Join the club. Prices are dropping and sales are increasing - sales of plasma sets were up 30 percent in February 2007 compared with February 2006, according to market research firm NPD Group. But buying a new set still involves a lot of choices.
And don't forget you also will have to find a way to give it a worthy display. That means no tangled wires and stacks of cable boxes, video recorders, etc. It may also mean spending a fair amount of money.
Q. What are the different kinds of televisions out there? A.
The two most popular types of flat-panel TVs are plasma and LCD, or liquid crystal display. Plasma TVs are better for viewing fast-motion content like sports or action movies, and also have deeper, richer levels of black, so the picture appears to have more depth. LCD screens do better in brightly lit rooms, and are somewhat slimmer and lighter than plasma sets.
Q. What do I need to know about HDTV? A.
Most network prime-time programming is already broadcast in HD, or high definition. More cable and premium movie channels are also offering HD alternatives. More DVDs are being sold in high definition as well.
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