So Sam from down the street says he’s a specialist on Big Screen TV, and he volunteers to help you buy your new Plasma. He is familiar with how big your Plasma should be, what Dolby Surround Sound system to buy and how to install it all.

Sam may be a fine guy. He may even know the differentiation between DTV and 720i. But Sam may also be a Boob blowing smoke out the rear of his shorts. How can you tell? If you know less about TVs than Sam does, you’re going to have to rely on the one person you can have faith in to look out for your interests. And that is you!

You can pay attention to Sam, but take him with a grain of salt. And you need to do your own research! You might even luck up and hear about, oh, let’s say a website that’ll give you direct info on Plasma TVs. Read, talk to Plasma TV owners and then decide for yourself. Do you want to buy a Plasma, LCD or DLP TV? All of them will give you a dazzling, razor sharp image on a stunning flat screen TV, but everyone has its own strengths and weaknesses. If you want the biggest flat screen TV at the best price, with dazzling color, great contrast and a fine viewing angle, you want a Plasma Television.

But Sam may also be a Boob blowing smoke out the rear of his shorts. How can you tell? If you know less about TVs than Sam does, you’re going to have to rely on the one person you can have faith in to look out for your interests. And that is you!

If you’re anxious about power consumption, want to display tiny detail, play video games or hook up to a computer, make an effort a LCD display. If you want a super bright image displaying tiny detail, brilliant color and hook up video games or computers, try a DLP display.

There was a time you could go to Circuit City, buy a 19-inch color TV, throw it in the back seat and take it home. Shipping a Plasma TV to your home is the only sensible way to get it there; it’s too big, expensive, heavy and delicate to be shoved in the trunk of a car. You could rent a truck and hire two husky helpers. You’d need to know proper handling techniques. Specialized Transport companies have evolved to handle the job, and most does it well. Your retailer has a relationship with these shippers; they’ll arrange for a transport company to bring your Plasma TV to your door, or even to your living room. You should never sign for delivery of your TV until you’ve inspected your Plasma for damage. Don’t accept a damaged TV; send it back. Make sure your retailer’s return policy is comprehensive and allows returns up to 30 days after purchase. You’re going to love your new Plasma TV; just make sure it arrives in your living room safe and sound!

By: Bob Willson