When plasma screen television first hit the market, everyone was at awe. Unsurprisingly, many people simply preferred the newer model’s thin and flat look to that of the old, bulkier model. Because of their new build, the plasma screen television were more flexible, and therefore more desirable. Their increased flexibility allowed them greater places to store and hang the television, such as from the wall or from the ceiling, thus increasing space. Since they did not take up as much room as their counterparts, many showcases loved to put them up on display.
What type of technology creates such a radical advance in our movie and television viewing? Unlike the average set, the plasma screen television does not use cathode ray tubes (CRT) in producing its images. This CTR is the reason most TV models, before the invention of its plasma counterparts, are big and space-consuming. Instead of CRT, the plasma screen television uses glass components (or “cells”) that are injected with neon-xenon, a gas. Such gas is electrically charged while suspended in plasma, resulting in phosphors struck blue, green, and red. Through the eruption of the phosphors, an image is made.
It is not uncommon for people to buy a plasma screen television for the size feature. While size can be a nice benefit, you can reap negative benefits through letting size blind you to the bigger picture. Though you can easily purchase a plasma screen television that is anywhere from 32″ to 63″, you should not automatically assume that bigger is a better deal. You have to remember what size room you are going to be putting the set into. With the size of these sets, it will be an imposing figure in your entertainment room and so it is important to put it where you think it is appropriate.
Without sounding naggish, it’s important to point out a few numbers to give you the dangers of sitting too close to the television. A distance of six to ten feet is recommended for anyone with a set that is 32-37 feet. TV sets that are 42-46 inch should command a distance of 10 to 14 feet. People buying a plasma that is 50 inches, or greater, need to stay back at least 15 feet. And for sets measuring up to 60-inch and more, a distance of at least 25 feet should be observed.
