Again the plasma TV may have lost some of it’s appeal to some people and what was all the rage , may now be fading-fast to others. Here’s some examples of what is out there.
Panasonic 65” – A giant screen allows the cinematic experience at home here with ‘Viera’ technology , explained above. High-resolution as expected with this set , which comes with an anti-reflective filter for use in bright rooms.
The usual HDMI and USB ports can be found as well as built-in FreeSat and Freeview HD availability. The price is heavy though , and expect to pay over £4000 for the experience. You also have the option of 2D or 3D pictures. The ‘Viera Cast’ surround-sound comes with 30 watts of speaker power too.
LG 50” - At a considerably lower cost than the above model , you can enjoy the plasma experience at around £800 with this manufacturer ! This comes with Freeview HD availability but obviously you have limited channel exposure. Downsides are no internet , Wi-Fi and 20 watts speaker-power for those expecting something bigger. Also , no ipod or Bluetooth facility makes this set perhaps unattractive to some. Plus-side , a large screen and good picture quality.
Samsung 50” – Upwards of £650 in cost , this set is as above , HD ready. The manufacturer claims a greater picture quality , which is smooth and flicker-free. A digital speaker range of 20 watts with Dolby system. No Bluetooth , iPod or
HD Freeview tuner but 3 HDMI ports allow all your gaming gear to be connected.
Above are just a few examples of what’s on offer to the plasma buyer , but this medium of entertainment can still compare favourably to the ever-improving LED TV. For instance , the picture quality for contrast , plasma may still hold the advantage for some , whilst there is little to choose between colour accuracy. Plasma may have a better viewing angle and costs have now come down considerably from what they once were. Screen-burn has all been eliminated and longevity for wear and tear usage should not be a drawback either. Refresh rates for picture quality when used for gaming is no real problem and many prefer the plasma experience still.
However , where plasma may have lost out is the depth of picture quality compared to LED with the backlighting technology. The same can be said for the brightness qualities with LED TV’s compared to plasma.
I have a number of TV sets in my house , as do many of you , both plasma and LED. It could be said that many features of these items are never used , but you cannot deny the fascination with plasma and it’s invariable appeal as a result.
