution better the quality of the picture.
these gases should be equal to the atmosphericYou must also pay attention to the type of comb filter
pressure. When the altitude increases there is anthat is used in a Plasma TV. The comb filter makes
imbalance in the pressure of the gases that arethe color more vivid and natural and they also reduce
trapped in the glass envelope and the atmosphericdiscoloration of any form. The best Plasma TV will
pressure because most of the Plasma TVs are tunedhave 3D comb filters.
to work at sea level. They do have a certain amountBefore you go to the store to buy your Plasma TV,
of tolerance to handle minor variations. NEC Plasmado some research online to find out about the best
TVs seem to have the highest tolerance level in thisdeals available and the different terminologies that are
regard and they claim that their TVs can operateused pertaining to Plasma TVs so that you won't get
perfectly well up to an altitude of 9,175 feet. So whenconfused or be misled by the sales talk given by the
you are selecting your Plasma TV you must find arepresentative at the store.