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- Plasma televisions can be used in meeting rooms, corporate offices, and network control rooms. They are ideal choices for home-theater enthusiasts. On account of quality performance in ambient light, plasma televisions are widely opted for teleconferencing.

- Automatic TV lifts are built into a cabinet and are designed to elevate heavy plasma TVs. They use four rails to guide the unit as the motor raises the lift quickly, quietly and safely. Some models will even stop automatically if something obstructs its path in the same way an automatic garage door mechanism works. These are pretty cool but are actually more of a furniture piece so you'll need to make sure you have the space if this is your choice for a plasma TV stand.

- Plasma TV's have a wide viewing angle. This means that the person sitting to the side of the television can enjoy the same picture quality as the person sitting in front of the television. With an LCD, the picture quality diminishes if viewed from an angle. If you plan on mounting your TV high on a wall or above a fireplace, a plasma is your best bet, since the picture will remain clear when viewed from the ground. Plasma TV's are known for having high contrast and deep black levels. This is most evident in nighttime scenes in movies and shows; the colors appear lifelike and every detail shows, even in dark scenes. Plasma TV's are also less expensive than LCD's. When the price per inch is compared, plasma TV's are a budget's best friend.

- Your new plasma TV represents a significant investment. Choosing the perfect stand is the best way to showcase your new flat screen TV. You should spend some time in shopping for the best stand for your new television. Plasma TV stands should be functional as well as stylish. It should suit the configuration, size and weight of your new television. Whatever style or design you choose, there are many flat screen TV stands that will harmonize with your interior decor.

- We all love the incredible video quality of HD, however, since HD is not mandated within the DTV plan, it allows a broadcasting station to use the allotted 6 MHz space (for the HD channel), to multicast instead several sub-channels of lower SD quality, as it is actually happening on many stations across the US. When sharing the same 6MHz total bandwidth, SD sub-channels rob about 2-3 Mbps each from the needed bandwidth of an HD channel that by itself should broadcast at 19.4 Mbps (if the station also multicasts an HD sub-channel). The parallel broadcast forces further compression of the 19.4 Mbps HD signal to a lower bit rate to make room for the SD sub-channel, compromising HD quality. In many cases, more than one SD sub-channel is multicast together with the HD sub-channel. When the reduced HD bit rate compresses the signal beyond acceptable limits, it renders a lower quality image with noticeable artifacts, especially on fast moving images in sports, which are more evident, and unacceptable, on large screens (more on it later).

- Plasma technology seems to be the buzz these days and its popularity continues to grow as HDTV, DVD-video, DTV, and digital satellite become more commonplace. Plasma TV buying tips will help you make the right decision.
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- Charleston TV Stand With Dragonwood Finish-This attractive stand will also support 50" flat panel TV's up to 117 lbs. This is a classy and elegant TV stand that features a rich Dragonwood finish. It's very detailed with its antique-style hardware and crown mouldings.

- Check out a used LCD TV sales. 'Used' doesn't always have to mean 'old.' Many retailers take TVs in trade from their customers, and they'll sell you a used set at a greatly reduced price. Why' LCD technology is rapidly advancing and today's cutting-edge model can be tomorrow's out of date model. Many consumers love to buy the latest technology, and will sell their 'old' set at a fraction of its original cost, letting you get a great buy. Some electronics stores take trade-ins and return the used model to the manufacturer for inspection and testing before they re-sell it. You can find a used LCD TV sale by checking with your local electronics stores or by checking online auction sites.

- Plasma is measured diagonally just like other televisions. The smallest screen is 32 inches and the largest is 63 inches. If you are recessing your TV, you need to leave 3 inches of space at top to provide proper ventilation. You will also need 6 inches on each side for your speakers. Thirty-two to thirty-seven inch screens are viewed best from 6 to 10 feet. Forty-two inch screens are viewed best from 10 to 14 feet; and 50 inch screen are best viewed from 12 to 16 feet. Screens that are over 50 inches should be viewed from at least 15 feet away.

- Cable companies were authorized by the FCC in late 2007 to continue their analog feed service for another 5 years (up to 2012) if they prefer, but they are not obliged to do so. Cable STBs do not have DTV digital terrestrial tuners into them so you cannot use their STB connected to a UHF/VHF antenna to receive free local channels.

- If mounting the plasma TV on the wall isn't an option, try commissioning a carpenter to create a custom made cabinet. This may be a better option as it would allow for built in compartments for cords, DVDs, VHS tapes, DVD player storage, and more. Inside the cabinet, a custom mount could be created for the plasma TV. Add to this some remote control doors on the cabinet and one could have oneself a pretty Godfather-esque setup.

- Hardwood stands provide a more traditional and authentic feel. Wood stands are even available in different engraved designs which make them look almost antique. High quality hardwood stands come in oak, ash, cherry, walnut and maple just to name a few. Just like a perfect picture frame, these solid wood stands provide a warm and serene setting for your flat screen TV. For more traditionally furnished homes, a standard hardwood stand may be more suitable for showcasing your prized investment.

- For many people, the price of the unit may also be a factor in choosing the right TV stand. Flat panel TV stands range in price from around $100 and can go as high as a few thousand dollars. There are some amazing and classy units out there which can cost a pretty penny. Cheap lcd TV stands aren't hard to find either, but be careful about sacrificing quality in order to save a few dollars. The stand that you choose must be able to support the weight of your flat screen TV. Make sure that you check the manual that comes with your TV and find out how much it weighs. Then look at the specifications of the stand that you're considering in order to be certain that it can support the weight of the television.
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