Large screen size is one of the key reasons for the popularity of the new Sampo PME-42X6 Plasma TV. It has been integrated with a large screen which is 42 inches in size. The screen has come with the capability to display ultra-bright images using the latest plasma display technology. High-definition display is another function of the screen. Anyone can easily install this compact entertainer as it weighs 66.8 pounds.

The unit supports an aspect ratio up to 16:9 and these copies the dimensions of most feature films. It is simple to enhance the brightness of the display up to 500 cd/m2. You can set maximum contrast up to 550:1 to view clear pictures. The clarity of the display mainly depends upon the brightness and contrast ratio. It is possible to produce a maximum of 1,280 pixel resolution horizontally and 1,024 pixels resolution vertically on the screen. The product can display various formats of videos like 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i HDTV signals etc.

The new model is available with compact dimensions as 40.9 (H) x 3.7 (W) x 25 (D) inches. Maximum ability of Sampo PME-42X6 42" Plasma Television to pitch pixel has been measured as 1.08 mm. Two ports are featured for connectivity needs namely USB and RS-232. The following are available interfaces in the product namely:

• DVI input (DVI 24-pin)
• RGB inputs and outputs (D-Sub 15-pin)
• Composite inputs
• Component inputs
• S-video inputs
• Detachable 181-channel NTSC tuner

The advent of digital broadcasting and other technological advances has pushed TV entertainment to higher levels of viewing pleasure for consumers. Initiatives to turn to digital broadcasting have become increasingly popular, even institutionalized by government authorities in some countries. Thus emerged digital television (DTV), high definition television (HDTV), Digital Versatile Disk (DVD-Video), computer video, and digital satellite broadcasts.

What is a Plasma TV?

Plasma TV is usually associated with those ultra-thin, space-saving TV displays that can be hung on walls. But there is more to Plasma TV than their ultra-thin figures. Wikipedia defines plasma display as “ an emissive flat panel display where light is created by phosphors excited by a plasma discharge between two flat panels of glass. Simply put, the plasma display is composed of separate glass compartments or cells that infused with neon-xenon gas suspended in plasma. Once electrically charged, the gases emit green, red and blue phosphors, forming what is called as pixels. This element basically gives Plasma TV brighter display and wide color range.

Plasma TV Buying Tips

There is a plethora of choices available when shops around for plasma television that is just right for your home. But it would be a good idea if one knows the right specifications and features to look for in a Plasma TV. Here are some basic tips on buying plasma television.

1. First of all, survey the room where the Plasma TV is to be placed in. Consider the size of the room before you choose your Plasma TV. Remember that plasma displays are usually larger than your usual LCDs, with largest sizes up to 71 inches diagonally. New models may churn out larger sizes, but generally plasma TV offers the largest option in terms of size. Considering the size, it necessarily follows that the plasma TV youve been eyeing must fit in your room. Color and graphical flaws are more obvious up front; so observe the right viewing space away from the TV screen. The basic rule is to sit at a distance 1.5 to three times the screen width away.
2. A Plasma TV can be mounted on a wall and you can have the best video art there is. But before you do, make sure that the wall can absorb the TVs weight. While they are relatively lighter than other types, Plasma TVs can weigh up to 30 kgs.
3. Check out the brightness feature. Remember that brightness or luminance refers to the brightness of a screen, and is expressed in cd/m2, 2000cd/m2 for example. The higher the number, the more luminous the wide TV screen. So take note and consider the brightness feature, especially if you intend to place it in a dimly lighted or brightly lighted space.
4. Usually expressed in ratio, the Contrast feature of a TV screen refers to its capability to display the colors black and white. The contrast ratio refers to the graduation of shades of color gray that the TV is capable of displaying. It determines the quality of detail that can be seen when dark scenes are displayed.

There are many other features that one must consider before buying a plasma television. But to get the right one for you, stick to the basic rule of thumb know what you are buying.

Panasonic TH-58PZ750U Plasma TV is upgraded version of TH-58PZ750U which we have reviewed earlier. Both the Plasma TVs display beautiful images with their 1920 x 1080 resolution on their High Definition panels. With a similar design, their beautiful screens are surrounded by rectangular, piano-black frames which captivate our attention. The most striking feature of Panasonic TH-58PZ750U Plasma TV is its Studio Reference Mode which enables the replication of colors that can be best enjoyed on large monitors just like in professional film editing rooms. The 4-way speakers which sit pretty on the side panel of the TV provide the best possible auditory experience for the viewers. As the previous version, this TV also has come with Anti-Reflective Coating on its glossy screens to ensure glare-free display in ambient conditions.

Main Features:

• 58 wide screen
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• Native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Five aspect ratios for HDTV
• Compatible with 480p/720p/1080i/1080p
• 68.7 Billion Displayable Colors
• Contrast ratio up to 5000:1
• Three HDMI inputs
• NTSC, ATSC and QAM tuners
• Motion Picture Noise Reduction
• Built-in SD Card
• Three S-video inputs
• Two Component Video Input
• 4-way Speaker system
• 3-D Trusurround sound system

This Plasma TV is capable of producing superior details and outstanding HDTV reproduction without having to perform pixel conversion for the 1080p video signals processed by the video circuitry. However, it is also compatible with SDTV, DVD and all HDTV formats (480p/720p/1080i/1080p) and make them to fit the screen by its scaling techniques.

A set of aspect ratios settings are available with this unit for viewing both HDTV and non-HDTV video materials. You can also find numerous options available with regard to tuning the contrast, brightness and other picture settings. If you wish, you can also select the suitable colour-temperature preset out of the presets available with this unit. The 2:3 pull down feature reduces the artifacts and the fast movements on the screen have some remarkable quality.

This Plasma TV comes with a plenty of input options. There are three HDMI inputs for connecting DVD or HDTV channels and you have 3 S-video inputs. You have a NTSC tuner to access SDTV analog signals while the in-built ATSC/QAM tuners process SDTV or HDTV signals to present you high quality pictures. You can also download and view digital photos by using the built-in SD card slot.

The audio features of this Plasma TV are quite outstanding. The 4-way speakers and the audio features of Trusurround system impresses with their treble and bass effects. You can also find a noise reduction feature in this wide-screen Plasma TV. This feature enables better and smoother display when some bright pictures are shown on the screen.

Panasonic TH-50PF9UK 50" full HD Plasma TV provides superb image quality combined with a multitude of features. In its full 1080p HD resolution, the pictures look breathtakingly beautiful and so natural that you become oblivion of everything around you. With its advanced panel of 2.07 million pixels and deep, rich black levels and outstanding 4,096 steps of color gradation, this wide-screen Plasma TV provides you an unforgettable TV viewing experience. What's more, the highly sophisticated color management systems and the new Super Cinema mode depict pictures with a truer, film-like appearance. Main Features:

• Screen size 50â€?
• Native resolution 1920 x 1080
• Aspect ratio 16:9
• Contrast ratio 5000:1
• Viewing angle more than 160 degrees
• New Black Creation technology
• 16-bit video processing
• HDMI inputs
• 15 pin RGB enabled PC input
• Serial Control Input
• Component Video inputs
• 2-way speakers

The built-in feature in this unit like Real Black Creation technology enables this unit to achieve a contrast level of 5,000:1. Deep blacks and high contrast ratio are in a sense analogus and very important to produce precise and true-to-life colours with as much details as possible. The shadow details when darker images are displayed on the screen appear with unrivalled clarity and depth thanks to its higher levels of black performance and contrast ratio. In addition, this unit also eliminates unwanted graying which you can notice while watching DVD movies. Similarly, the colour reproduction is faultless, as this Plasma TV incorporates an advanced system that can process each color separately to produce crisper, more natural-looking images. The 16-bit video processing technology combined with 4,096 equivalent steps of gradation ensure the picture quality so you get pictures which are uniformly clear, sharp and more-detailed even across the entire screen surface. In Super Cinema mode which is provided in this unit, the pictures look excellent with precise light and delicate shading due to proper white balance and automatic gamma correction of the images This Plasma TV also handles fast-motion pictures in real time without the motion blur or lag. Moreover, the advanced video processing technology enhances sharpness of images by adjusting each pattern area independently to produce razor sharp images.

Pioneer PDP-4270HD Plasma TV is a 42� plasma panel which produces high-quality pictures with improved brightness, image accuracy and deeper black levels. Its panel carries New Dielectric Layer for improved light management and over-all performance. Combining its ACE IV (Advanced Continuous Emission) technology with its Advanced Pure Cinema 3:3 pull down feature, this plasma TV produces billions of smooth, true-to-life colours to depict the real world on the screen. Another important feature of this TV is its numerous input options which enable you to access multiple video sources like SDTV, HDTV and DVD. Although the native resolution of this plasma TV is 1024 x 768, this support can support 1080p resolution. This is noticeable when you watch true HD materials like a movie on Blue-ray Disc or HDTV of 720p and above. This unit has an image scaler which enhances the pictures that don't meet the HDTV standard, received from SDTV or such sources.The picture quality is spectacular with dazzling colours and stunning sharpness.

Main Features:

• 42" screen size
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• Native resolution 1024 x 768 
• Viewing angle of 160 degrees
• 10-bit Digital Video Processing
• Three Color Temperature Adjustment settings
• Four Noise Reduction Settings
• Dual NTSC and ATSC Tuner with CableCARd Interface
• Three Component inputs
• Four Composite sockets
• Two S-Video inputs   
• One USB port
• One PC input
• 2-Way Stereo Speakers with 13 Watt Stereo Amplifier
• SRS TruBass Surround Sound Audio system

Another important feature of this display is the naturalness of the colours. Its Pure Color Filter enhances contrast, color and reduction in light reflection on screen. This Plasma TV succeeds in achieving true black levels thanks to its Crystal Emissive Layer technology. The pictures look great with better details in darker scenes. When you make proper adjustments of the colour adjustments, you get the finest colour quality which recreates the world before your eyes. We should mention that its wide viewing angle (more than 160) ensures that pictures don't suffer from color shift or picture distortion. This Plasma TV succeeds in achieving true black levels. The pictures look great with better details in darker scenes. To get the optimum performance from this TV, you can meddle with the preset pictures modes provided in this unit. In addition, there are three colour temperature settings which you can change in accordance with the environment. Similarly, there are four noise reduction settings with this TV. All you have to do is to simply tweak these settings to get the best picture quality from this Plasma TV. The response time of this TV is also excellent and fast movements displayed on the screen are free from artifacts.