With the second quarter of 2011 drawing to a close, sales trends look exceptionally positive for Plasma High-Definition TV. Plasma sales are accelerating as the result of 3D features in more models and "value for the inch" as compared to competing technologies such as CCFL and LED-backlit LCD products. The better performing Plasma TVs are not only selling at a faster clip, they're also leading the way with even greater energy efficiency than past years.
Occupying the top spot is the 900 series, available in one sub series, LX, and in two different sizes, 52 and 60 inches. This series offers the new 3D technology in Full HD.A notch higher is the mid level 600, 700 and 710 series, with the former as the low man in the totem pole and the latter as its flag bearer. This mid level also features LED technology for its backlight with the 710 having the upscale Edge LED backlight module. Also, the higher two series models has DLNA features allowing it to playback photo, music, and video files from other media sources, while the 600 doesn�t have this feature. Another feature missing in the 600 found on the two is Wi-Fi capability."There's been a lot of misinformation published about the energy use of Plasma HDTV sets, particularly when they are in standby mode. But today's plasma sets use less than a dollar per year in electricity when in standby. That's less than the cost of one cup of coffee. And when in use, today's large-screen Plasma HDTVs typically cost as little as $14 to $35 per year to operate. That's HDTV quality on a flat panel screen which is more than 50 percent bigger than the old 27-inch or 36-inch tubes of the past -- but using only one-third the energy of the old standard resolution sets. This is a remarkable advance that deserves attention," Palumbo concluded.Bigger, Better and Even More Energy Efficient "Energy consumption is top of mind with all TV technologies and consumers can have peace of mind with their Plasma HDTVs," added Palumbo. Plasma HDTVs from LG Electronics and Panasonic use substantially less energy than comparable products just a few years ago."The Plasma Display Coalition and its members welcome and support the new EnergyGuide yellow labels that are required on all TVs starting this spring. The familiar guide, which can already be found on home appliances, now shows apples-to-apples comparisons for all types of TV technologies," Palumbo said.Better yet, consumers will now be able to see exactly how much they will annually pay for electricity to enjoy the best possible home entertainment experience.Tamaryn Pratt, Principal at Quixel Research, notes that "consumers continue to benefit from the affordability of Plasma models, in particular the very large 60-inch and larger category. The percentage of HDTV sets sold with Plasma technology is growing, not shrinking, with Plasma sales achieving a 12 percent year-over-year revenue gain in the first quarter. In fact, Plasma sales in the first quarter of 2011 rose to almost 900,000 units, with particular strength in 720p models."Each and every one of these Sony Televisions have been equipped with the latest in Sony technology, assuring you that you are getting the best among the best. With new innovations bestowed upon its TVs every year, you would certainly believe that this is the best TV out there for you.It also called on the retail industry to support new industry guidelines on children's products such as clothing, proposed advertising restrictions near schools or nurseries and suggested giving parents more say in what is shown before the watershed on television.Starting from its first highly regarded TV innovation, the world�s smallest black and white TV, to its first collared Chromatron technology based TV, to its acclaimed release of the Trinitron TV, to its HDTV Trinitron, the Wega, and now the Bravia, Sony has revolutionized the TV industry and has kept its loyal followers on its toes to what comes next.One of the first successes in Sony Televisions in the modern day standards came when the company introduced the FD Trinitron WEGA, a flat screen TV with speakers mounted on the side and a dazzling silver collared cabinet. When the company entered the LCD TV race, the brand name WEGA stuck with the line-up named LCD WEGA. But, in 2005, Sony decided to discontinue the brand name and soon started to call their LCD TV and other Sony Televisions as BRAVIA.First Quarter Acceleration Consumer electronics industry market research experts agree that Plasma is reaping the benefits of new technology and better "inch for inch" value.Panasonic and LG Electronics, two members of the Plasma Display Coalition, are committed to the success of Plasma HDTV products. Panasonic currently offers 19 Plasma models, ranging from a 42-inch 720p set to a 65-inch Full HD 1080p 3D TV, while LG Electronics has 18 models now available, ranging from a 42-inch 720p set to a 60-inch Full HD 1080p 3D TV.
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