Flat Screen TV Comparison: Plasma vs LCD

Flat Screen TV Comparison: Plasma vs LCD
By Mitchell Medford

Flat screen TV is one of the most popular and exciting TV technologies today. At only a few inches thick, flat screen TVs offer unparalleled flexibility and convenience. Older conventional TV's, in fairness to them, did offer crisp and vibrant images. However, these TV's, which operate through a cathode ray tube (CRT), suffered from one major drawback, they were bulky. As screen size increased, so did the bulk and weight. However, the TV of old has reached its twilight years. New television technologies have enabled TV manufacturers to create TVs with wider screen size yet still only a few inches thick. Thus, flat screen TVs usher home entertainment into the 21st century.

Flat Screen TV basically refers to two technologies: Plasma and LCD. The advances in these two technologies have enabled TV makers to build thin, lightweight TV screens with a large picture area. Plasma and LCD both offer similarly large, lightweight, flat screen TV's but the similarities are skin deep for their inner workings are different.

Plasma or LCD?

Plasma and LCD TVs generally look similar however they use very different technologies. Plasma utilizes a grid of tiny cells of gas plasma that light up and create a picture when charged by precise electrical voltages. LCD (liquid crystal display) screens on the other hand are made of liquid crystals sandwiched between two glass plates and create images by varying the amount of electrical charge applied to the crystals. Both Plasma and LCD offer excellent picture quality. The following are their strengths and weaknesses and edge over the other. 1. Plasma screens can display blacks more accurately compared to LCD. Thus, pictures in a Plasma TV have richer contrast and better detail especially in dark TV and movie scenes. LCD TV's are catching up however.
2. Plasma TV has better viewing angles than LCD TV. How far you can sit on either side of the screen before the qualities of the pictures are affected is what the viewing angle is. In LCD TVs, brightness and color tend to shift when angled too far while that of Plasma TVs remain solid.
3. Plasma TV can produce brighter color while light leakages in LCD screens affect the color saturation.
4. Plasma TVs are priced relatively less than their LCD counterparts especially in the large screen segment. Plasma TVs offer much larger sizes than LCDs, yet are still priced lower.
5. LCD has a higher native resolution than plasma TVs of the same size. This results to sharper images and makes LCD TV the better choice for HDTV.
6. LCD TVs consume almost 30% less power than Plasma TVs.
7. LCD TVs are generally lighter than similar sized Plasmas.
8. Among the two, LCD screens have a longer life span than plasma screens. LCDs can last up to 60,000 hours compared to Plasma that average from 30,000 to 60,000 hours.
9. Plasma TVs are more prone to screen burn-ins compared to LCDs although newer plasma technology are less susceptible to these. If you are looking for a large flat screen TV, Plasma TV is recommended. Plasma TVs can give you better value for your money. The price difference between Plasma TVs and LCD TVs is big. However, if you have money to burn, then LCD TV is the better choice especially if you want the sharpest images. For smaller flat screen TVs at the range of 15 to 36, LCD is the way to go. Ultimately, both technologies are still evolving and new innovations and improvements are definitely in the works.

Mitchell Medford is an author and product consultant for several consumer electronics manufacturers. Visit his website for more information on home theater, LCD TVs, and plasma televisions.

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Review: Pioneer 50 Plasmas

Review: Pioneer 50 Plasmas
By Jakob Culver

Pioneer has two different categories of 50 plasma televisions, the PDP models and the Elite PRO models, with the Elite PRO models being more up market. The models that fall into the Pioneer 50 model class are the following:

-PDP-4340HD
-PDP-5040HD
-PDP-433CMX
-PDP-503CMX
-Elite PRO-910HD
-Elite PRO-1110HD

The models with the HD (High Definition) abbreviation on the end are your consumer models that come with all the bells and whistles. The models with the CMX abbreviation are your professional broadcasting models which are made for use as just computer and display devices, they don't come with speakers, the outboard media receiver and many other special features.

Aesthetics

The picture quality and sharpness of the plasma screen is the same in both the PDP and Elite PRO models from pioneer. The main differences in the aesthetic features, is the make up of the plasma TV around the screen. The features on the PDP models is a black 2-inch border with silver non-flush 2 way speakers, which do not align with the height of the plasma (i.e. the speaker are not the same height as the plasma). The features on the Elite PRO model are of better quality with a brushed silver border with black flush 3 way speaker which align with the height of the plasma.

Speakers

Both the PDP and Elite PRO models come with side mounting speakers, however they are not created the same. The PDP model speakers come as 2 way speakers with a tweeter and a mid/woofer driver. The Elite pro model speakers come as 3 way speakers with a tweeter, mid driver and woofer driver separate. The speakers are also of better quality and will produce a much better sound.

Other features and Comparisons

In terms of the PDP models verse the Elite Pro models, the Elite PRO models come with the following extra features:

-Pure Vision Color Management: This allows users to customize the colors of their plasma with more advanced features than the PDP models, giving better control of the quality of picture the Elite PRO models can produce.

-Pure Color Filter: The Elite PRO models come with a conditioning filter on the exterior of the plasma screen which eliminates glare and produces better sharpness than the PDP models do.

-Gold Terminals: The Elite PRO models come with gold terminals on the back of the plasma as opposed to the standard terminals on the PDP models. This means that the quality of signal going in and out of the Elite PRO models will be better than the PDP models.

-Warranty: Basically The PDP models come with the standard 1 year parts and labor warranty (however sometime come with a special 2 year warranty), where the Elite PRO models come with an extended 2 years parts and labor warranty.

These are the basic features and comparisons of the Pioneer 50 plasma models. Both the PDP and Elite PRO models are among the highest and prestige quality of plasma TVs on the market. What ever type of 50 Pioneer plasma you choose, you know you will be getting a high quality plasma that stands above many competitor plasmas out there.

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Selecting a Plasma Television

Selecting a Plasma Television
By James Unterreiner

Selecting a Plasma television, or any new television for that matter, is getting more and more difficult as the features continue to increase. In this article we will cover the four main areas that make a difference in a television, mention the top brands and how to find competitive prices then finish with details on where to get additional information.

What to look for in a new television
Whether buying a Plasma TV or one of the other types on the market such as LCD or DLP there are four main areas you will want to consider no matter what type of television you buy.

Resolution Although your cable and satellite companies will most likely broadcast HDTV in 720P or 1080i because of bandwidth limitation, 1080P (1920 X 1080 lines) is the future. The new Blu Ray and HD DVD players along with the Playstation 3 all support 1080P. Therefore if your television watching is mostly cable or satellite feeds, look for 720P or 1080i, which should do the trick for now. But if you are looking toward the future and want to get the most from your new movie players or video games look for a 1080P television.

Size-Although the size of Plasma Televisions range from 42 to over a 100, the popular sizes are 42 and 50. If you are looking for something smaller then 42, consider a LCD TV. They have picture qualities similar to Plasma along with a thin flat design that can hang on your wall.

Aspect Ratio- The aspect ratio is the ratio of width to the height of your screen. Although there are several other sizes available by far the most popular are 4:3 (standard television) and 16:9 (widescreen television). Movie and television content is moving to HDTV, which is in the 16:9 format, so we suggest purchasing a 16:9 based television. When you watch video content that is not in the same format as your screen you will see black lines either on the sides or on the top and bottom. Some televisions provide the ability to compensate this by stretching the image to fit the screen, but this results in things looking wider (fatter) or taller (skinner) then they really are. Better televisions lesson the stretching but soon most broadcasts will be the 16:9 format so if you buy a widescreen (16:9) TV you will not need to worry about it.

Connections-HDMI is the video connection of the immediate future, however DVI and Component are also reasonable choices. Keep in mind your big screen television may not have speakers therefore you may want to purchase a surround sound system. Also keep in mind the connections your existing components have and make sure the television has the ability to connect with your existing components.

Brands, Prices and Additional Information
Popular Plasma Television brands are currently Panasonic, Pioneer and Samsung. The best values can be found in the more popular sizes, currently 42 to 50, due to the competition between manufactures. Like all technologies, Plasma televisions do have limitations. For information on the limitations, price comparisons, connection details, understanding the technology articles and comparisons between plasma technology and DLP TV or LCD TV technologies, see our Plasma Television Guide.

James Unterreiner is the editor and publisher of Home Theater, Automation and Electronics - Everything you need to know to create an exciting Home Theater that exceeds your expectations, excites your friends and neighbors and stays within your budget.

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Shopping for a Plasma Flat Panel HDTV

Shopping for a Plasma Flat Panel HDTV
By Troy Smith

Here's some factors to think about when trying to pick out a plasma TV that is right for you. There are currently some great deals out there as plasma TVs have dropped in price recently due to high inventory build-up. The other reason plasma TVs have come down in price is that researchers have come up with a whole new technology that will be replacing plasma TVs someday. That shouldn't get you worried however because that's just the nature of the world we live in today. Technology is moving fast, and electronics just get outdated faster today than ever before.

In any case, you can save a lot of money today if you buy a plasma TV as opposed to buying one just a year ago. How much is a lot of money? Try 40-70 percent off. One thing you can do is shop at your local Best Buy, or Good guys and get ask all the burning questions you have about TVs. Ask them to explain what it means to be HDTV, what exactly is a true flat panel TV, and so on. Ask them to explain the difference between a plasma and non plasma TV. After you get all the information that you need, and have selected the TV that you like, write down the model number, go home and google that model number. Find out who is selling that model of TV and at what price.

Now, you may be thinking that you owe it to the guy at Best Buy for explaining everything to you, and maybe you do. But, they also owe it to you to offer a competetive price. So, go online and price the TV. Also, read reviews that others have left online. Take the reviews with a grain of salt, however because you never know if the reviewer has some sort of bias For example, you could imagine that someone who is a loyal and faithful employee at Panasonic, might go onto a Plasma flat panel HDTV review website and leave a nasty comment about a competetors TV like Sharp, Sony, or Samsung. I happen to like Panasonic Plasma Flat Panel HDTV televisions. But, that's just me. You may find after doing research that some other brand is for you.

In any case, go with a major brand and not a nobody who may go out of business and leave you stranded with a Plasma TV that goes bad after a year or two of use. Here's the top HDTV brands that you should consider: Daewoo,Futisju,Gateway, Hitachi, JVC, Panasonic, Philips, RCA, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Zenith.

Visit http://www.plasmaflatpanelhdtv.com for reviews and prices on the best selling plasma tvs.

Troy Smith is a freelance writer and web developer who also has an interest with plasma flat panel hdtvs. Troy has a website at http://www.plasmaflatpanelhdtv.com where you can read reviews and get prices on the top selling plasma tvs.

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The Top 3 Problems With Plasma TVs

The Top 3 Problems With Plasma TVs
By Jim Johnson

It's easy to be instantly drawn to a plasma TV screen, especially one that is displaying full HDTV programming. The visual beauty is amazing. And plasma TVs tend to be among the lower cost thin screen technologies that are available today. But there are a few problems inherent to the design and you should at least be aware of them before making a buying decision.

The first is that plasma TVs use inert gases that are illuminated to display colors on the screen. The way that this is accomplished makes for very high contrast, vivid images on the screen, but it also can be affected by high altitudes. If you live above 6,000 - 7,000 feet above sea level, you should know that plasma TVs have to work much harder to produce the same image than they would at lower altitudes. This may not cause an immediate problem, but over time the monitor wears out much faster due to the extra work load. So if you happen to live in high altitudes, just bear this in mind when buying a plasma TV.

The second problem that plasma TVs can exhibit is a susceptibility to screen burn-in. This happens whenever any static image stays on the screen for a very long time and is still faintly visible even when the image changes. It is said to have been urned-in to the screen, and can be very irritating to see a ghost pattern still visible as you watch TV. The easy way to avoid this problem with older plasma screens is to make sure that you don't leave the TV on when you are not watching it, and especially when pausing a video game for a very long time. Thankfully though, newer plasma screen TVs have technology built in to address this problem that subtly shifts the image to surrounding pixels as you watch and essentially keeps the image moving although your eye does not detect it.

The third plasma TV problem that we will discuss is the heat it generates as it runs. Plasma screens often cause so much heat inside the unit that manufacturers usually install a fan to cool it down while operating. This actually works very well, but on some models the noise that the fan makes can become an annoyance. So listen for this problem carefully before you buy.

None of these problems are major enough to say that you shouldn't buy a plasma screen TV, but they should be understood beforehand so you can use the equipment properly, and choose the right plasma TV when you buy.

Jim Johnson is a successful author and publisher on consumer related matters. You can find out more about the best plasma tv and getting a plasma wall mount by visiting our HDTV website.

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Understanding the Myths of Plasma TV

Understanding the Myths of Plasma TV
By David Tanguay

Just as with nearly everything else, there are myths circulating about lightweight, flat panel Plasma TV screens.

Understanding the myth of plasma screens and high altitudes has to do with knowing that plasma screens were developed to perform their best located near or at sea level altitudes. Therefore, it makes sense that a plasma TV would have to work harder at higher altitudes to compensate for the difference of exterior pressure.

This compensation results in the generation of heat, which in turn turns on the screens built in cooling fans, which may or may not be included in any particular system. If the Plasma TV screen has cooling fans, they usually transmit a reverberated hum. Hearing a definite buzzing sound signals that the plasma TV does have cooling fans. It is also understandable that the life span of a plasma TV be to some extent shortened.

However, some plasma TVs shows resilience in running at paramount condition of up to 5000 feet, which is pretty good. Technology works every hour developing new innovations for our use. If they can hang Plasma TV's on the wall, they'll soon be hanging Plasma TV's on the walls atop mountains.

Talk with your local dealer over information concerning high altitudes, and be open to buying an LCD or DLP with thin flat screen panels, if there isn't an available plasma TV for your location. Remember the more an item is requested, the more likely the demand for that item will be satisfied. Your local plasma TV dealer would have the most up to date information concerning these and other issues, so be sure to ask.

Understanding the myth of leaking plasma TV's, has to do with knowing that it is not possible for gas to leak from its sealed pixel celled structure. Each element of the plasma screen is separate from the others by being sealed as well as the changing plates are sealed. When an unusual amount of pixel space of the screen display goes dark it is not possible to just fill it up again. Plasma gas does not refill, the complete panel should be replaced.

Understanding the myth of Plasma TV's adaptability with an old VCR has to do with knowing that made for consumer use plasma TV are adaptable with an old VCR which has a component video outputs, AV and S-Video. Unfortunately, VHS is to slow in resolution with an inconsistent and poor color quality for entertaining pleasure on a Plasma TV.

Understanding the myth of Mercury poisoning has to do with knowing that you are more likely to come in contact by eating fish with traces of mercury weekly, than to have a reaction to a scant amount of container filled mercury of a TV viewing screen.

Understanding the myth of energy use has to do with knowing that studies show that the energy use of both the Plasma and LCD TV's function more or less the same.

David Tanguay is dedicated in providing research, reviews & helpful information to consumers and businesses. To research, review and purchase your next TV, please visit Plasma TV Compare at http://plasmatv-compare.com

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What To Look For In Plasma TV Wall Mounts

What To Look For In Plasma TV Wall Mounts
By Jim Johnson

One of the great advantages of the modern TV screen is that many of the newer technologies employ display methods that allow the TV screen to be very thin by past TV standards. This makes having a large screen TV much more practical, especially in rooms where space is at a premium. Older large screen televisions that used CRT monitors were very large, bulky pieces of equipment that only the most spacious rooms could accommodate. But that has all changed now with LCD and plasma TVs.

So if you have decided on mounting your plasma TV to a wall in your home, you need to keep a few things in mind. First and foremost is the weight of your particular TV model. You can usually find that weight specification in the user manual or even on the box that it comes in. As you start to shop for a wall bracket system, make sure that any mount that you consider is able to comfortably handle the weight of your television. If for any reason, the wall mount fails you can wind up with a very expensive piece of equipment on the floor pretty much destroyed. So with wall mounts you will need to have strong, sturdy equipment that can easily handle the weight of your TV. As always, price will affect how heavy-duty the brackets will be, so don't spend a lot of money on the TV and then try to scrimp too much on buying a plasma TV mall mount.

If you can, it's good to get a wall mount that is specifically made for your TV model, but there are also good universal mounts available. It used to be that the only wall mounts you could get for most televisions were a set of metal brackets that mounted to the wall and the TV hung on those brackets. While very sturdy, it did not allow any movement or repositioning of the TV, so today, you can find flexible wall mount units that actually let you extend the TV from the wall and turn it to adjust the viewing angle too. Just bear in mind, that with every flexible joint in the mounting system, there is more chance that something can go wrong. So buy extra heavy-duty in this particular area.

Just getting the plasma TV wall mounts is only the first step though. Now you have to install them and we suggest that you have someone who is very familiar with this kind of task to do this job for you. You can't simply drill holes at any spot in your wall and mount the hardware. You have to do it correctly or the weight of the TV will simply pull the wallboard down along with the brackets. So it's a good idea to factor in the cost of having a well-qualified person install the mounting hardware for you, in your total wall mount budget.

Once installed, a wall mounted plasma TV can be a joy to behold and watch, and if done correctly, it will last for many years.

Jim Johnson is a successful author and publisher on consumer related matters. You can find out more about the best plasma tv and getting a plasma wall mount by visiting our HDTV website.

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Development Of Plasma Television

Development Of Plasma Television
By Julia Hall

Plasma television is the result of the gradual but progressive development and conversion of the concept of standard television into plasma. There was no concept of plasma until the last few decades, and this slowly came into being as the demands of the communications, entertainment, and television markets grew for improved and better quality imaging in standard televisions. The viewing public has enjoyed standard television programming for many years, but now, advanced research and development in these technologies have produced a flat-panel display with a wide screen with crystal clear picture quality and excellent sound clarity.

Plasma television is a new technology that is used to produce better quality pictures and sounds. The basic concept behind plasma TV is fluorescent light that is made up of free moving ions and electrons. When passed under normal voltage, the atoms have electrons, protons, and neutrons having negative, positive, and neutral charges respectively. Protons and electrons combine to give a perfect balance to the atom, and the total charges of the atom become zero. When current flows, negative charges collide with positive charges, and increase the level of energy. Xenon and Neon atoms have no shared electrons because of their stable and perfect outer shell that does not react with atoms. Resolution of imaging is excellent with more pixels per inch. This produces a better quality picture from the basic colors of green, blue, and red.

The quality of picture produced by the plasma television is amazingly realistic. Plasma HDTV (High Definition Television) is still the king of home entertainment systems. Plasma TV is the use of a full color flat panel of phosphorus for picture display. Plasma is known for excellent color combination and interactive color reproduction. These particular sets often are manufactured in larger sizes not smaller with a high display of 16.77 in unique colors. Light emitting diodes (LED) are used in the manufacture of plasma screens to display pictures with thousands of pixels changing thousands of times per seconds to create images.

There are many kids of plasma televisions available on the market today HDTV, EDTV (Enhanced Definition Television), and the old CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube Television). Of all these types of televisions, plasma high definition televisions produce better quality pictures and sound for many hours of home entertainment enjoyment. The production of and demand for plasma televisions makes if more and more affordable for the average consumer to own. Some are designed especially for home theater systems, and these sets have LCD flat panels and can be viewed from any and every angle in your home. The plasma television market has experienced better sales in home theater entertainment than standard televisions.

J. Hall writes articles for consumers who want to find the best plasma television offers currently available. She has written for many major publications about the latest satellite TV deals and promotions and how buyers can find the best discounts.

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Dark Plasma

Dark Plasma
By Jay Alfred

What is Dark Matter?

According to Donald Goldsmith, dark matter remains invisible over the entire electromagnetic spectrum known currently to Science, from the longest wave-length radio waves to the shortest wave-length gamma rays. It is important to note that this does not discount the possibility that dark matter may be emitting electromagnetic waves at frequencies that are beyond the known electromagnetic spectrum and that are beyond the capabilities of current scientific instruments to detect although they may be detected in the future when our instruments are improved. If X-ray galaxies were observed in the nineteenth century to affect nearby stars through gravity it would have been classified under matter that we would now classify as dark matter because it would not have emitted any electromagnetic waves that would have been detectable using the scientific instruments available in the nineteenth century. However, with today's instruments it can be declassified from dark matter.

Hence, matter that is now considered dark matter may be declassified in the future into ordinary matter when our instruments become more sensitive and powerful. For this very reason, new higher energy particle accelerators are being used in 2007, such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), to detect higher energy particles that have not been detected by scientific instruments up to this point in time. David Peat, who worked with leading physicists including David Bohm, says that we can only see elementary particles and phenomena which come within our range. If there are indeed more massive particles around, then we simply cannot see them. Hence, the more complete definition of dark matter would have to be that it is matter that does not emit radiation that is detectable by our current scientific instruments. This is particularly relevant in a situation when powerful, internally self-consistent, scientific theories predict higher energy particles and therefore higher frequency radiation.

Supersymmetry

Supersymmetry theory predicts the existence of higher mass-higher energy particles - beyond the energies of the particles described in the physicists 'Standard Model'. David Peat, explaining the E8 x E8 symmetry within Superstring theory (a combination of Supersymmetry and String theories), says that each E8 symmetry group describes its own (shadow) universe, particles and forces. Each group is complete, being able to fully account for the known elementary particles and forces of nature. Since the forces (except mainly for the gravitational force) are confined within each group, the elementary particles in one group are invisible when viewed from the other group. In fact, this shadow universe has matter that is not very different from the properties of dark matter. Richard Morris says, If someone tried to grasp a chunk of shadow matter, her hands would pass right through it. It has been said that one would walk through a shadow matter mountain or stand at the bottom of a shadow matter ocean and never know it. Shadow matter particles could interact with one another according to physical laws similar to those of our world. It is possible that there could be shadow matter planets, and perhaps even shadow matter organisms.

Shadow matter is ordinarily invisible just like dark matter. Shadow matter interacts with ordinary matter mainly through weak gravitational fields also, much like dark matter. Shadow matter consists of matter concentrations similar to that produced by hot or cold dark matter. John Gribbin says that one reason that the idea of a shadow universe has been taken seriously is that there is astronomical and cosmological evidence that a lot of the universe exists in the form of dark matter, detectable gravitationally but not seen. Shadow matter is composed of more massive or high energy 'super' (i.e. supersymmetric) particles and objects.

Hence, a plasma of much higher energy particles (as predicted by supersymmetry theory) that emits electromagnetic waves beyond the known electromagnetic spectrum would be classified as invisible dark matter. The particles could even be charged but they would not be detectable by our current instruments. David Peat says, It is indeed theoretically possible for a shadow universe to exist in parallel to our own. While we would feel its gravitational effects, this shadow universe would be otherwise invisible. Photons [light from the shadow group would have no interaction with the matter in our universe.

More than 99% of our current universe is in the form of plasma. Magnetic fields can be found in every region of space within our universe. Hence, we conclude that magnetic plasma (or magma) is pervasive throughout this universe. Dark matter is composed of super particles and other extended objects predicted by Supersymmetry theory. These super particles and objects are more massive and exist in higher energy environments. Plasma is associated with higher energies which allow particles in atoms to escape forming soups of charged particles. Hence, it is highly probable that higher energy universes are also composed of magnetic plasma. Under M Theory, higher dimensional universes are thought to harbor dark matter.

M Theory

M Theory offers an interesting explanation for dark matter which can be detected by its gravitational influence, yet seems to emit no radiation. Arkani-Hamed, Dvali, Dimopoulos and Nemanja Kaloper, also at Stanford, have proposed that our brane (universe) could be folded back on itself, so that stars at huge distances from us along the brane could be less than a millimeter away along a higher dimension. However, their light would not yet have reached us because it has to travel all the way around the folded brane, but their gravity took a short-cut. The gravitational effects of astrophysical objects composed of plasma would then be observed but their light or radiation would not be detected.

Can Dark Matter be in the form of Plasma?

A plasma consists of electrically conductive soups of charged particles that respond collectively to electromagnetic forces and are overall (quasi) neutral. If these particles were much more massive or of higher energy, they would not be detectable. According to plasma metaphysics, a significant proportion of dark matter is in the form of a plasma of super (high energy) particles.

In the dark current mode of plasma, the strength of the electrical current within a plasma is very low. The plasma does not glow and is essentially invisible. The plasma would not be detected unless its electrical activity was measured with sensitive instruments. Note that the ability to detect the matter rests on the sensitivity of the instrument. If we did not have the relevant instruments, these currents would have to be classified as dark matter i.e. as dark plasma. The magnetospheres of the planets are examples of plasmas operating in the dark current mode. Nevertheless, there is much more dark plasma in the universe. Dark plasma emits radiation that cannot be detected by our current scientific instruments. For example, the web of filamentary currents carrying hot plasma, cited in the author's article Acupuncture Meridians and the Cosmic Spider Web, is invisible. (Hence, by definition, they are components of dark matter.) They are detected only when ordinary matter, which condenses around them, gives out detectable radiation.

Plasmas are not just the 'fourth state of matter' - they are really the first state in modern cosmology, and they continue to be, by far, the dominant state of visible matter in the universe; perhaps also of invisible matter as well if so-called 'dark matter' continues to remain unobserved and unexplained. - Timothy Eastman, President, Plasmas International

Intergalactic Magnetic Fields

The natural tendency of plasma to carry currents is an important source of magnetic fields. We know from basic electromagnetics that currents generate magnetic fields around them. (For example, currents circulating in the Earth's core give rise to the Earth's magnetic field.) Since plasma is pervasive throughout the universe, scientists believe that virtually all visible matter in the universe is magnetized. But magnetic fields are also found outside galaxy clusters where there is no visible matter. Where did these fields come from? The origin of these magnetic fields is still a puzzle to scientists. Are these magnetic fields generated by the equally pervasive dark matter? If so, the evidence points to dark plasma which would have the ability to generate magnetic and electric fields. Both gravitational and magnetic fields and anomalies, not accounted for by visible matter, may be indirect evidence of dark invisible matter composed of the lightest super particles.

Similarities between Dark Matter and Plasma

Consider the observed properties of space plasma, compared with dark matter:

a. Low Particle Density, Diffused, Collisionless

The particle density of dark matter is low, which correlates well with the low particle density in space plasma. (Many types of plasma are low density since they are composed of soups of particles of like charges which naturally repel each other within the soup.) Dark matter is said to be diffused so is magnetic plasma in our universe. Supersymmetric particles like WIMPs form a pervasive sea of diffused matter. Dark matter has also been described as on-atomic this points directly to plasma. Dark matter objects are supposed to pass right through each other, just like objects in collisionless plasma. Magnetic plasma of different densities and other properties naturally separate into different regions, with denser matter separating from the more tenuous matter so does dark matter, based on studies of its density distribution in galaxies.

b. Structure of Dark Matter Halos versus Plasma Crystals

Dark matter is also present in the halos of elliptical galaxies. These elliptical galaxies reveal the presence of faint shells on deep photographic plates which extend out to two or three times further than the bulk of the starlight. As many as 20 shells have been discovered around one bright galaxy. Computer simulations result in a similar array of concentric shells. Shell structures have also been found in other galaxies and also in plasma crystals.

H Thomas and his colleagues have generated plasma crystals in the laboratory. These crystals were in the form of assemblies of particles which were held in a crystal-like array by a plasma of weakly ionized gas. When the assembly of microscopic particles was contained between two electrodes and illuminated by a laser beam, it could be seen, even with the naked eye, that the particles naturally arranged themselves regularly into as many as 18 planes parallel to the electrodes. In another more recent experiment, the particles in a plasma crystal arranged themselves into neat concentric shells, to a total ball diameter of several millimeters. These orderly Coulomb balls, consisting of aligned, concentric shells of dust particles, survived for long periods. The presence of concentric shells in the structure of plasma crystals and dark matter halos suggest that the dynamics in these crystals and halos are the same - both arise from the dynamics of magnetic plasma.

Conclusion

The evidence strongly suggests that a significant proportion of dark matter is in the form of magnetic plasma.

Copyright 2007 Jay Alfred

Jay Alfred is the author of three books on a new field called plasma metaphysics. The books include Our Invisible Bodies, Brains and Realities and Between the Moon and Earth. Plasma metaphysics is the application of plasma and dark matter physics to the study of our high energy subtle bodies and their corresponding environments. These bodies include the ioplasma bodies and astral bodies found in the metaphysical literature. Plasma metaphysics provides an internally consistent framework for the study of these bodies against the backdrop of modern physics. The books are available at Amazon.com

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Buying Guide to Plasma TVs

Buying Guide to Plasma TVs
By Dave Kenyon

Plasma TVs and LCD TVs should not be confused with each other, as some people tend to do. Plasma televisions basically use a plasma discharge inside, compared to LCDs which uses a mercury based active matrix system. This TV tends to be more popular among households these days compared to LCD TVs and this is simply because of one thing; the price.

Usually, the price of a Plasma TV would be far cheaper than an LCD TV. This is due to the cost of producing the LCD display panel and the quality of the LCD display itself. Although in general the Plasma TVs resolution is not as good as an LCD TVs, it can still produce very sharp images compared to CRT TVs with the help of various technology.

Worthiness

Sometimes when it comes to buying Plasma TVs, many people do not really know the real aspects behind choosing the correct one. There are many different sizes of Plasma TVs, but when you choose one, make sure the TV does not take up too much space in your house.

This is because unlike LCD displays, even the smallest Plasma TV is 40 inches in dimension. And usually Plasma TVs come with a mounting stand, which nowadays are pretty fashionable compared to the TV itself. The TV is not usually beyond 4 inches in thickness, meaning to say that you can put it right next to your wall without anything next to it, and nobody will realize its even there.

One big difference about Plasma TVs in general compared to LCD TVs is the brightness of the picture as well as the response time of the moving images. Compared to LCD TVs, Plasma TVs are generally not so bright, but these days with so much improvement, the brightness has increased, and sometimes you cant even differentiate between the two.

Response time refers to the time that images take to shift from one frame to another, usually calculated in milliseconds. The lesser it is, or the faster it is, the better. This is because when it is faster, there wont be any ghostly images forming up when there are transitions from white images to black ones.

Another main aspect to consider when it comes to buying Plasma TVs would be the lifetime of the televisions. Usually the manufacturers guarantee a lifetime of 60,000 hours or sometimes more. These days, the lifetime has been extended up to 70,000 hours or even more in many cases. You have to make sure that your TV will last at least 60,000 hours before the brightness begins to fade and the images cant be seen properly.

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A Guide To Choosing And Mounting Plasma Tv Frames

A Guide To Choosing And Mounting Plasma Tv Frames
By Vicki Churchill

Most televisions do not come packaged with their own mounting frames and it can sometimes be a daunting task selecting the right one for your needs let alone trying to actually mount it on a wall.

Fixing lcd or plasma tv frames to walls can be a tricky business especially if the fitter has little or no previous experience with do it yourself projects. Also sufficient time should be set aside to carefully plan and consider where in the room you are going to place the television set.

Choosing the right frame

The television is more often than not the focal point of the family sitting room and there is nothing better than watching a great movie in the company of loved ones. That said when the television is not switched on, your gaze will still unfortunately be drawn to it but instead it will now be a depressing empty back square

Fortunately you can buy custom plasma tv frames that smartly conceal the set in a number of different ways:-

Firstly and probably the oldest method is to hide the screen in a self contained unit looking not dissimilar to a wooden cabinet. The motorised mechanism allows the screen when switched on to rise from the cabinet. This is best suited as at the foot of the bed in the style of an ottoman.

You can also hang plasma tv frames from the ceiling! These ingenious motorised designs allow for the tv to either drop or fold down from a concealed panel in the ceiling. These are probably the most costly plasma tv frames on the market and careful consideration needs to be taken into account when assessing the structure of the building bearing in mind the weight of a large plasma screen.

The most popular and fashionable art of camouflage is to hide the screen from view behind a picture. Again, there are various ways this can be done. Typically the screen would be hidden from view by a hand picked piece of artwork complete with frame. This would either roll or rise up or slide to the side. This is probably the cheapest and most practical method to hide your screen and would be ideally suited to the sitting room above a mantelpiece.

Many of the specialised plasma tv frames will also allow the screen to be tilted or swivelled to achieve the optimum viewing angle. The design opportunities are endless and you can even buy a plasma that turns into a mirror! How cool would that be to be brushing your teeth in the bathroom whilst watching the breakfast show picture in picture!

Groundwork and Preparation

The majority of us will simply be installing standard wall mounted plasma tv frames which the average Joe should be quite capable of fitting if the correct planning and preparation is adhered to.

Read your tv manual for mounting guidelines. Some models require the use of specific plasma tv frames whilst others will be compatible with a range of third party frames.

Make sure the spot where you intend to hang the screen is not in direct sunlight making it difficult to view.

Also check the maximum weight capacity of the frame and that it will support your television set. Make sure the wall is free from any obstacles and certainly check for electrical wires and pipe work that may be hidden in the wall.

Ensure you have the right tools to hand. A power drill, tape measure, screwdriver, pencil and spirit level will all be essentials.

Finally make sure you have a friend available with strong and steady hands to assist you as these sets can weigh in excess of 90lbs. Trying to hang anything straight on a wall single-handed is difficult enough let alone a plasma television.

If careful planning and preparation together with accurate measurements made, you will have the job done in no time at all!

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Which Is Better LCD or Plasma?

Which Is Better - LCD or Plasma?
By Michelle Carey

Is it going be used for digital signage? Will it be the main display for a small room? The usage will be a big influence in what we would recommend. Digital signage is a relatively new trend for churches, and either display format would work great for this application. If it's being used in a room where the viewing angle is important, the best choice will most likely be Plasma. They tend to have better viewing angles than LCDs, though LCD viewing angles have been improving. Where will it be placed? How much room do you have to work with? If you have a small space, Plasma monitors may not be the best option since they are generally not available smaller than 37 diagonal. So, if you need a small 30 display for a kiosk then an LCD display is the best solution. At the same time, most LCD screens do not usually come larger than a 40 diagonal. So, if you think a 65 display would look great on your platform or would work perfectly as your stage confidence monitor, then Plasma is the way to go.

OK, so what's the first question you always ask? - How much are they? - This is a great question, but it should really be the last thing you consider. By answering all of the above questions, it's very likely that you have already determined the display that is right for your situation. So when it comes to price, as a general rule, if the size is the same and the features are the same, then a Plasma display will be less expensive than an LCD display. Just remember, less expensive does not necessarily mean better or worse. It is always better to choose the right option for the specific application.

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A Quick Guide to High Definition Plasma Televisions

A Quick Guide to High Definition Plasma Televisions
By Chris Robertson

Televisions come in two digital formats - High Definition television and Standard Definition television. More and more people today are realizing the amazing benefits of a higher standard when it comes to television. As a result, High Definition plasma televisions are becoming one of the new trends of home entertainment.

What does High Definition Mean in the Entertainment World?

High Definition simply means a new, higher standard than before. Television screens project images in tiny pixels using various types of resolutions that determine the end quality of the picture (or what we actually see on the screen). Resolution is how many lines are available horizontally and vertically to display the pixels. A High Definition television screen could have more or less resolution than the average computer monitor. As you can see, the high definition television will often provide a clearer, more realistic image than even the average computer monitor.

High Definition Plasma Television Goes Further

A High Definition plasma television goes even further and provides a larger, wider screen that can create images using a layer of trapped gas between two glass screens. The image quality is of the best detail when compared to other non-CRT technologies, however, plasma TVs are known for lacking brightness.

When entertaining at home, consumers are able to enjoy almost theater-quality imagery with the High Definition plasma television. They can watch their favorite TV programs or movies while enjoying maximum quality pictures.

LCD Panel Monitor Comparison

The High Definition plasma flat panel can be compared with the LCD panel monitor, which is a large, flat TV screen that's also known for its excellent picture quality. The High Definition plasma flat panel is very similar to the LCD panel monitor in shape and size, but with plasma technology.

Other Technologies

Other products that are leading the way in technology side-by-side with High Definition plasma televisions include the LCD projector, which can work with an LCD panel monitor, the advanced notebook computer, the handheld digital camera, and the amazing digital camcorder. Each of these is taking the electronics market by storm.

Consumers who choose to buy any of these products find them to be fun as well as practical. For example, those who buy notebook computers are able to carry them anywhere they go. They can work from the office, from home or abroad. They can store files and pull them up from anywhere on the planet! Those who buy digital camcorders are able to film home videos from anywhere - without a complicated setup. Products such as handheld digital cameras and LCD projectors make presentations so much easier for those with a tight schedule.

High Definition plasma televisions are priced anywhere from $1,600 to more than $10,000. Pricing depends on the features, brand name, size and capabilities. Those who buy a High Definition plasma television can amaze their friends with this unique technology.

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The Features and Benefits of the Multisystem Plasma TV

The Features and Benefits of the Multisystem Plasma TV
By John Dulaney

In addition, the prices of plasma screen television technology has fallen quite a bit since they first hit the market a number of years ago. When the first flat panel and plasma televisions first hit the market, they were too expensive for any but the wealthiest consumers to afford, but the prices of these televisions have dropped into the realm where they can be affordable to the average consumer.

There are many things to consider when shopping for a plasma TV, but one of the most important things to look for is the ability of the TV to play a number of different formats, including PAL, SECAM and NTSC. These multisystem plasma televisions have a number of advantages over single format systems, and it is important to shop around for the best combination of quality and value.

What are Plasma Televisions?

Plasma televisions are the latest technology, and they are known for their excellent high quality displays and large screen viewing sizes. Plasma screen televisions use an array of cells, called pixels to display their picture. Each pixel consists of three sub-pixels, which correspond to the colors of red, blue and green. The television uses gas in a plasma state to produce the picture, and this gas reacts with the phosphors within the sub-pixels to produce the high quality color these televisions are known for.

The phosphors contained in the plasma TV are the same as those in a traditional television or monitor, but since each of the sub-pixels is individually controlled using advanced electronics. These advanced electronics are capable of producing more than 16 million colors, providing for a richer color depth in a very slender package. The screen of the traditional plasma TV is less than six inches thick, making it perfect for any room of the house.

The plasma TV is the perfect choice for home theatres, and as the prices have become more and more affordable many homeowners are building home theatres to enhance their enjoyment of the latest movies and the latest television programs. These plasma displays are rapidly turning into the center of home entertainment, and a number of other devices, such as DVD players, hard drive recorders, HDTV receivers, computers and video games, can be connected to a plasma screen TV to make it even more entertaining.

What makes a Multisystem Plasma TV so Important?

The multisystem plasma TV is capable of playing a number of different formats, and connecting to a number of different broadcast signals. Digital TV, and high definition digital TV (HDTV), have been making major inroads into the world of broadcasting, and it is important for all television buyers to purchase a TV that is HDTV ready. Digital television provides a dramatic improvement in terms of both picture and sound quality compared to normal NTSC analog programming.

This digital programming comes in two distinct flavors standard analog definition television (SDTV) or high definition television (HDTV).

HDTV provides the highest quality in digital entertainment, providing up to 1,080 scan lines, and HDTV is rapidly becoming the favored format for entertainment enthusiasts everywhere.SDTV as well is also a big improvement over the standard television signal of today, and the SDTV signal also allows television stations to broadcasts several different programs using the same bandwidth as the HDTV signal.

The Benefits of Plasma TVs

This plasma TV technology has a number of important benefits for consumers, including the large size of the displays. The thinness of the plasma TV has allowed these TVs to provide a combination of large size and convenience that was impossible with the traditional CRT television technology.

In addition to the traditional floor mounting options, plasma TVs can be mounted on the wall, providing a great deal more flexibility and convenience than traditional TVs. The thinnest plasma TVs on the market are barely more than three inches thick, and they can provide very large viewing areas as well. Some of the most popular plasma TV sizes include 37, 42 and 50, but some can exceed 60 in size.

Plasma television technology also provides a higher resolution than traditional forms of television, and that is one of the primary benefits of this new technology Plasma TVs are capable of displaying a wide variety of signals, including HDTV, DTV and traditional television signals. In addition, they are capable of capturing signals from VGA, SVGA and XGA signals form computers, making them even more versatile.

The absence of scan lines is another important feature of plasma television technology. Traditional CRT screens use an electron beam which scans the picture tube from top to bottom on a repeated basis. When playing a traditional NTSC signal these scan lines can be visible to the naked eye. Plasma TVs, on the other hand, include built in line doubling, and this line doubling serves to further enhance the quality of the picture and provide for a viewing experience free of visible scan lines.

Unlike traditional televisions, plasma screen televisions provide a perfectly flat viewing surface, with no curvature at all. This true flat screen serves to eliminate the distortion that can occur around the edges of a traditional TV.

Considerations for the Plasma TV Buyer

There are a number of important considerations to be made when shopping for a plasma TV, including the fact that these TVs generally do not come with built in tuners. Buyers must therefore be prepared to supply a signal from either a cable box or a satellite box. Other signal sources could include a DVD player, a computer or and HDTV tuner and receiver.It is also important to buy upgraded video cables in order to get the most from your plasma TV. A plasma screen TV is a major purchase, and it is important to purchase the highest quality cables to go with it. The use of inferior cables and other items will be much more apparent on a plasma TV than on a traditional CRT screen. It is important to use the highest quality cables when connecting the plasma TV to DVD players, VCRs and other video devices.

It is also important to make sure that the plasma TV you are considering is fully HDTV ready, and that it is capable of playing a variety of different formats, including PAL, NTSC, SECAM and the like, and that it be capable of accepting video signals from a variety of devices, including computers, DVD players, VCRs and Laser Disc players.

The brand can be an important consideration as well, and it is important for those in search of a great plasma TV to carefully read the reviews of each TV they are considering. Some of the most popular makers of Plasma TVs include such household names as Toshiba, Hitachi, Phillips, Sharp, Samsung, Panasonic and Sony. Even though the prices of plasma screen televisions have fallen quite a bit in recent years, these TVs are still major purchases, and it pays to give a purchase of this nature the consideration it deserves.

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Buying a Plasma or LCD TV FAQs

Buying a Plasma or LCD TV FAQs
By Philip Liu

This article focuses on frequently asked questions by buyers of plasma and LCD televisions.

Q: Does the plasma in plasma televisions need to be recharged or replaced over time?

A: No. The plasma gases are sealed in individual cells when they are manufactured. There is no way to recharge or replace the gases. However, plasma TVs, when used normally, will last you many, many years (up to 20 years) so you don't have to worry about the screen burning out for a long time.

Q: Are plasma and LCD TVs difficult to install?

A: While you may want to hire a professional electrician to help you with wiring if you are installing your plasma or LCD television on a wall, you can also easily place the television on a stand yourself and place it anywhere you like.

Q: Do plasma and LCD TVs give off radiation?

A: All electronic devices, including televisions, must comply with FDA guidelines (in the United States) and CSA guidelines (in Canada) on radiation emission before being permitted to be sold to the public. While there is radiation emission in the form of ultraviolet light, the amount is negligible and you are unlikely to be affected by it watching the television from normal distances.

Q: What are anamorphic widescreen DVD movies?

A: There are two common ways of recording wide format movies on a DVD: letterbox and anamorphic. Letterbox refers to a video played with horizontal black bars on the top and bottom of the picture. Anamorphic recordings are also commonly labeled Enhanced for 16:9 TVs. Anamorphic recordings have over 30% more vertical resolution than letterbox format and elimates or significantly reduces the black bars found in letterbox pictures in order to fit to the screen size of 16:9 televisions.

Q: Do LCDs have a burn-in problem?

A: No. Unlike CRT and plasma TVs, liquid crystal displays do not use phosphor and thus have no problems with a still image becoming permanently stored on the screen. Instead, LCD TVs use a backlight on a colored, transluscent liquid crystal screen.

Q: Can I use a game console such as Sony Playstation 2, Nintendo Game Cube or Microsoft XBOX with my LCD TV?

A: Yes. If you intend to use a game console and/or watch standard TV broadcasts over cable, satellite or antenna, an LCD TV is a superior choice over plasma televisions. The repetitive image from games and unused black-filled borders will damage a plasma TV by burning a permanent image into the phosphor.

Q: Will leaving my LCD TV on cause the image to degrade?

A: No. Unlike plasma TVs, this LCD TV does not exhibit aging over time. The brightness of the image remains the same because LCD televisions use a florescent backlight.

Q: Can I mount my LCD TV straight into drywall or plaster?

A: No, drywall or plaster alone will not offer enough support. A structural beam or stud must be used as the anchor for the wall mount.

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What Are Plasma Televisions?

What Are Plasma Televisions?
By Chris Vorelli

Televisions previous to the Plasma TV explosion used the (CRT) cathode ray tube to give users the ability to watch television. CRT televisions works by shooting out a beam of negative charged particles called electrons into a large glass tube. These negative electrons

For the past 75 years, the vast majority of televisions have been built around the same technology, the cathode ray tube (CRT). In a CRT television, a gun fires a beam of electrons (negatively-charged particles) inside a large glass tube. The electrons illuminate phosphor atoms inside the tube (screen), this allows the TV picture to be produced by illuminating different areas of the phosphor coating, this is what gives you the CRT television.

Now welcome to the new face of television, Plasma TV. Plasma has taken the home theater market by storm because of their amazing picture quality and very thin design. The idea of plasma display panels began in 1964 at the University of Illinois. The first displays were very primitive using only points of light created in the laboratory. As time went on digital processing, and other technology, made vivid plasma displays a reality.

Plasma televisions use a much different type of technology thatn CRT models, they use something called pixels. Using a video signal the pixels on the flat screen light up with a high-energy beam of electrons that are separated into the 3 primary colors, red, green and blue. From the illuminated fluorescent lights pixels you get the full color spectrum that produces a full range of colors that give you the image on the screen. Each pixel on the screen has three fluorescent lights in it, a green, red and a blue fluorescent light. Each fluorescent light in the pixel can produce 16 million colors, giving you amazing colors and overall picture quality that you can't finder in regular CRT televisions.

Another feature that you can't find in CRT TVs is the widescreen design found on Plasma televisions. The (16:9) aspect ratio is the same dimensions used in movie theaters. This feature gives Plasma flat screen high definition television models a cinematic feel, that is great for watching feature films, concerts, Monday Night Football or anything else you can imagine.

And unlike conventional television models, there are no scan lines on plasma televisions, so the picture is much sharper. The viewing angle is far superior than CRT, there is 170 degree viewing angle so you can basically watch the TV from any area in the room. As I mentioned before Plasma Tvs are very thin, only 3.3 inches in width. This makes them perfect for hanging on your wall, freeing up space in your home. Just like a picture frame, you can now hang your television on your wall!

So who manufacturers these thin TV displays? You can choose from numerous brand names which I'm sure you are familiar with such as, Sony, Sharp, Hitachi and Samsung to name a few. Plasma isn't the only technology available if you are a HDTV buff, you should also check out LCD televisions and rear projection TVs.

And if you want to find a cheap plasma TV, check out the discount deals available through internet, particularly Amazon.com and Ebay.com. Those 2 online merchants are trusted and can offer not only new, but used and refurbished models for even bigger savings.

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Plasma Entertainment Centers

Plasma Entertainment Centers
By Josh Riverside

Plasma TVs are fast growing in popularity as the myths around their short life span gradually dissipate, more and more people are now enjoying the fruits of this latest technology.

Studies indicate that that you can increase the viewing life span of plasma TVs by the way you install them. This has ushered in an era of plasma TV entertainment centers whose designs and features specially cater to increasing the length of usage of the plasma TV.

In fact, plasma TV centers are the perfect way to show off your plasma TV. Not only are they sturdy but their designs and finish compliment the over all impact of your TV. You can mount your plasma TV on any wall of your home. For example, if you wish to install your TV over the fireplace, you can consider the flat wall mount entertainment centers. These entertainment solutions are not only space saving but you also get the added benefit of getting the full impact of the image display.

Another option worth considering is the tilted wall mounts. These entertainment centers allow you to keep your TV at eye-level and you also have the choice of viewing your TV from any part of the room.

If space is not a problem, then you can think in terms of table stand entertainment centers, but you also have to keep in mind that each TV unit comes with its own custom fitted table stand.

The placement of the speakers needs adequate attention because they sound different depending on where they are placed. With plasma entertainment centers, you can enjoy listening to the music through ceiling speakers. As the name suggests, these speakers are adjusted into the ceiling of your room. These speakers hide seamlessly in any ceiling design and can be installed both before or after construction. You can also consider wall speakers as an alternative to in ceiling speakers.

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50 Inch Daewoo Plasma HDTV Reviewed

50 Inch Daewoo Plasma HDTV Reviewed
By John Lloyd

The Daewoo plasma hdtv is definitely a fantasy for alot of people, especially the Daewoo model DP-50SM because it is equipped with an advanced huge 50 inch screen. This Daewoo plasma hdtv provides numerous benefits to the observer, clarity and sharpness are two of many.

To begin with, this Daewoo HDTV provides a 160 degree angle. Now if your watching from a distant side angle away from the Daewoo plasma you can still view the screen. For a clear picture this Daewoo plasma hdtv DP-50SM has 720 pixels, along with a 16:9 big screen picture, that simply makes it 50 inches wide.

There are many advantages to choosing the DP-50SM 50 inch Daewoo plasma tv such as a HiFi stereo sound audio system, five band equalizer control, digital 3D comb filter, plus 11 different languages to choose from for the OSM screen.

The Daewoo model is protected from allowing images to become burned into the plasma, because of its built-in plasma screen protection. An alarm is offered if you like your Daewoo to awaken you each day. You can easily buy this Daewoo plasma hdtv and experience all the benefits of this model today and enjoy them for yourself.

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