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How to buy a Flat Screen Television in 6 easy steps:

1.How much do you want to spend? Give yourself a price range and stick to it . For
example if you are looking to spend no more than $3000 only look at televisions in
that range. And remember you get what you pay for in the world of flat screen
televisions. If you get a Plasma Display for under $2000 remember that it will not
have a picture like a Plasma that sells for $4000. Here is a list of price ranges and
screens available in those ranges : $1500 - $2500 : will get you a decent EDTV 42″
Plasma made by a Top brand name, or a HDTV LCD in the 20″ to 30″ range, and a
low end HDTV DLP or LCD projection

$2500 - 3500 : this is the price range that most 42″ Plasmas, 30″ - 37″ LCD and 50″
rear projection televisions fall into. Plan on getting a excellent display if you are
willing to spend close to $3500 (all HDTV)

$3500 and up : this price range the Plasma,LCD and rear projection screen sizes
start getting larger and you get top

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of the line brand names such as Sony, Hitachi
and Panasonic in the larger screen sizes and more options available such as input
and outputs.

2. Plasma vs LCD vs LCD or DLP rear projection

choose Plasma : if you want overall great color saturation, contrast and screen size

choose LCD : if you want your screen to double as a computer monitor or video
game console such as XBOX 360 with HDTV, they look insane

choose DLP or LCD rear projection : if you are going for screen size and budget

3. Screen Size, Screen Size, Screen Size. This might be one of the most important
factors to you when selecting a television because we all know bigger is always
better. With the larger screen sizes especially 50″ and up we are in the true HDTV
range. Remember when shopping for the display always look at it at a local retailer
such as a Circuit City or Best Buy even if you are going to purchase it online.
Basically you want to see it for yourself. (Note: when viewing screen sizes in t he
store always remember they will appear smaller than they actually are when you get
them

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home, because they are all placed next to each other. The 42″ actually look
small when they are all hung next to each other at the stores but when you get it
home you will see it is no joke.)

4. What connectivity options do you require. Basically what are you going to need to
connect this television to your existing cable or satellite receiver or over the air
antenna. Do you have a audio system you are going to want to connect? What
connections do you desire such as HDMI? Component VIdeo? and so on. You should
always look for the highest quality connections for video if you can. Video
connection quality from highest to lowest is HDMI, component-video, S-Video,
composite-video (white and yellow A/V cables) and antenna/cable inputs.
Remember you will need enough inputs for everything you are going to connect to
the television such as a DVD player, DVR, satellite, cable, computer and other
devices. Also the cables that come with most displays or devices (if they even do)
aren’t of the greatest quality and I would suggest getting a high end cable such as
those made by Monster Cables.

5. Picture Quality. I feel this is

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the most important deciding factor when purchasing
a Plasma, LCD or rear projection TV. The only way to determine this is to actually
compare displays side by side, read reviews and specifications. If you are going to
compare displays at a store bring a DVD alone to use as a reference when judging
between different displays.

6. Warranty and Service Contract. Make sure the display you are going to purchase
has at least a 1 year warranty on parts and labor offered by the manufacturer and it
would be a great idea to purchase a extended warranty and service contract
especially on a Plasma display because if something does go wrong fixing the
display will cost much more than just buying a new one. (note: if you are installing a
display on a wall always have professional do it!)

Enjoy your new Television!

Bill Ransom provides the latest information reviews of Plasma, LCD and Rear Projection
HDTV Television at http://flatscreenbuyers.com

Though both LCD and plasma displays come in the form of slim flat panel displays, yet from a technology perspective, these two flat panel displays process the image in a totally different manner.

Plasma uses a matrix of tiny gas plasma cells that are charged by precise electrical voltages to emit light and hence to create the picture image. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) panels - work by trapping a liquid crystal solution between two sheets of polarized glass. When an electric current is passed through the liquid crystals, they change the polarization of the light passing through them in response to the electric voltage as a result of which, more or less light is able

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to pass through the polarized glass on the face of the display.

It is not the scope of this article to go into the actual details of how these different display technologies process the image after all, what really matters is not what is going behind the screen but rather how these different display technologies perform as a television screen. At the same time, it is worth taking note that it is these same differences that give each of these display technologies, its strengths and weaknesses, and that therefore render one more suitable than the other in certain circumstances.

The list below highlights the most important differences between these two flat panel display technologies:

Size: For the

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time being, collision between plasma television and LCD TV occur in the 40 to 50 inch screen range. In reality, most LCD TVs top out at around 50 inch; larger screen sizes are also available though choice is still very much limited. This means that for anything larger than 50-inch, a plasma display is your only real option if what you are after is a direct-view TV system. On the other hand, at the smaller end of spectrum, namely 15 to 36 TVs, LCD is the way to go if what you want is something stylish and slim (at under 4-inches in depth).

Price: Here, the playing field is leveling at a fast rate. Up to very recent,

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plasma was the obvious choice for all screen sizes where collision between these two technologies occurs; this is no longer the case. In general, plasma still leads by a good margin only at the bigger screen sizes 50-inch and upwards. At the smaller end (up to 44-inch), the price advantage when it comes to plasma vs LCD TV sets, starts to shift more towards LCD TVs.

Overall Picture Performance: Both plasma and the latest TFT-LCD flat panel displays are capable of producing excellent picture quality with bright, crisp clear images. However, plasma flat panel displays are more suitable for basic home theater usage than LCD. The gas cell structure within a plasma display

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is such that there is no light leaking between adjacent cells (or pixels). This renders plasma displays capable of displaying deeper blacks hence more suited to television and movie scenes where lots of dark and light content is shown simultaneously.

In comparison, the nature of LCD technology where a backlight shines through the LCD layer means that it is hard for it to achieve true blacks (i.e. true absence of light) as there is always some light leakage from adjacent pixels.

This does not mean that LCD panel s are not suitable as TV screens; today s LCD TV sets make use of extreme high contrast panels that are capable of displaying very

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deep blacks, yet the latest plasma TV sets still have a slight edge.

Viewing-angle: What used to be a clear advantage for plasma displays is becoming more and more a non-issue especially with the latest generation of LCD televisions, however…

Do not always assume that viewing angle is no longer an issue when comparing plasma vs lcd TVs. The tendency in particular with the cheaper LCD TV sets - is that the deterioration in picture quality with off-axis viewing is more accentuated with LCD than with plasma displays.

Image Retention and Burn-in: LCD TVs enjoys a technological advantage; they are not prone to burn-in, and image retention in LCD TVs referred to as image

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sticking , is often completely reversible.

It is important to realize here that while burn-in in plasma displays and image sticking in LCD panels both lead to image retention, yet these are two completely different phenomena.

Burn-in is no longer much of a concern as it used to be with plasma televisions up to the recent past, especially for people with normal TV viewing requirements. Similarly, image sticking with LCD TVs is unlikely to take place under normal home entertainment use.

Viewing Distance: It seems that the pixel size and shape of an LCD panel renders a smoother picture than an equivalently sized plasma panel for the same pixel count.

This means that even if your viewing distance falls within

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the recommended distance of approximately twice the screen width for an HDTV, if this is less than at least nine feet, most probably you will be better off with an LCD TV.

Life-time: This is a non-issue with either technology. In fact, both plasma and LCD TV sets come with a quoted half-lifetime of around 60,000hrs. Even if this were just 30,000hrs, it would imply more than 14 years of use at 6 hours a day. And this when the average household in the US replaces the TV set every 7 years!

In other words, both plasma and LCD TV sets make use of extremely stable and reliable display technologies. As such, lifetime is more dependent upon manufacturer quality rather

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than upon display technology.

Response: Plasma TV sets carry an advantage here because even though LCD technology has improved to the extent that this is becoming less of an issue, yet LCD has still some way to go to achieve the same level of pixel response times as phosphor based displays.

Power Requirements: The advantage here goes to LCD panels as these consume less electricity. Estimates show that the use of LCD panels can result in some 30% power savings for the same screen size than plasma display.

Making the Choice

There is a market for both plasma and LCD displays - Plasma gives you a bigger screen for your dollar, deeper blacks, but then LCD do not suffer from

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burn-in and at the smaller end of the market (less than 40-inch screen size), LCD is your only way forward if you want something slim and stylish.

It is all a question of knowing what are the advantages and limitations of each with respect to your specific needs.

This article is an excerpt from a series of informative guides appearing on Practical-Home-Theater-Guide.COM under the Plasma and LCD TV sections of the site.

It covers only the very basics when it comes to compare plasma vs LCD TVs. There are a lot more considerations one has to take into account when selecting the display technology for a flat screen TV.

To find out more, please refer to the detailed guides appearing

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Last updated on 10th May 2007. Copyright (c) 2004/2007 www.practical-home-theater-guide.com. All rights reserved.

Andrew Ghigo A Telecoms/Electronics engineer by profession, with specialization in digital switching and telecoms fraud management systems; a keen home theater enthusiast, with a lifelong interest in home electronics and a devoted audiophile for the last 25-yrs.

Editor and publisher of http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com - a comprehensive home theater guide to home theater systems, product reviews and home theater design.

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Since Sony corporation began, Sony has been committed to bringing the world the best in technology for the home. Having made contributions in consumer technology, we now have access to the Sony High Definition TV set range, one of the best in HDTV technology.

Sony has been a leader in electronics, and Sony is certainly well-known for its introduction of the Walkman. Sony has been leap years ahead with its technology in TV sets. And the Trinitron technology has filtered through the years, improving to 'WEGA' technology. Sony now brings us the Bravia range of HD TVs.

The Sony High Definition TV set range is another commitment from Sony to be committed to its Sony style way of working. Sony High Definition TV set comes in several elegant models, all designed with the very best in technology, while also offering a HDTV which looks great in your house.

When the Sony High Definition TV set first was released the range of Sony High Definition TV set products was priced beyond which most would have been willing to pay. However, as people like you and me have seen the benefits of HDTV technology, more and more people have purchased a Sony High Definition TV set. This has worked to our benefit, as the prices of Sony High Definition TV set have reduced in price, and finding a Sony High Definition TV set at the best prices is fully possible.

Sony High Definition televisions (formerly named the Wega) are some of the company's most recent products, and you're sure to find a Sony High Definition TV set that's right for you! Although these Sony LCD HD TVs were initially somewhat high-priced, they are somewhat more reasonable now. The Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 is a 40-inch model that retails for close to $2200. Regardless, they do provide some of the best pictures that you can get on a LCD TV. Although LCD HD TVs may not quite be able to compete with plasma HDTV, Sony has certainly done a nice job with the rebranded Bravia line. At a major HDTV review site, the Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 HDTV got a rating of 7.7 from the editors on a ten-point scale. The Sony High Definition TV set KDL-V40XBR1 also had an average user rating of 8.4 (from 87 users).

::: Where To Buy A Sony High Definition TV set? :::
You can buy a Sony High Definition TV set set from many places. Local electrical stores stock Sony Bravia range of HD TVs. Also online many places sell the Sony High Definition TV set range of HD TVs.

Online you may be able to make a bigger savings on a Sony High Definition TV set, allowing you to get the best prices for a Sony High Definition TV set set. Always make sure that the online HDTV store can deliver to your , and make sure you factor in all the costs of delivery.

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The Panasonic TH-42PX50U is a 42″ plasma TV and one of Panasonics newest additions to its plasma range. The realism of a TV pictures has never been better with the technology of plasma TVs getting better and this plasma TV is one that is leading the way. It has a contrast ratio of 3000:1 which means whites are whiter and blacks are blacker and a display of 8.58 billion colors, giving you better quality of viewing.

Aesthetics

Let’s start with the border of the screen. Around the outside of the plasma screen Panasonic have made the border color a sleek black, along with the excellent contrast ratio the black border enhances the picture quality making the picture more

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defined and legit. The plasma sits on a simple silver stand with the speakers of the plasma mounted at the bottom under the screen. This plasma is of a smooth elegant design that would go well in any room.

Picture Quality

Before we talk about how good the Panasonic TH-42PX50U’s picture quality is, there are a few settings that need to be changed before watching something on it. First off the contrast needs to be set a -10, the sharpness at -5, the brightness at +5 and the tint and colors at 0. These setting will give you a natural cinema like picture which really is the optimal setting for viewing. Now let’s talk about how good the picture quality

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is.

Mostly all plasma TVs of today have great bright and dark colors; however the ultimate test to see if a plasma TV has great picture quality is to how bright colors show up when there is a dark background in the background. To see how good the Panasonic TH-42PX50U performed we tested out The Matrix and Aerosmith live in concert DVDs. Both these DVDs contain lots of scenes where there is a dark or black background and blight sharp colors in the foreground. An average plasma would have trouble displaying these picture where by a glow on the screen would be visible around the edges of the bright objects. In the Panasonic’s TH-42PX50U case it has no trouble dealing

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with dark backgrounds and blight foregrounds, I was amazed at how well it performed - the picture was nice and crisp with a great natural look.

Sound Quality

The sound quality of this plasma was also very impressive. The 16 watt speakers mounted at the bottom drive out a clean full sound with no anomalies or static. You will find that even when you turn the volume right up the quality and cleanliness of the sound still remains the same. Adding more bass will give you a fuller sound and in contrast adding more treble will give you a crisper sound, again without taking away sound quality.

Overall this is a great plasma TV that not only has great picture

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and sound quality but great features too, like a tuner that gracefully degrades - meaning when a signal is weak or interfered with the tuner can still display the picture and not just drop out like some other plasmas do. This plasma also features a simple user friendly menu which is easy to navigate through and the ability to have 6 inputs connected to it.

Set backs

- Inputs only on the back, no inputs on front or side for easy access

- Does not support picture in picture display

- No computer input or camera card reader

Specs

- 31 inches tall
- About 42 inches wide
- 4 inches deep
- 76 lbs
- Stand 13 inches deep

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- Power consumption listed at 399 watts

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HDMI is a term you will come across if you buy a TV or a media player.

But, what is HDMI? How is it different from the other available standards? What does it offer you? Let’s go for it. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a licensable audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed, encrypted digital streams. Consumer electronics companies Hiitachi, Matsushita, Philips, Silicon Image, Sony, Thomson, and Toshiba founded this standard and released first version on December 9th 2002. This standard uses a single cable to carry uncompressed digital HD video, multi-channel audio and some control signals. HDMI uses a single 15mm, 9pin cable to carry both video and audio signals and a single remote control to operate all the devices in your home theatre. HDMI Devices have Gink intelligence? That helps devices recognize TV resolution and auto adjust it so you don’t have to bother about choosing the screen format.

HDMI is an enhanced and robust form of DVI. It is widely replacing DVI and is becoming the de facto standard for the consumer electronics manufacturers. It uses HDCP (High-Bandwidth digital content protection) protocol which protects the output from piracy and provides a secure link between the source

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and the sink. HDCP helped HDMIi wide adoption as cable and satellite broadcasting associations have made HDCP compliance mandatory to avoid piracy. Though the latest release of HDMI is ahead of previous versions, it is backward compatible with the earlier versions as well as with DVI devices.

Since the first release of HDMI in 2002, new features have been added in each of the versions. Though all of them support 1080pi video resolution, they differ in their audio capabilities. Version 1.0 could decode most versions of audio contained in DVD and digital TV signals, including Dolby, Digital and DTS. Version 1.1 added DVD audio support, which means users with compatible disks and players can listen to 5.1 channel audio streams without the need for six separate audio RCA cables. Version 1.2/1.2a added Super Audio CD (SACD) support getting rid of the need to rely on iLink or analog cables to listen to SACDs. The standard also adds support for Type A PC connector.

The latest Version1.3b/1.3a/1.3b adds support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio which are used in Blu-ray and HD DVD players. It supports an increased bandwidth of 10.2Gbps to support the future demands of HD display devices.

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With support for color depths of 30 bit, 36 bit, and 48bit, the devices can represent any color in the nature with as fine details as a human eye can perceive. It significantly removes on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between the colors. It synchronizes video and audio with greater accuracy so you can experience crystal-clear video and audio quality.

HDMI is now enhanced for easier integration with low voltage, AC coupled PC graphics controllers thus bridging the gap between consumer electronics and the PC world. Simple cabling, crystal-clear audio/video, HDCP compliance and interoperability with PCs have put HDMI in the fore-front of connectivity standards and made it the de facto standard.

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One company that has been at the forefront of making high-quality HDTV s for quite a few years now is Sony, and here is a quick Sony SXRD HDTV review that might help you pick out the perfect HDTV for your home.

When picking out an HDTV, the sheer amount of selection can be mind boggling. There are so many different manufacturers out there and so many companies that you probably haven t even heard of making TV s that you have to wonder about the quality you re getting for the price, but you should certainly consider Sony SXRD HDTV’s among the best.

The Sony KDS50A2000 50-Inch Grand WEGA 1080P SXRD Rear Projection HDTV is a popular choice. With a beautiful 50-inch picture, you will love this high-end HDTV. The set has received excellent reviews from most shopping websites that rank HDTV sets. The price of this set has gone down significantly over the past year, down from over $3,000 to just over half that. If you want to pick one of these up, they range in price from $1599 to $2399 depending on where you shop.

If 50 inches isn t big enough for you, the Sony

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KDS55A2000 55-INCH Grand WEGA 1080P SXRD Rear Projection HDTV is also a reliable model. With the same technology that makes the previous set so loved, but with five more inches of perfect clarity to help make your HDTV experience that much clearer. Prices on this set have also dropped considerably in the last six months. On the web, you can pick up this model for as little as $1,869, down from $2800 just six months ago.

If you have to be the biggest kid on the block, you have one final upgrade you can make. The Sony KDS-60A2000 60 Inch Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection DLP HDTV is one of the largest HDTV models on the market. As recently as late August, these sets were selling for just over $3000, but now, many retailers are almost giving them away for as little as $1999. The set is reviewed at four stars out of five, so you know you re getting a quality set, as well as Sony s renowned customer service in case your set has any problems.

While the selection of HDTV s can seem overwhelming, there are a few brands that you know will have the best price

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and service. The Sony SXRD HDTV s are a top of the line, widescreen HDTV set. If you re going to go all out, you would do great with these sets.

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Industry experts say that there are now more than 1000 stations broadcasting in HD. More than 100 of them are even multicasting with HD2 subchannels.

But can you actually hear HD radio yet?

The answer to this is that you can, particularly if you want to put an HD radio in your car. At least five manufacturers that already offer car audio systems that incorporate HD technology. They are:

Panasonic
JVC
Alpine
Sanyo
Kenwood

Plus, Eclipse has an HD tuner that can make certain of their models HD capable.

The best place to acquire one of these car audio systems might be eBay. An eBay search turned up a Kenwood KDC-MP4028 at a buy it now price of just $99.98.

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Online sources for information on HD car audio systems include Nextag (www.nextag.com), BizRate (www.bizrate.com), PriceGrabber (www.pricegrabber.com), PriceScan (www.pricescan.com), and Shopzilla (www.shopzilla.com).

In terms of pricing, NexTag has the Kenwood KDC MP828 at a low of $220 at www.etronics.com.(refurbished) And Shopzilla has the same unit at $204.98 (www.amazon.com) And the high-end Alpine DVA-9965 is available from Crutchfield at $1,499.99.

Tabletop HD Radios

More tabletop HD radios are arriving almost weekly. Boston Acoustics recently began shipping its Recepter Radio HD to selected audio stores. This unit is also available at Crutchfields (www.crutchfield.com), One call (www.onecall.com), amazon.com, NPR (www.npr.org), and J&R (www.j&r.com). All four of these outlets have been pricing the unit at $499 with a $50 rebate.

Five manufacturers

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have announced HD tabletop radios Boston Acoustics, Polk Audio, RadioShack, Sangeon and Radiosophy. The Polk I-sonic is shipping now and Radiosophy’s MultiStream is due out late this year. The I-sonic is priced at $599 with a $50 rebate that expires in early January. The Radiosophy MultiStream HD for $269 before a $50 rebate. The RadioShack Accurian is $174.99 after a $35 rebate and the Sangeon HDR-1 is $249.99 before a $50 rebate.

The better news is that new, lower-cost HD tabletops should begin arriving early in 2007.

Component HD Tuners

Sangeon has a component radio tuner called the HDT-1 at $199.(before rebate) and Yamaha has its RX-V4600 Home Theater Receiver with HD. This 7-channel, surround-sound receiver

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is available at specialized audio stores and has a manufacturers suggested retail price of $1899..

ADA (Audio Design Associates) offers three HD component tuners the Duo Tuner ($2199), Quadritune Tune Suite ($3199) and the HD Pro Tuner.

Day-Seguerra has announced an HD receiver but as of now has not provided any information on the product or its cost.

So, more choices in HD Radio are already here and more are coming soon.

For more information on HD Radio, including an explanation of the technology, as well as information, HD2 channels, and HD text messaging, be sure to go to [http://www.hd-radio-home.com]http://www.hd-radio-home.com. You can also get detailed information on HD Radios at http://www.hd-radio-buyers-guide.com

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