| Perhaps the best thing about a plasma TV is as simple | | | | Five Simple Questions Before You Buy a Plasma TV |
| as black and white. Actually, more black than white. | | | | 1. What is your room size? |
| The best plasma TVs increase the intensity of black, | | | | Follow this simple rule: sit as close as 1-1/2 times the |
| making it deeper, richer and a more true black than | | | | screen size to get the best picture. Make sure your |
| ever before. By "turning up the black," the entire | | | | room is big enough to sit where you need to in order |
| spectrum of colors displayed becomes much more | | | | to see the best picture. |
| vibrant. This produces a truer picture quality, turning | | | | 2. How will you get your HDTV signal? |
| ordinary TV viewing into a previously un-chartered | | | | Without the right set-top cable or satellite box or |
| reality. | | | | appropriate antenna you won't receive over-the air HD |
| Resolution - It's Not Just for New Year's Anymore | | | | broadcasts. |
| The best plasma TVs are the ones with the highest | | | | 3. Do you need a wall mountable option? |
| resolutions. If you plan on playing the latest games | | | | If the set is going on a wall it's best to let a |
| developed by top gaming brands you should look for | | | | professional install it, especially if it weighs over 60 |
| sets that support 1080p resolution. Of course, for | | | | pounds. |
| regular TV viewing a lower resolution should be fine, | | | | 4. Do you have a home theater system? |
| but be aware that improved resolution will result in a | | | | For a full cinematic experience you will probably find |
| crisper, better image. | | | | buying external speakers to boost the sound of your |
| Inputs are just as important as resolution. The more | | | | plasma TV a good option. |
| options your plasma TV offers, the better off you are. | | | | 5. Do you love watching movies? |
| Multiple High Definition Multimedia Interface, (HDMI), is | | | | If you are a true movie buff, consider a 1080p plasma |
| the only way to get 1080p content to your set. HDMI | | | | TV. It is certainly the wave of the future for optimal |
| offers you improved viewing clarity with even more | | | | movie viewing. |
| lifelike colors. Here, the technology is a bit ahead of the | | | | Before choosing a plasma TV for your home |
| curve with HDMI 1.3 supporting the x.v.Color technology | | | | entertainment needs be sure to do your homework so |
| that is yet unsupported by commercially released | | | | when you get to a store you will know the size, |
| movies. That is sure to change within the next few | | | | resolution and input requirements you need. Happy |
| years, making the picture quality on a plasma TV with | | | | viewing. |
| higher resolution much better than those without it. | | | | |