MANILA, Philippines - Undoubtedly, plasma television is still the preferred type of audio-visual entertainment platform despite the success and preference enjoyed by the liquid crystal display format among consumers around the world today.
For discriminating viewers, they are simply not satisfied with the simple glare and gleam; they also want something more in terms of viewing pleasure, and they only experience it via a plasma TV.
How is it like this? Let us count the ways.
There are at least eight advantages or benefits that the plasma TV format enjoys over its LCD counterpart that are not really known by most consumers, except for the hard-nosed types, those who know what to look for in terms of their TV viewing requirements.
Motion resolution is one. High motion resolution is a must when it comes to high-speed visuals like sporting tournaments (soccer, badminton, basketball, horse races, etc.) and high-action movies for it to be visually appealing and elicit a deeper appreciation by the viewer.
The usual moving picture resolution rate is pegged at 1080 lines resolution both for still images and moving picture, which is generally provided by plasma televisions.
High contrast ratio
High contrast ratio is another. Possessing a 2 million:1 ratio, plasma TVs emit brighter bright and darker dark images and videos, where white is pure white and black is blacker. For motion pictures, having a high contrast ratio is definitely an advantage.
Next is wide color viewing angle. For the traditional TV format (cathode ray and even LCD), visual quality is great when the viewer is right in front of the set but suffers already when the viewer is positioned at a certain angle.
For plasma TV, viewing is great regardless of where you are in the room. Plasma TVs use self-illuminating pixels where each pixel that forms the image emits light, thus colors are reproduced beautifully for perfect viewing from virtually any angle.
In terms of longevity, no other TV format beats the plasma TV. Contrary to earlier belief, plasma TV panels are of the longest-lasting type. Plasma TVs are deemed to last at least 100,000 hours or roughly more than 30 years of lifetime when watched for an estimated eight hours per day. Even with this type of usage, the brightness of the plasma TV panels only decreases to about a half of its normal brightness level.
Despite their big size, plasma TVs are also deemed low power consumers and are an epitome of energy efficiency and savings. Some plasma TVs possess an economic or “eco” feature where brightness level is adjusted based on the room’s lighting level. In instances when rooms have less-than-ordinary lighting level, screen brightness is lowered in order to save on power consumption.
Gentle on the eyes
Another big factor when buying a plasma TV is its being gentle on the eyes, safe even for babies. In a study done by a Japanese university professor, it was found that it was easier to watch with a plasma TV, less tiring and gentle on the eyes for less glare, less strain and ultimately, more comfortable viewing.
Even when their screens are deemed fragile and easy to break, don’t be fooled easily for plasma TV panels are as tough as nails. They are impact-resistant, scratchproof and fully protected, even from kids’ toys.
The front of a plasma TV is covered by a glass panel for extra protection when something accidentally hits it, like a hyperactive child’s wayward toy and itchy fingers that are raring to scratch at everything they could get their hands on. The protective panel also provides for easier cleaning even with a soft cleaning cloth to eliminate smudges, usually finger prints.
Lastly, environment friendliness is also another factor to consider when buying a high-definition flat-screen TV. Plasma TV panels are lead- and mercury-free, thus reducing risks to the environment when disposing of or recycling it in the future.
Panasonic Viera line
These advantages are pretty much what people look for in a high-definition, flat-screen TV and are usually found in plasma TVs. More importantly, these benefits are found in plasma TVs manufactured by Panasonic, one of the world’s top home appliance manufacturers, under its Viera line of television products.
Enjoy watching fast-action movies with Panasonic plasma TVs with 1080-motion picture line quality where each image is stunningly clear and vivid for you to be able to watch every bit of action.
Panasonic plasma TVs also possess a 2 million:1 contrast ratio for superior black reproduction with superb contrast. The Real Black Drive system in Panasonic Viera plasma TVs balances white and black reproduction for a more astonishing viewing pleasure.
Of course, Panasonic Viera plasma TVs guarantee stress-free and visibly wider viewing angle because of the presence of self-illuminating pixels that enable clear viewing from anywhere in the room.
Their plasma panels are made to last a lifetime, an “eco” mode feature for greater power savings and efficiency, and a tougher yet gentle-to-the-eyes plasma panel.
Finally, environment friendliness is a prime consideration since Panasonic Viera plasma TV panels do not contain lead and are mercury-free for a surefire, no-risk disposal and recycling in order to protect the environment.
For more information on the Panasonic Viera line of plasma TVs and other Panasonic TV products, visit www.panasonic.com.ph.