| Plasma TVs are often confused with LCD TVs. One | | | | model that has the highest altitude tolerance so that if |
| of the reasons for this confusion is that both of them | | | | you happen to move to a higher altitude at anytime |
| have flat and slim displays as opposed to our regular | | | | later you won't have to change your TV. |
| CRT TVs. However, there is a vast difference in the | | | | One 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 greatly | | | | your TV. It is advised that best picture quality can be |
| between both technologies. So before purchasing your | | | | enjoyed when you watch it from the optimum |
| Plasma TV you must be clear about the type of TV | | | | distance 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 about | | | | the size of the room should allow you to watch the |
| Plasma TVs is the connection between a Plasma TV | | | | TV from a suitable distance. |
| and the altitude. Those who know how Plasma TVs | | | | The best and the latest Plasma TVs come enabled |
| operate will be able to immediately guess why and | | | | with HDTV. So you must select a model that can |
| how the performance of Plasma TV is affected in | | | | handle high definition signals. However, this is going to |
| high altitudes. The display system of a Plasma TV is | | | | cost you more when compared to EDTV. The quality |
| filled with natural gases such as argon, neon and | | | | of the picture gets better with the resolution; the |
| xenon. For optimum performance the pressure of | | | | greater the resolution better the quality of the picture. |
| these gases should be equal to the atmospheric | | | | You must also pay attention to the type of comb filter |
| pressure. When the altitude increases there is an | | | | that is used in a Plasma TV. The comb filter makes |
| imbalance in the pressure of the gases that are | | | | the color more vivid and natural and they also reduce |
| trapped in the glass envelope and the atmospheric | | | | discoloration of any form. The best Plasma TV will |
| pressure because most of the Plasma TVs are tuned | | | | have 3D comb filters. |
| to work at sea level. They do have a certain amount | | | | Before you go to the store to buy your Plasma TV, |
| of tolerance to handle minor variations. NEC Plasma | | | | do some research online to find out about the best |
| TVs seem to have the highest tolerance level in this | | | | deals available and the different terminologies that are |
| regard and they claim that their TVs can operate | | | | used pertaining to Plasma TVs so that you won't get |
| perfectly well up to an altitude of 9,175 feet. So when | | | | confused or be misled by the sales talk given by the |
| you are selecting your Plasma TV you must find a | | | | representative at the store. |