Disadvantages of Plasma TVs

While they certainly have their advantages, there are several disadvantages of a plasma TV that you need to know about. Educating yourself about these flat screen televisions will certainly help you in making your final decision. After all it's your money, you deserve to know the facts before spending it. I will share with you the first (3) you can read about the fourth on my blog.

Disadvantage # 1: Does size matter?

Plasma TV's are readily available in sizes 42" to 65". But what if you wanted something smaller? Perhaps your wall space or entertainment center will only accommodate a 37" TV? Or perhaps you want to put one in the bathroom so you can watch your favorite program while getting ready in the morning before work? Well then a plasma is not going to work in this scenario. Your only option if you still want a flat screen TV may be to go to an LCD TV.

Disadvantage # 2: Sunlight...Natures gift...The plasma's curse

Does your TV room have a lot of natural light coming through your windows? While this is wonderful thing to keep a room lively and cheerful, sunshine is the arch nemesis of the plasma TV. Why is this so? Simply put it is because the plasma screen is made of glass and can reflect a whole lot of light. What does this mean for you? Besides an annoying glare it could also contribute to a washout of color. Even indirect or ambient lighting can cause a contrast ratio reduction, especially in black colors produced on the screen. So if your heart is set on a plasma TV then look for room darkening shades and curtains that you can use during TV watching times. You also may want to look for a plasma with a glare reducing shield. The verdict is still out on these but every little thing will help. Otherwise you may opt for an LCD.

Disadvantage # 3: Were you planning on hooking up to your computer?

With the advent of downloading movies and video's on the Internet many people like the idea of using their flat screen as a huge monitor! Couple this with the use of an external hard drive to store hundreds of your favorite movie titles and it is apparent that you want a TV that can connect to your computer and get a High Def picture. Here is the thing. Many plasma TV's don't allow you to do this. So here is my recommendation. Check first. Some of the newer models will allow you to do this. Or you may have to go to the next model up from the one you are looking at to get this feature. Otherwise an LCD may be your only choice.

After reading this article you might think I don't like Plasma TV's and favor LCD. That is not necessarily the case because they both have their benefits and advantages. If you would like to read about the differences between a Plasma and LCD feel free to read our website article.

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