Morning!

So you’ve finally decided to get a Plasma HDTV so your kids can DDR to their heart’s content! Fair enough, but tell me…how can you know you bought the best one available for your needs?

Superb question! Here are some resources I’ve found for you to help you in your parental quest.

First off, swing by PC Magazine’s How to buy a Plasma HDTV. Many aspects are covered including the myth:

…. There are several misconceptions about plasmas, and a couple of the more ridiculous claims are that they can leak gas over time or require periodic “recharging.” Nope and nope, nor do plasmas require any special service or maintenance—they are factory-sealed and only require adequate ventilation and some occasional light dusting. A plasma TV owner once told me about a nefarious (or possible poorly informed) service tech that suggested the set be brought back to the shop every six months so the screen surface could be removed for internal “cleaning.” Hmmm.….MORE….

Remember, it’s the educated consumer who is the best customer.

Next, check out these useful guides:

• Hi Defster’s Buyer’s Guide
• Before you buy a Plasma HDTV
• Should you buy a Plasma or LCD HDTV?

The above will certainly help you. And if you’d like to uncover some forums for further analysis, consider:

• High Def HDTV Forum
• HDTV Magazine Forum
• HDTV AVS Forum

Here’s some of the best deals you can find regarding HDTV:


Peerless ST650P Tilting Wall Mount for 32″ to 50″ Flat Panel Displays (Black)

Feature: … One-touch tilt allows tilt adjustment of +15°/-5° without the use of tools; Optional horizontal adjustment of up to 12″ (depending on screen model); Weight capacity: 150 lbs; Desired tilt angle can be locked in place if needed; Comes with additional brackets to accommodate screens with a built-in curve or component box on the back …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-03-29 Summary: Good Value, very sturdy and easy to tilt … Very easy to install and easy to tilt my over 80 lb plasma TV by simply loosening a knob. I can’t see why anyone would pay more for a similar unit. This one is great. Jim …more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-03-28 Summary: Great value! … If you just need a simple tilting wall mount, this is a great choice! All the required hardware for installation was included in the box - they even had specific spacers and bolts for my Dell plasma (shocked since this wasn’t that popular of a TV)! This mount is everything I needed and was a great value for the price. …more
Editorial Reviews — … Product Description | The SmartMount for 32″ to 50″ flat panel screens provides a versatile and secure solution for professional environments such as boardrooms, hotels and stadiums. This mount offers smooth, continuous one touch tilt, allowing for easy adjustment to achieve the perfect viewing angle without tools. The mount includes simple to align universal brackets and a unique wall plate that can be mounted to two wood studs up to 24″ apart, or concrete. For easy installation the mount is preassembled and…more

Samsung HPT5054 50-inch Plasma HDTV

Feature: … 1365 x 768 resolution; 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio; 18 bit color; Filter Bright 2 Anti Glare Technology; 3 HDMI, 2 component, 1 PC input …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-03-17 Summary: Samsung HPT5054 50″ Plasma TV … So far I’m very pleased with this purchase. The picture quality, design, and ease of use are really quite good. But don’t expect to be impressed by the shipping. I live in the same state as the Amazon warehouse and my delivery was scheduled for twenty days after date of shipment. I was able to speed that process along by picking it up at the local terminal, but twenty days is ridiculous (I could literally have walked from their warehouse to my home in less time). Product, good. Price, right. Shipping, sucks. …more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-03-15 Summary: Fantastic entry level plasma … Initially, I was some what apprehensive buying this plasma over Panasonic or Pioneer; however, I have been nothing but pleased with it. There was some burn in at first but after watching it over the course of the last month, those burn ins have all but stopped. This set is really unbeatable in terms of price considering the variety and number of inputs. If there were a negative, the in-set speakers are pretty weak, but realistically you will hook it up to a receiver. …more
Editorial Reviews — [1] … Product Description | In a dark room or in broad daylight, the picture remains amazingly crisp and vibrant with the Samsung’s HP-T5054’s FilterBright anti-reflection technology. In moonlit scenes, 15000:1 contrast ratio and 18-bit technology let you see shadowy details in natural, rich color. Advanced Samsung plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text and an innovative auto-pixel shift technology that eliminates picture Burn-in. Experience robust, 3-dimensional TruSurround XT Sound while connecting…more
[2] … Product Description | Offering a rich feature set and exceptional quality for its price, Samsung HPT4254 50-inch 720p plasma TV uses the company’s latest DNIe enhancement circuitry to deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Use it for home theater and use it for your PC–it’s perfect for both. In addition to a standard-broadcast NTSC tuner, it also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require…more

Hope the above is useful.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

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