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The economy is in a slump and most people are watching their budgets and trying to find the best deals possible. If you have been looking to replace your current television, purchasing a Plasma may seem like the cheaper option up front. Pioneer and Vizio have both recently announced that they are going to be discontinuing their Plasma TV lines and this means a steep drop in prices for consumers. More television manufacturers are expected to announce the discontinuation of their Plasma TV lines over the next several months as well. This means that the price tags on Plasma’s have been on the decline by several hundred dollars. Before you buy a Plasma however, there are a few things that you should consider .

Since Plasma televisions are on their way out , you may have a hard time finding a service technician in the event that there is problem . As the Plasma’s fade and LCD’s take over, many manufacturers will stop carrying the parts needed in order to make repairs. Even if you buy a huge Plasma at a low price, that is still hundreds of dollars that you could be  wasting  .

There is also a reason that Plasma televisions manufacturers are ceasing production. Consumers have been complaining about the caliber of the Plasma ever since its debut. Plasma’s typically have a poorer quality picture than LCD’s and if you sit at the wrong angle, the view may become distorted or even unbearable to watch. If you’re not convinced, then the statistics will certainly set you straight. In 2008, 30 million LCD televisions were sold in the United States, but only 4 million Plasmas made it out the retailer’s door.

LCD televisions refresh quicker, and can reissue an image on the screen up to 240 hertz. LCD televisions can also produce a higher contrast ratio, which controls how things are seen on the TV from lightest to darkest. For those looking to buy a smaller television, they will not have the chance to even purchase a small Plasma as they are aimed towards those wanting a big screen television. If you want a 103 inch television screen to brag about, then Plasma is the way to go, but most will say a screen that large is overkill. Plasma TV’s range in size from 42 to 103 inches while LCD’s start at 17 inches and go to 50.

One thing that LCD also has over Plasma is that many consumers purchase LCD televisions to use as computer monitors. There is something very appealing about being able to connect a laptop into a 40 inch screen in the living room and  browsing the Internet. Consumers want the best bang for their buck, but they also want convenience.

If you’re looking for a good deal on a television and you have a strict budget, then you will definitely be able to get more television for the price if you buy a Plasma. Just keep in mind that you might be stuck in a jam if the technology fades out for good. Many consumers with broken down plasma televisions have already found out this market trend when their tv suddenly stopped working and they were left without any options.