It has been said that the new plasma HDTVs
don’t last as long as they should. The reality is that
manufacturers guarantee their sets for up to 60,000
hours of viewing time which is  about twenty seven
years.

Then there was the story that if you kept the same
image on the screen too long - for an example, a video
game image - then the image would be ‘burned’
permanently onto the screen.

You would see a ghost like image after that. To some
extent this is true, but after several years of
improvements it was found that the image would
disappear after some time when a moving image was
projected onto the screen.

Considering the prices that these screens go for, it
would be a really good idea to make sure it has everything
you need. Check how many inputs the TV has to enable you
to connect your DVD, video and other components.

Also, make sure you consider the sound quality that you require.
Many sets come with standard speakers or clip-on
extras. Some people prefer to connect the sound
through their own high quality music systems.

It seems a little outrageous that these plasma screens
can cost as much as a second-hand car. However, if you
take care to choose the right one, it can bring many
hours of great entertainment at a standard unsurpassed
to date.