Probably, the greatest myth about plasma displays is that they only last two to three years. The truth is that present day plasma display panels have an expected half-lifetime of anything between 30,000hrs and 60,000hrs, which is substantially more than that of a traditional CRT TV.

A Plasma TV is new type of flat screen display that uses new technology using plasma gas to illuminate a large number of light bulbs. Slim, slick, and larger in design, these futuristic looking TVs have almost lifelike images with their fantastic picture quality, and can hang on your wall like a picture.

The multisystem plasma TV is capable of playing a number of different formats, and connecting to a number of different broadcast signals. Digital TV, and high definition digital TV (HDTV), have been making major inroads into the world of broadcasting, and it is important for all television buyers to purchase a TV that is HDTV ready. Digital television provides a dramatic improvement in terms of both picture and sound quality compared to normal NTSC analog programming.

No, the Sony 50XBR950 does not have an HDMI connection, it has DVI instead. DVI is digital as well, but it is not as high as HDMI in bandwidth. It would only be a concern if the other components have HDMI. Since HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI, this should not be an issue either. Does the Sony KDE XBR950 61 inch plasma come with its own video scaler? If there is no in-built video scaler it may not be worth the money the set costs.

There is only one plasma TV maker that incorporates built in speakers into the plasma frame (Philips). Most manufacturers do however offer speakers as additional options which can be attached to the side of the plasma TV. Amplification of these speakers comes through built in 7 or 8 watt amplifiers which are built in to the side of the plasma display (this is plenty of wattage for excellent audio output).

Now you can! Some plasma displays can be used with PCs, but until now, you couldn't use your PC and watch TV on the same screen simultaneously.

Plasma television technology is based loosely on the fluorescent lightbulb. The display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form during the manufacturing process. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. the heart of the plasma TV are chemical compounds called phosphors.

Plasma TV's have a larger viewing angle, usually 160 degrees. The size of LCDs is limited and they use liquid crystals.

Some Plasmavision screens come with a built in tuner, these are denoted by a T as the middle of the three letter block in the model number. Other models will display a TV picture from a tuning device such as a Satellite, Cable or Freeview Set-top Box or an analogue TV tuner. To view the picture you simply need to connect the two devices together using the correct cable.

Plasma screens offer a number of options in this respect - from standard floor stands, to wall mounts and even ceiling mounts. We suggest that you take a look at our article on how to install a plasma TV for more details on this issue.

Yes, our plasma TV's have a 15-Pin VGA input which will allows the user to connect the screen to a computer to be used as a computer monitor.

A one-year standard limited warranty is included with your Sun Group Plasma TV. However, you have the option of purchasing an extended two warranty.

For Plasma monitors, the screen burns-out when you view a static image/text for more than 20 minutes. To prevent monitor burn-outs, turn on the Wii screen burn-in reduction feature.

A Our projected MTBF is between 200-300 hours. At a net throughput of 1,000 scans per hour, the MSTF would come to about 200-300K. To date we haven’t identified any lead indicators of possible failures. Likely failures points may be: A couple of motors that we know are specified for only 1,000 hours. We are seeking to replace them with longer life motors, The clamps and the pickup vacuum head. However, these are designed to be CRU’s (customer replaceable units).

All EnviroStart systems are manufactured within the UK to very exacting standards within ISO 9001 qualified facilities. They meet the rigorous standards levelled on them by the various international inspection bodies such as CE and UL and we generally recognise that their lifetime expectancy is around ten years. (The empiric calculations as defined by the IQAB indicate that the MTBF, (Mean Time Between Failure), for our systems, is greater than 100,000 hours, or a little over eleven years).

The expected lifetime of the Laundry units is approximately 30 years, (this may vary somewhat due to different conditions of use). Do not place the units in the mouth, throw the units, cut them open, or use them for anything other than their intended purpose of washing clothes.

Our quality, vinyl adhesive wraps last up to 5 years and in some cases longer provided the car is properly maintained and washed throughout it's lifetime. Extra care should be taken if you power wash your vehicle.

In essence, there are not many differences between a standard TV and a plasma TV. The main difference being the larger number of colours seen on a plasma display.

Unlike standard CRT and Plasma televisions, since there are no phosphors that light up, less power is need for operation and the light source in an LCD television generates less heat than a Plasma or traditional television. Also, because of the nature of LCD technology, there is no radiation emitted from the screen itself. Apart from better contrast due to its ability to show deeper blacks, plasma screens typically have better viewing angles than LCD.

Typically the plasma TV will come without a TV tuner unless stated. You may use a VCR hooked up to the plasma TV to view television channels.

This is a tricky topic because the front panel of most plasma displays has been treated with an anti-glare coating that is easy to disturb. We have to reference the Panasonic 8 series operating manual for suggestions on how to clean your TV. The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint free cloth.

If you receive your plasma display and it's working great, congratulations-we'll probably never hear from you again until you want to upgrade or buy another for a family member or friend. But if you do need service on your plasma, please click here to find a local service center or toll free contact number.

A burn in occurrence has no specific time limit. One need not worry over the network logo as the static logo in the corner may get removed by repeated commercial breaks. Temporary appearance of the logo or ghosting may occur, which will usually disappear after normal viewing. Usually plasma TVs do not need to go in for frequent repairs or servicing.

Some of the Plasma TVs and LCD TVs do come with speakers, while other do not. Please check the individual Plasma TV or LCD TV specs to see if the Plasma TV or LCD TV you are interested in has speakers or not. In most cases, separate side-mounted speakers can be purchased.

Plasma TVs have a delicate screen, so a gentle approach is always wise. Simply use a soft, scratch-free cleaning cloth to wipe away any dirt or smudges from the screen. For tougher grime, use a damp soft, scratch-free cleaning cloth to gently clean and dry thoroughly.

There are a few precautions to take before implementing this TV application. First, take a thermometer and tape it to the wall above the mantel (where the plasma TV will be placed). Then and build a fire, let it roar while. Check the thermometer. If the temperature is above 90 degrees then the area is receiving too much heat - either escaping from the front of the fireplace and rising up the face, or radiating through the chimney to warm the outside wall.

Even though plasma TVs typically have a 160 degree viewing angle, tilt wall mounts may be purchased if the mantel is high. A tilt wall mount application will allow the user to tilt the unit from up to 15 to 25% vertically. With this mounting installation the user will have the choice between a flat or tilted affect while adding only 1.75 inches depth to the plasma TV. A flat wall mount can add as little as 1.25 inches to the depth. So, the difference is only half an inch.