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Getting a 1080p Plasma TV Online

 

1080p Plasma TV

1080p Plasma TV

By Anne Ahira

The television market has been one of the strongest in recent years, despite the economic downturn. You might say that’s because so many people are switching to HD sets before the big conversion in the United States takes place, but I think it has more to do with high quality sets going for great prices.

We recently purchased a new 1080p plasma TV to replace a broken DLP set, and I can tell you shopping for one is much better online than in the store.

Why to Choose a 1080p Plasma TV

While there are plenty of different types of televisions available, including LCDs and DLPs, I chose the plasma model for a variety of reasons. For one, I wanted to have a very flat monitor that could hang on the wall.

We have large dogs that kept bumping into our DLP television all the time so I was constantly afraid they would knock it off the stand. While LCDs can also be hung up on the wall, the 1080 plasma TV is better designed for this possibility.

When we bought the DLP originally, the 1080p plasma TV models had some downsides, including a lower life expectancy. Today, this has been improved dramatically.

The average model today can actually last 60,000 hours compared to 30,000 hours for the older models. That means even if you leave your television set on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week the screen would not die out on you for almost a full 7 years.

Shopping Online

Some of the limitations of the 1080p plasma TV are the same reasons why I wanted to shop online. The screen, you see, is made completely of glass. That makes the set heavier than models of comparable size. It also means it’s a lot more fragile.

You’re going to have to pay for delivery whether you buy it in a store or online – you don’t want to risk transporting this item on your own – so you might as well shop on the Internet where you can find the best deal possible.

How good of a deal can you get? If you shop at one of the leading nationwide electronics stores, you can buy the LG 60” 60PG60 with 1080p resolution for $3,800. Plus, you’ll have to pay extra to have the television shipped to your home.

If you buy the exact same model from Tiger Direct, you’ll only have to pay $2,900 and shipping is free. That’s a $900 savings even without the savings on the shipping. You can also find the same model at Amazon for about $20 more than that price but you will have to pay for shipping which costs around $200. That’s still a better deal than what you’d find by shopping in an actual store.

The Bottom Line

I would definitely recommend purchasing a 1080p plasma TV, especially now that the technology has improved. However, if you do decide to make that purchase, you should shop online so you can have it delivered to your home and so you can save a lot of money in the process.

Also, check out my other guide on : Samsung 40 LCD and Sharp 37 1080p


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1080p TV Review

 

1080p TV

1080p TV

By Anne Ahira

The Good

Improved picture quality because of the higher resolution; lots of features built-in; prices becoming more reasonable

The Bad

Limited features in the Aquos; higher price of the Bravia

 

The Bottom Line

For the money, the Samsung 1080p TV is going to be your best choice. You get all of the high-end features you could want, plus some extras that you might not have considered looking for, at an affordable price.

Review

If you’re in the market for a new television, you’re not alone. Many people are looking to finally make the switch to HDTV sets. However, making the move can be confusing and the number of brands on the market doesn’t help. We’ll compare three 1080p TV models to see which might be the choice for your home. Keep in mind that 1080p is the highest resolution available currently and does cost more.

One of the more affordable 1080p brands on the market is the Sharp Aquos. For example, the 37 inch model costs about $1,100. These models are designed to be thinner so they can more easily fit into smaller spaces and can be hung on walls more easily.

Although the television does have a high contrast (10,000:1) which makes the color more vibrant and the picture crisper, other models including the one mentioned below have higher ones. The television comes with a PC input so it can be used as a very large computer monitor if you desire. Plus, this 1080p TV comes with picture-in-picture and V-chip. It’s also Energy Star compliant so you’ll save money on your electric bill.

For roughly $100 more, you could purchase the Samsung 37 inch LCD television. Although the Aquos mentioned above is also an LCD model, the contract on this 1080p TV is higher (15,000:1). Like the Aquos, the Samsung comes with picture-in-picture, V-chip technology, and 3 HDMI ports.

However, it also has some great features, including built-in ways to improve the picture quality and TruSound audio to recreate surround sound even with only two speakers.

Additionally, the Samsung model has slightly faster refresh times (5ms to 6ms) which is important for video game players who can’t afford delays in picture updating. This Samsung 1080p television also comes with a USB port so you can view photo, movie, and music files from your computer or other USB-connected devices.

The 37 inch Sony Bravia costs around $400 more than the Sharp Aquos but does come with plenty of amazing features making it more comparable to the Samsung 1080p TV. The Sony Bravia also offers 1080p resolution, as well as TruSound audio technology.

This model has a built-in technology known as the Advance Contrast Enhancer which is designed to provide finer details and a more theater-quality image. The television can also synch up with other Sony products so they can work together more efficiently.

Given the price difference, however, the Samsung 1080p TV seems to be one of the best on the market. It would definitely be a sound investment.

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