PLASMA technology is improving constantly and recognised worldwide throughout the commercial and consumer markets as the stalwart of high quality, efficient and reliable Flat Screen Technology.

DO NOT believe the less knowledgeable stating that LCD is a better product and will replace Plasma - THIS IS NOT TRUE.

PLASMA IS HERE TO STAY for many, many years to come. Just read some of our NEWS items about all the major manufacturers including PIONEER, PANASONIC, HITACHI, SAMSUNG, LG & FUJITSU investing heavily in current and future manufacturing processes to ensure PLASMA stays one step ahead to provide the ultimate in Flat Panel Technology.

But wait! This is not a battle between formats. Both technologies have been developed in tandem to provide major attributes for a multitude of applications. PLASMA succeeds in several ways with 'instant' picture performance for fast moving viewing of action including sport and films - smoother graduation of colour - vast colour reproduction plus greater contrast producing true white and jet black.

Quality of actual picture? Outstanding - though some earlier models produced in the late 1990's and early 2000 tend to lack in Contrast and definition. This is very noticable between a low specification budget priced plasma and one at a moderate price with a much higher specification.

 

Also be aware that lower priced models may not be compatable with future High Definition broadcasts and new DVD software, recognised as HD-ready.
Regarding the HDTV facility, this is now being incorporated on Plasma, LCD, DLP and other Flat panel products. Another point to look for is the fact the TV is digital - will it accept and reproduce the latest digital transmissions. Be aware that countries including USA and UK are switching off their analogue transmissions during the coming years.

Fast becoming more popular Stateside and in the Far East and Australia, High Definition performance on a Plasma display creates a magic that only seeing is believing. The UK HDTV transmissions are currently done via cable and satellite - British Sky Broadcasting.

Get ready - and make sure you're new TV is both DIGITAL and   

So what's next? Well 3D TV will probably become widely available within the next decade so keep watching this and even more developments with Plasma Displays. Did you? 3D without the glasses is closer than you think.

What is the REAL FUTURE of Flat Panel Technology?

Will the high performance and versatility of Organic LED and its derivatives race in and take a lead over the coming years? Maybe SED could lead the way? Or will it be a NEW technology combining Plasma, Organic LED, LCD and DLP?

The future looks exciting. We will keep you informed.

 

NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS

It is our endeavour to report actual facts and study the market accordingly. Should Manufacturers require to submit their information please do so and address to Val Hopwood in our Market Analysis Department - info@plasmatvinfo.com