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Given the speed and rapidity of technological advances nowadays think carefully about whatever purchase you make and try and ensure within reason the future compatibility of your TV with industry standards.

The latest telecommunication system for broadcasting moving pictures and sound is known as Digital television (DTT) and as the name implies this relies upon the transmission and reception of digital signals as opposed to the more conventional analogue formats. With DTT, viewers are limited to whatever channels the antenna picks up. Signal quality will also vary.

The purpose of this article is to take a look at what is on offer with the new generation of Flat Screen Televisions available and in this case the television in particular is the Panasonic TH-37PE50.

The TH-37PE50 is a 37in Plasma TV and these TV's at present can be found in the region of 1250 pounds sterling or 2500 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 852 X 480 and with regards to being HD Ready the answer is no. The Panasonic has 3 (2 RGB) scarts and the type and number of Multimedia interfaces the TH-37PE50 uses is HDMI and none. The type of Tuner for this TV is Analogue and Digital and the Panasonic is available from limited outlets only.

So how would we rate the Panasonic TH-37PE50?

The most obvious place to start with as far as TV's are concerned would be the picture quality and our score here would be 10 out of 10, and for the sound quality we would rate it at 10 out of 10. Another useful aspect to review is the availability and number of relevant connections and our score here would be 8 out of 10. If we take a look at the overall "featureability" our score would be 10 out of 10 and the final individual verdicts would relate to the ease of use and overall value for money and our scores here would be, 8 out of 10 and 8 out of 10 respectively.

Finally our overall opinion would be that this Plasma TV is almost perfect and has to definitely be on any shortlist for those not completely into HDTV but the only thing preventing us giving this almost a perfect rating is that it is not HD-ready.

The fact is that given the wide variety of models and makes available today you should find something that suites your needs as well as your wallet. The choice, as they say, is completely down to you to decide whether to stay at the forefront of what are rapidly changing technologies and fashion or to remain part of the safer but perhaps better developed mainstream. Either way we hope that by reading this short article you should have a slightly more informed view of the options available to you

With regards to the prices in this article we have tried in all cases to take an average across the industry from a number of well known web sites and so we ask you to bear this in mind and treat these prices as advisory only rather than absolutes.

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The modern version is fast becoming a staple in your standard home theater system and is often accompanied by additional high-tech equipment such as surround sound speakers. With additional equipment to add to the viewing experience such as high-end speakers wall mounts and custom built furniture the flat screen TV has become a staple of the home theater system.

The feeling of sitting in a movie theater is replicated pretty accurately in a well built system that features a good set. The largeness of the screen and the superior colors and picture sharpness all contribute to this effect.

The amazing products of technology utilize neon and xenon gasses which produce their eye-popping colors. These gasses are safe and they are captured between two panels of flat glass. They produce over 16 million colors including a perfect black which enhances the cinematic sharpness of the picture.

The longevity of a flat screen TV can be measured in a qualitative mannor based on the number of hours it can run until the sharpness of it's picture degenerates to 50% this is called it's "half life". The standard half life is about 60 000 hours. To ensure maximum enjoyment from your set a warranty can be obtained to take care of minor or major issues.

Even though the screen is much larger than the typical cathode ray set on the market most of your models are approximately four inches deep. The thinness of the device allows a great deal of flexibility in determining where to install it. You even have the option of mounting it on your wall which can change the way you watch TV.

However with all the advantages of this science it is extremely fragile. This should be considered when placing your set in the home. Even small bumps can cause unexpected problems in screen crispness and if a repair is possible it can be quite expensive.

In order to maintain proper screen crispness be very careful when placing it. Another benefit of placing it on the wall is that it is out of reach of children and animals. Wall mounts are available to allow the set to tilt downward and adjust for proper viewing comfort.

As they become more widely available custom built furniture and cabinets have also come on the market. These accessories are available to match the personal style of every plasma owner. Home entertainment cabinets made from classic hardwoods can hold a flat screen TV in addition to other equipment.

Budgeting determinations for your purchase should include the cost of the set itself any needed furniture such as stands and accessories any warranties and the effect on the homes electric bill. You also will be using more power a larger set will use more power but given time we will soon have mass produced units that are more durable more efficient and cheaper for everybody.

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