Plasma

Plasma is, in Physics, a form of ionized gas that represents a fourth state of matter because its properties are different from those of solids, liquids or gases. Plasma is very common in space, where it is found in stars (including our Sun), solar winds and nebulae. On earth, it is found naturally in the ionosphere, in lightning and in aurorae. Plasma can also be artificially created - rocket exhaust and arc welders, for example, create plasma, and fluorescent lighting uses plasma in their bulbs.

When the term plasma is found in the blogosphere, 99% of the time, it is referring to plasma television displays - a flat-panel television technology that uses plasma gases in its screens. In fact, the term plasma has become short-hand for plasma television or flat-panel plasma display. Thus, you may hear people saying, "Hey I just upgraded my plasma this weekend! I got a 60"!"

Because plasma is used mainly to refer to plasma televisions in the blogosphere, most of the blogs using "plasma" as a tag are gadget and tech sites. These include engadget.com, itechnews.net, tvsnob.com and cybertheater.com.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Plasma”

• Samsung PN58B540 58″ 1080p Plasma HDTV | Review & Bst Price

  
  it-echo.Com — Authority: 156
  Samsung PN58B540 58″ Plasma HDTV is perfect for watching both sports and movies, the HD plasma PN58B540 provides Full HD resolution (1920×1080 with 2,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio, 600Hz subfield motion technology and filterbright technology that minimize glare and maximize contrast.The Samsung’s E-Panel ...
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• Universal Articulating Tilting Plasma LCD TV Wall Mount For 37″-56″

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 161
  universal single arm swivel mount for 37″-56″ plasma LCD TV 180 degree motion, Swivel: -90 to +90 degree side to side Extension from wall: about 5″ to 26.5″ Tilt: -15 to +15 degree up and down. max weight capacity of 125 lbs. This mount allows you to mount your TV on the wall and gives it the flexibility ...
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• What is better for gaming and blu-ray movies LCD or Plasma TV?

  
  Blu-Ray1st — Authority: 150
  I don’t have HD programming hooked up, so I am only going to be watching blu-ray movies and playing games on either xbox 360 or PS3. I may have an antenna hooked up for over the air broadcast HD channels. So I wasn’t sure if an LCD or Plasma would be better. [...]
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• VideoSecu Adjustable Tilt TV Wall Mount for 37″-60″ Plasma TV LCD mount Flat Panel Screen Black Bracket

  
  zamplr — Authority: 149
  This heavy duty steel mount fits most 37″ to 60″ Plasma TV or LCD monitor. This Universal Flat Panel Mount offers quality, versatility and security for 37″ to 60″ Flat panel televisions. It features a high capacity and low profile design, lift-n-lock installation and adjustable tilt for optimal viewing. When ...
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• Hercules(by Opteka) HRM-100 Super Strong Plasma and LCD TV Dual-Arm Articulating Wall Mount for 32-Inch to 60-Inch Displays (Black)

  
  zamplr — Authority: 149
  Hercules “Super Strong” Features: Universal Mounting fits Most Flat Panel TV’s from 32″ to 60″ Displays Casted from 2.0/2.5mm thick cold steel Tilts -15 to +15 Degrees Supports up to 175 lbs Universal mounting system Heavy duty dual arms Up to 20.3″ extension Patented tilt system Built-in ...
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• China accelerates pace of digital transition in TV industry – China Economic Net

  
  Plasma Televisionz — Authority: 154
  China accelerates pace of digital transition in TV industry China Economic Net Impacted by the price of LCD tvs , plasma tvs have shifted the role quickly and launched into the market with large-screen top products. ...
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• HD Plasma TV and bluray DVD Player for Christmas? Here’s how to do it (and … – Motley Fool

  
  Plasma Televisionz — Authority: 154
  HD Plasma TV and bluray DVD Player for Christmas? Heres how to do it (and ... Motley Fool I have eight plasma tvs . Four are wall mounted by me. Three are table mounted. All are connected to DVD players or DVD/VCR player/recorders, in addition to ...
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• Kmart black friday

  
  Plasma vs LCD TV — Authority: 156
  his just in for Black Friday:Kmart Thanksgiving Day Deals (Nov. 26; select stores on Nov. 25):50-inch Samsung Plasma TV on sale for $699.99 (reg. pri...
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• Kmart black friday

  
  Plasma Televisionz — Authority: 154
  his just in for Black Friday:Kmart Thanksgiving Day Deals (Nov. 26; select stores on Nov. 25):50-inch Samsung Plasma TV on sale for $699.99 (reg. pri...
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• Black Friday HDTV Deals NOW on Samsung LED, LCD Plasma TVs – Bigpicturebigsound.com

  
  Plasma Televisionz — Authority: 154
  Crispy Gamer Black Friday HDTV Deals NOW on Samsung LED, LCD Plasma TVs Bigpicturebigsound.com By Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister If Samsung has its way, every family in America will be watching a Samsung LED, LCD or Plasma HDTV this holiday season ... For Samsung, Its Black Week. But ...
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• LG 60PS11 60" 1080p Plasma HDTV $1499.98 Including Shipping

  
  Audio/Video Bargains — Authority: 164
  Newegg has the 60" LG 60PS11 plasma HDTV for a low $1399.99 + $99.99 shipping = $1499.98 (tax in CA, NY, NJ, TN and PR).Features 1080p resolution, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 600 Hz sub field drive, ISFccc ready, 24p Real Cinema and 3 HDMI inputs.Click here for the LG plasma HDTV deal
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• Samsung 2View’s Christmas Shots

  
  Between Bites — Authority: 426
      Christmas is a special time for all of us, and when coming together for celebrations with family and friends we all want to make sure we capture the moment. This weekend  (November 27-29) troop to the Samsung 2View ‘s Christmas Shot booths located either at the upper ground floor of the SM Megamall , at the ...
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• Black Friday Deals List Updated [Black Friday]

  
  F-Default — Authority: 542
    Our Black Friday List is updated with deals from Vizio, WireFly, HP and Amazon, including an entirely new page for Blu-rays and DVDs . That’s in addition to Best Buy, Office Depot , Dell, Target, Walmart, K-mart and more. Read more here: Black Friday Deals List Updated [Black Friday]
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• Black Friday Deals List Updated [Black Friday]

  
  Gizmodo — Authority: 892
  Our Black Friday List is updated with deals from Vizio, WireFly, HP and Amazon, including an entirely new page for Blu-rays and DVDs . Thats in addition to Best Buy, Office Depot , Dell, Target, Walmart, K-mart and more. Start saving here.
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• Lawrenceville Plasma Physics Criticisms and Responses

  
  Next Big Future — Authority: 629
  There are two main criticisms of focus fusion. 1. Hydrogen-boron fuel allows too much x-ray cooling * The hot plasma of this fuel will emit x-rays too quickly, * the energy lost through the x-rays will always be more than the energy gained by fusion reactions. * the fusion reactions would not heat the plasma ...
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• Tech Buyer’s Guide: Entry-Level TVs – Popular Science

  
  Plasma Televisionz — Authority: 154
  Popular Science Tech Buyers Guide: Entry-Level TVs Popular Science Although LCD TVs get most of the attention these days, plasma TVs often give you a better picture for the money. Like most plasma sets, the 50-inch Viera ... The world is flat after all (for tvs anyway) GCN.com ...
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• Samsung PN50B430 50" 720p Plasma HDTV $699.99 Free Shipping

  
  Audio/Video Bargains — Authority: 164
  Amazon has the Samsung PN50B430 50" plasma TV for a low $699.99 shipped free (tax in KS, KY, ND, NY and WA).Features 720p resolution, 600Hz subfield motion drive, mega dynamic contrast ratio, SRS TruSurround HD, Energy Star compliant and 2 HDMI inputs.Click here for the Samsung 50" plasma TV deal
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• FREE SHIPPING – Magnavox Blu-Ray Player bundle $109

  
  Gwizz IT — Authority: 152
  SAVE $40 – FREE SHIPPING – Magnavox NB500MGX Blu-Ray Player w/ APC Pro HDMI Cable bundle $109.99 Read the rest here: FREE SHIPPING – Magnavox Blu-Ray Player bundle $109 Related posts: FREE SHIPPING – Magnavox Blu-Ray Player bundle $109 SAVE $40 - FREE SHIPPING - Magnavox NB500MGX Blu-Ray... ...
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• The 5 Best HDTV Deals Under $1000 [TVs]

  
  F-Default — Authority: 542
            We teamed with HD Guru Gary Merson again , this time to find the best TVs under $1000. This economy has really shocked prices. Forget the off-brands Read more from the original source: The 5 Best HDTV Deals Under $1000 [TVs]
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• The 5 Best HDTV Deals Under $1000 [TVs]

  
  Gizmodo — Authority: 892
  We teamed with HD Guru Gary Merson again , this time to find the best TVs under $1000. This economy has really shocked prices. Forget the off-brands. You can now get a top-name good-looking 50" TV for $700, and more... Note: Due to the unprecedented price fluctuations seen on TV pricing this week from online ...
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