Sony-KDL32M4000
November 6, 2008 by CoolStuff · Leave a Comment
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Sony KDL32M4000
Reg. $899.99 Discounted to $599.97, You Save $300.02 Plus Free Shipping
You are looking at the Sony KDL-32M4000 32″ Class BRAVIA® M Series LCD HDTV. Sony’s KDL-32M4000 HDTV brings with it BRAVIA® Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy, one-touch management of compatible Sony products, ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2™ for crystal clear picture quality. And with two HDMI inputs, an additional two component inputs, as well as a PC input you now have up to five different ways to make sure you see HD-level picture quality on the screen. Surrounding all this technology is the sleek, sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-series and Sony televisions.
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Plasma TV Screen Lifespan Myths and Reality
November 4, 2008 by CoolStuff · Leave a Comment
It used to be said that the new plasma televisions don’t last as long as normal, and more affordable,
Televisions. Soon enough, this myth was laid to rest when TV manufacturers began to guarantee their sets for up to 60,000 hours of viewing time! Put a different way, that is about twenty seven years in most homes.
Then there was the story that if you kept the same image on the screen for too long – like while playing a video game image for example – then the image would be ‘burned’ permanently onto the screen.
You would see a ghost like image after that. To some extent this is true, however, after several years of improvement it was found that the image would disappear after some time when a moving image was projected onto the screen.
Considering the price that these screens go for, it would be a good idea to make sure it has everything
you need. Check how many inputs it has to enable you to connect your DVD, video, computer etc.
There is nothing worse than scrabbling around pulling cables in and out of the screen – and it doesn’t do the screen much good either!
Also, consider the sound quality that you require. Many sets come with standard speakers or clip-on
extras. Some people prefer to connect the sound through their own high quality music systems.
Now let’s look at where to put the plasma TV.
If you thought that a plasma screen only resided in your living room or bedroom then think again. This
cool invention is seen practically everywhere.
Take, for example, the boardroom. No longer is it the ‘bored’ room where presentations are somewhat dry. Today’s movers and shakers use all kinds of equipment to give motivated and animated presentations to sell their concepts or products.
The plasma screen has an added advantage in that it can be linked to the computer, DVD or Video to show superb graphics which will impress clients and board members alike.
Then there is the classroom. Ceiling mounted plasma screens are being used more and more in this
environment. Lecture halls are far more interesting when bright and colorful images are used to convey
ideas to the class.
Another place you are likely to see the plasma screen is in the air or bus terminal. Bright graphic displays sell all kinds of products as well as giving much needed information to the traveler. What better way to sell than to the captive audience?
Multiple plasma screens are also becoming popular for eye-catching advertising in larger areas. This is
literally a wall of screens which can show individual images or one image split over the range of screens. Either way, it draws the eye with its bright and
colorful display.
With the advent of bigger and slimmer plasma screens on the horizon it can only be a matter of time before prices come down even more. Could this be the year where you finally get your cool plasma television?
Panasonic-TH50PX60U
November 4, 2008 by CoolStuff · Leave a Comment
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Panasonic TH50PX60U
Reg. $2,799.99 Discounted to $2,369.99, You Save $400
The Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50-Inch Plasma HDTV is their ninth generation gas-plasma screen. The 50-inch TH-50PX60U features a movie theater aspect ratio of 16:9. Its maximum of 29 billion colors and over 3,000 shades of gradation provide exceptionally fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. The set’s built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. It also includes a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, enabling you to take an SD card directly from a digital still camera or camcorder and insert it directly into the TV for quick and colorful photo slideshows.
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The Difference Between Plasma and LCD TVs
November 3, 2008 by CoolStuff · Leave a Comment
If you are in the market for a new TV, it’s important to know the difference between plasma TVs and LCD TVs. Also make sure that you arm yourself with this knowledge before going to the electronic store. Otherwise, the info that you will receive will be overwhelming.
LCD or Liquid Crystal Display TVs and plasma TVs each has their pros and cons, but both will give you, the consumer phenomenal picture quality.
Plasma televisions work by the electrifying of the gases neon and xenon to make plasma. These televisions come in sizes between 32 inches and 63 inches, have flat panel displays, and produce a clear crisp picture.
You can view a plasma television in a 160 degree angle and are made for high definition viewing with the proper signal.
So what are some downsides to the plasma TV? Some of the downfalls of a plasma television include increased cost, screen burn-in, and the production of annoying buzzing noise at altitudes higher than 6,500 feet.
LCD televisions work in a similar way except they use liquid crystal instead of neon and xenon. They come in sizes between 20 inches and 50 inches, have flat panel displays, and usually have a built-in tuner, not to mention a sharp and clear picture.
You can view LCD televisions at a 120 to 130 degree angle. They operate well in high altitudes and are energy efficient.
The downfalls of a LCD television include a slightly slower response time which can produce a trailing effect, limited viewing angle, and some color concerns due to lighting issues where the television is placed in the room.
Depending on what you prefer, both types of TVs are worth the money. As a final note, LCD TVs have the benefit of being a computer monitor if you desire, but there are some plasma TV manufacturers producing sets that can be used as a computer monitor as well.
Plasma TVs: 5 Quick Tips Before Buying
November 2, 2008 by CoolStuff · Leave a Comment
If you are in the market for a brand new plasma TV, there are a few things to consider before walking into the local electronics store or logging into your favorite website and handing them your money.
Arm yourself with these few tips and you should be able to make an informed decision about your purchase.
The first tip is to make sure you look at a plasma TV that can support the digital signal that is being broadcast by most cable companies. Older televisions may not support it. Make sure it is also HD, which stands for High-Definition, or ED (Enhanced Definition) ready. This is important because this is a format that many cable companies are switching over to.
The next tip is to make sure the plasma television you are considering has all the standard inputs in the back of it to hook up all your peripherals like your DVR, DVD player, and camcorder.
Next up is size: Plasma televisions come in sizes from 32 inches to 63 inches. Don’t buy one that’s too big for your living room. As much as you may want that big screen, room size might make it a bit too big. Be sure to purchase additional speakers since most models do not have built-in speakers. Don’t forget to take the room size into account.
Decide head of time if you are going to mount the television on the wall. If you are, don’t forget to
purchase the mounting kit or a stand so you have someplace to put your television. Be prepared to pay over $100 for a good TV mount. The last thing you want is for your TV to fall off the wall. You also want to look at a mount that can swivel so that you can adjust the viewing angle of your plasma TV.
Lastly, make sure you buy a reliable brand name. By sticking with someone like Pioneer, Panasonic, Toshiba or Sony, you can be reassured that you are going to get a reliable product and a solid warranty.
Did You Ever Wonder How Plasma TV Displays Work?
November 1, 2008 by CoolStuff · Leave a Comment
Plasma TV display technology is not only smart, it also represents the highest technology in its truest and finest form for video display as a rule.
Televisions for the past seventy-five years came from the same technology that involves using cathode ray tubes or CRT for short.
With CRT TV, a beam of negative-charged particles called electrons fires up inside of a huge glass tube. The electrons then affect the phosphor atoms that are all along the screen. These phosphor atoms start to light up in response.
A television image appears as the result of lighting up certain areas of this phosphor solution with different colors at varied intensities. This technology is very different from how plasma TV display works today.
Did you ever wonder how plasma TV displays work?
Plasma flat panel display is very different from CRT TV technology. Not only does it possess larger screen size but it is also only about six inches thick as well.
Plasma and CRT TV technology are two very different kinds of technology altogether. Nevertheless, the one tie that they share is the fact that they both deliver different lights at various intensities to create a wide spectrum of many colors to see.
Plasma TV display has a very basic idea and that is to light up little fluorescent lights that produce a TV image.
Flat panel TV technology contains three fluorescent lights that make up each individual pixel. These pixels each possess a red, green, and blue light that constitute the fluorescent lights of a plasma TV screen.
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How Plasma TV Came Into Being?
October 31, 2008 by CoolStuff · Leave a Comment
What’s cool this year are flat panel display TVs. This is especially true for large televisions that are 37 inches in screen size or larger. Flat panel display includes a growing number of several technologies that can be confusing to the average consumer just starting to shop for a new television. So here are some basics for you. We’ll start by explaining how plasma TVs came into being.
A plasma TV display panel falls under the category of a flat panel display and is a type of television that is in high demand by those who want the definitive in video display.
How plasma TV came into being? The idea for plasma TV display was originated in July of 1964 in the good ole USA at the University of Illinois. Hard to believe but true. Americans came up with the idea for the plasma TV only to be outdone commercially by Japanese and Korean companies.
The creators were Donald L. Bitzer, H. Gene Slottow, and Robert Wilson. The plasma display was part of the PLATO Computer System whose displays were somewhat popular in the early 1970s.
However, because CRT displays were a lot more affordable than plasma displays back then, sales started to gradually slip and went down in the latter part of the 1970s.
Even though plasma displays were costly. They were still more attractive to the eye in that they had a larger screen size and a profile that was very thin. We like thin.
So the plasma TV display has been around for a while overall. Some of the most important events in plasma TV history are as follows:
-Fujitsu presented the very first 21-inch plasma display that was full color in 1992.
-Pioneer started selling the first of plasma TVS to the public in 1997.





