Plasma Guide

Introduction - Beginners Guide to Plasma Televisions
01 July 2011
A DVD is a storage format capable of holding large amounts of data such as movies. DVD's look like compact discs 'CDs' because it's physical dimensions are the same '12cm'....

Pros and Cons
12 April 2007
Most screens are 42 inch (107 cm) in diagonal size upwards, which makes them perfect for home theater use. Color reproduction is great, especially the 'darkroom' contrast, which produces the ideal 'perfect black'....

Tips and a Glossary of Terms
12 April 2007
Be careful when hanging a plasma screen TV over your fireplace, make sure the area where the plasma TV will be placed is below a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit....

How a Plasma Screen Works and it's Parts
12 April 2007
The plasma screen looks good from nearly every angle because it contains hundreds of thousands of tiny cells. These cells are made up from xenon and neon gas....

HDTV and it's Implications for a New Plasma TV
12 April 2007
HDTV is one of the recent advancements in television technology. Since 2005, more and more plasma TVs have become packaged with HDTV, so what exactly is it?....

1080p Plasma Screens - Equals 1080 Lines of Resolution Shown Progressively
06 June 2010
HD Ready logo's are plastered all over every electrical retailer, most people will probably assume one size fits all, and there is little differnce between HD Ready television....

Resolution Chart for the Plasma Pixel Technology
12 April 2007
Most LCD and plasma TV sets will allow you to pick from a standard list of native or true resolution settings. The most common are as follows....

VESA Wall Mount Compatible and FDMI Flat Display Mounting Interface
12 April 2007
VESA stands for "Video Electronics Standards Association" and is a international body which initiates standards for video and computing equipment....

Plasma vs LCD - What's the Difference Between These Flat Screen TVs?
12 April 2007
If you're considering buying a new television, then one of the first decisions you'll have to make is whether to buy a plasma or lcd television. What's the difference?....

Plasma Televisions: Related News

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Consumers who own a Panasonic 3D Plasma to get Avatar early
15 September 2010
Good news for consumers who have purchased a 3D plasma television from Panasonic. They will gain access to a copy of 'Avatar 3D' before anyone else....

Related Topics: HD Ready

HD Guide

Introduction - HD Ready
05 December 2010
HD Ready refers to 'High Definition' ready, and is a relatively new visual technology for televisions. The life like accuracy of a television's picture is dependent upon....

High Definition Resolutions / Formats
23 April 2009
A 'High definition TV' is defined as a television screen which can display vertical resolution lines numbering 720 and above. Currently there are four standard resolution formats for HD, which are listed below....

720p, entry point for HDTVs
23 April 2009
720p represents the entry point for displaying HD. 720p refers to seven hundred and twenty lines of resolution. The 'p' in 720p stands for progressive scan. The term progressive scan aptly describes how it functions....

1080i, interlaced video for HDTV
23 April 2009
The i stands for interlaced and the the p for progressive scan. The 1080i format is capable of displaying content at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Depending on the country a 1080i television is operating in....

1080p, progressive scan for HDTV
23 April 2009
The 1080p HD format, as of 2009, is the best screen technology available to domestic consumers. The number 1080 refers to the lines of resolution, and p refers to progressive scan....

Cheap HD television, what can you expect to pay?
23 April 2009
Whilst there used to be a premium paid for a HD ready television, by the beginning of 2009 virtually every television was HD ready. No premium needs to be paid, the television with the cheapest price is typically the cheapest HDTV....

HDMI connection, benefits and versions
23 April 2009
If you're looking to buy a HD Ready television, then it's more than likely you've heard of 'HDMI'. While SCART is the standard analog connector interface for non-HD televisions, HDMI is the standard connector interface for digital televisions....

HDTV as a PC Monitor
23 April 2009
In the past, most CTR televisions were not compatible with a personal computer. For the majority of the 1980's, and 90's, computers used the 'Video Graphics Array' (VGA) display....

Related Topics: HD Broadcasters (UK)

Broadcaster Guide

BBC HD
18 May 2010
As of 2010, the BBC is slowly airing the majority of their programming in high definition. They have recently launched a HD channel, called 'BBC One HD'....

ITV HD
18 May 2010
ITV are a terrestrial television network in the UK, which is funded through commercial advertising. It was the first commercial television network in the UK, and was comprised of regional operators such as Granada and Carlton....

Sky+ HD
18 May 2010
Sky were the first broadcaster in the UK to offer high definition programming. The service was launched in the year two thousand and six. The name of BSkyB's service was originally Sky HD, but it has recently been changed to Sky+ HD....

Virgin HD
18 May 2010
Virgin's HD television service is a part of Virgin Media Inc. This is the rebranded company which was formerly ntl:Telewest, and before that NTL and Telewest....

Related Topics: LCD Televisions

LCD Guide

Introduction to LCD TVs
13 September 2010
LCD stands for "liquid crystal display", which is a technology that builds up an image through the use of pixels. LCD displays are renowned for their low electrical usage, low heat production, and picture clarity and sharpness....

Resolution, Pixel and Picture Quality Information for LCD TVs
09 November 2009
A DVD recorder is a device for recording multimedia content onto a DVD disc. They are a fairly recent addition to the plethora of home multimedia technology....

3D LCD Televisions
18 May 2010
There are a number of LCD televisions which support 3D content in 2010. The price of these televisions has come down in price, while they once £3000 and above....

Price Guide for LCD Televisions in 2009
23 June 2009
The three best selling screen sizes are currently 19, 32 and 42 inches. As the below price guideline shows, the greater the screen size, the larger the decrepancy in price, from low to good quality....

Beginners Introduction to Wall Mounts
09 November 2009
There are inherent dangers to mounting a television onto a wall or ceiling. If you're inexperienced with DIY, then the best advice is to pay for an engineer to install the mount for you....

Howto: Wall or Ceiling Mounting a LCD television
09 November 2009
Wall mounts are sometimes included with a TV, but on the whole are sold separately. They, as the name would suggest, allow a TV to be mounted to a wall....

Connecting a PC and LCD television
09 November 2009
Most LCD televisions and video cards are plug and play (Windows). This means that your Windows installations will do most of the hard work, when it comes to compatibility and setup....

Related Topics: Television Stands

Stand Guide

Introduction to Television Stands
22 March 2011
With the advent of slimline TVs, which weigh a substanial amount less than the old traditional CRT TVs, the stand upon which they sit or are fixed can now incorporate a range of new designs and materials....

Related Topics: Price, Deals, Retailers of Televisions

Price Guide

Sony Launch a VAT Reclaim Offer for a 3D Television
01 November 2010
From the 28th of October 2010, till Christmas Eve 2010, Sony have announced an offer where consumers can reclaim the VAT paid on selected Sony products....

Buying a New Television - Features to Seek?
01 June 2010
The latest development in television technology is 3D. The one drawback to this technology is the cost. Costing at least £1500, they are currently not within the budget of most households.....

An Examination of Television Prices, 2009
09 August 2009
The above data clearly indicates that £210-310 and £510-760 represent the most popular price structure for LCD screens. Televisions within the £210-310 price range contain screens with a size between 18 and 22 inches....

Retailers, Advice for Picking a Site to Buy a TV From
12 May 2009
There are many things to consider when looking for a new TV, chief amongst these is the price. Nobody wants to pay the full whack, especially when they can find it cheaper elsewhere....

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