Plasma TVs available for great prices

If you're in the market for a new flat-screen TV this summer, you should save yourself time and money by heading directly to the aisle with plasma TVs, according to a report published in the Wall Street Journal.

As the price of plasma TVs continues to drop, Pioneer and Vizio both announced they'll end flat-screen plasma TV development -- offering excellent discounts for consumers looking for a new TV.  Both companies will refocus on LCD TVs, using a newer, cheaper technology that has been popular among shoppers.

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Some retailers have seen LCD TV demand outpace plasma TVs by almost two-to-one in 2009, with that number only likely to increase while manufacturers leave behind plasma technology.  LCD TVs offer better refresh rates, higher contrast ratios, and other features that manufacturers have been able to market towards consumers.

Although the prices of plasma TVs continues to slide, there are several pitfalls consumers should be aware of, the WSJ article indicates.  One such problem is that it may become increasingly difficult to find a repairman capable of fixing a plasma TV, and it may be difficult to order new parts.  Another problem is that although LCD TVs sometimes have lesser picture quality, they are typically much easier to use than their plasma counterparts.

Anyone with a cramped living room will also want to avoid plasma TVs, as manufacturers routinely make screens ranging from 42-inches up to 103-inches.

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Are you in the market for a new TV.  If so, are you considering a plasma TV, or will you purchase an LCD TV?

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