Purchasing a plasma television five years ago was quite rare. However, as the plasma technology advanced, the prices went lower. Most people can now afford this beautiful TV set and enjoy its features.
While plasma TVs have gone from strength to strength in the past couple of years, there are still some misconceptions out there. Three of the most common myths are mentioned below:
Burn-ins are common in plasma TVs
While burn-in used to be a common problem in older plasma TVs, the modern day plasma television sets are completely devoid of this issue. The technology used in plasma televisions have advanced to such an extent that you will be need to actually adjust the brightness settings through the pixel cells to burn an image on your screen. Also, burn-in is commonly associated with image retention that disappears within a few moments.
The value for money is low as they have a short life
The ability of plasma television sets to produce bright imagery is what makes them popular. However, people think this ability is lost within 6-8 months of purchase. This is simply not true. Modern day plasma televisions have a half-life of 70,000 viewing hours. This is equivalent to an individual watching TV for 8 continuous years without switching it off. Mounting these TV sets on brackets will ensure its safety and further enhance viewing pleasure, along with safety.
Screen glare and reflection affects the picture quality of plasma TVs
Again, this might be true for older plasma television sets. Modern day plasma TVs use glare resistant coating on the glass that makes up the outer part of the display screen. This is responsible in reducing the glare to an extent where you can comfortably watch your favourite television show or sport. Using plasma TV brackets can also be of great help to reduce the glare.