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What is a Plasma television

Posted on 11/29/2005 11:24:04 PM PST by This Just In

Good evening, FReepers. We are not hooked up to satellite or cable, but view DVD's and video's on occasion. I am shopping to purchase a television and it's been quite a while since we've bought a new set. As a matter of fact, it has been so long that I have come to realize they don't make televisions the way they used to.

Just as going out to simply buy yourself a cup of java has become a major undertaking(For goodness sakes, one must take a class in: How To Order At Starbucks, just to navigate your way through the process. Why, just a few weeks ago we visited family in Las Vegas. I went to a trendy coffee shop. Ordered a hot cup of coffee. And when they called my name, I stood there perplexed as I looked at the COLD, dark, drink which I held that was covered with frothy cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder. Not wanting to draw attention to my ignorance while standing in the midst of what seemed like a mob of coffee connoisseur's on the verge of caffeine withdrawal's if they didn't get their fix, I confidently strode out of the cafe', artifully placed the horrid tasting drink in the recepticle, and promptly began experiencing caffeine withdrawals as I drove off and made my way to the nearest McDonalds), purchasing a television is no longer simply deciding what size screen you wish to buy, and/or how much you wish to spend.

There is the question of whether or not you want a flat screen. Do you want your television mounted on a pedestal? There's the "pixel" factor, and finally, do you want a plasma, LCD, HDTV, or ???????????

Now, I must inform all of you that we live in a remote area of the country. So remote, in fact, that Santa ignores us all together. Christmas shopping, if we choose to drive somewhere, is quite an undertaking. We must travel a long distance. To save us the hassle, we often times shop online.

Which brings me, finally, to my question. Would someone please explain what a "Plasma" television is, and what is the difference between a "Plasma" and "LCD"?

Your input would make my shopping far more convenient and hassle free than ordering a simple hot cup of coffee at Starbucks.

Forever Grateful, TJI


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1 posted on 11/29/2005 11:24:06 PM PST by This Just In
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To: This Just In

LCD= liquid crystal display
Plasma = Similar technology, except the liquid is plasma extracted from the human body.


2 posted on 11/29/2005 11:28:01 PM PST by flashbunny (To err is human. But to really screw something up, have the government try to fix it.)
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To: This Just In
FWIW I bought a Mitsubishi 60" projection and use Dishnetwork with a built in DVR.

I am in Television bliss.

The Plasmas have some inherent problems, look before you leap.

Cheers,

knews hound

http://knewshound.blogspot.com/
3 posted on 11/29/2005 11:28:02 PM PST by knews_hound (i know my typing sucks, i do it one handed ! (caps are especially tough))
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To: flashbunny

Plasma from the human body?!!!

My, television technology has come a long way.

:^)


4 posted on 11/29/2005 11:29:42 PM PST by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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We bought a Sony projection TV on Ebay years ago for $300. It has a 5 foot screen, and though it's not HD, we have enjoyed it. It is an older model with 3 lenses that have to be converged, however once I set it up I haven't had to touch it.

I don't know what the going price is today, but it's undoubtedly less.
5 posted on 11/29/2005 11:31:48 PM PST by babygene (Viable after 87 trimesters)
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To: nutmeg

bookmark bump


6 posted on 11/29/2005 11:33:27 PM PST by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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To: knews_hound

Mitsubishi 60"!!!?!!! 60"?! Is that really all that necessary? Can you drive the dang thing as well?!

I do appreciate your suggestion. Would you please tell me what some of the inherent problems are, after I fully understand what a "plasma" screen is. I'm still clueless.


7 posted on 11/29/2005 11:35:26 PM PST by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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To: This Just In
I hope you find the following to be helpful:
8 posted on 11/29/2005 11:38:31 PM PST by sourcery (Either the Constitution trumps stare decisis, or else the Constitution is a dead letter.)
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To: Blurblogger; King Prout; Conspiracy Guy; SandyInSeattle; Darksheare; TASMANIANRED; ...
Bleaking newz!!!

Developments both hugh & series underway.

Not having a television set myself I feel compelled to absent myself from this otherwise fascinating discussion.

:-)

9 posted on 11/29/2005 11:39:19 PM PST by Do not dub me shapka broham
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To: This Just In
All you ever wanted to know about Plasma TV
10 posted on 11/29/2005 11:39:35 PM PST by Nateman
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ROFLOL! I'm delighted to find another "backward" freeper. Mind of I sit by and take notes? (I fought my brand new digital oven all day on Thanksgiving. Whenever I tried to set the oven timer for an hour, I inadvertently shut the heat off!) Thanks for coming out of the closet. I was feeling all alone out here! :)
11 posted on 11/29/2005 11:39:37 PM PST by Humidston (Sweet dreams, TC. Save me a seat, ok?)
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham; This Just In; martin_fierro; reagan_fanatic; Boazo; ...
You want to know about plasma big-screen TVs?

PAGING LOOTERGUY....
12 posted on 11/29/2005 11:42:40 PM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (SAVE THE BRAINFOREST! Boycott the RED Dead Tree Media & NUKE the DNC Class Action Temper Tantrum!)
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Just heresy, but I hear Plasma's get hot. LCD might be the way. Texas Instruments makes a DLP chip that I hear good things about.

Course you could always wait till the next wave comes out. They have nano stuff that is thinner than paper. Your future TV will roll up and be hung on any wall or table you choose to move it to. I've seen the technology on TV already. It's not vaporware. You can have a 2 inch screen to 20 yards depending on your wallet. Quality was good, but not HDTV quality.

13 posted on 11/29/2005 11:43:08 PM PST by chuckles
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sourcery, how can I thank you......for causing my head to swim.

The information which you have provided answered my questions. I am grateful.

Now for my next challenge: Wading through the maze of choices one has to make in finding the right brand, screen size, profile size, color, style, etc. television. I do believe I am back to square one.


14 posted on 11/29/2005 11:48:08 PM PST by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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To: chuckles
Samsung unveils largest flexible LCD CNET News.com
15 posted on 11/29/2005 11:49:11 PM PST by Zon (Honesty outlives the lie, spin and deception -- It always has -- It always will.)
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Plasmas are great initially, but you probably need to plan on replacing it every 2-3 years. LCDs should last longer.


16 posted on 11/29/2005 11:50:15 PM PST by PAR35
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To: Humidston

Notes? Be my guest.

Oh, so that was YOUR turkey I could smell burning from across the street.

Do you drink coffee? :^)


17 posted on 11/29/2005 11:50:37 PM PST by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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To: This Just In

If weight and space are not a problem, the best bang for buck is still a great big Hi-Def Ready CRT, with a flat, 4:3 aspect ratio screen. When you watch DVD movies, use widescreen with the English subtitles turned on. These will usually occupy the black bar at the bottom rather than cover part of the image, as would happen in a 16:9 set. But once you've installed this monster, get used to its position, because ease of mobility is definitely not a feature.


18 posted on 11/29/2005 11:51:08 PM PST by omniscient
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To: This Just In

Starbucks? I've never been in one. Never used a cell phone. Never used the CD burner. This is all scary stuff!


19 posted on 11/29/2005 11:51:19 PM PST by Thinkin' Gal (As it was in the days of NO...)
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To: chuckles

chuckles, do you have a sister that was on Desperate Housewives?


20 posted on 11/29/2005 11:51:41 PM PST by Zon (Honesty outlives the lie, spin and deception -- It always has -- It always will.)
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