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”

 

• CES 2013 | Panasonic HDTV Lineup | Latest Smart Viera LED and Plasma Models | 4K OLED TV

  
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  SmartReview.com attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2013) and saw the new top of the line Panasonic HDTVs. Panasonic makes the best Plasma TVs, and h… The new Panasonic TV line-up was on display at this years CES and we take a look at how it’s shaping up for 2012. Including TV technologies such ...
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• Discount Merchant Discount Coupons

  
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• Plasma Pig Is Lost In Space And Needs Your Help Getting Home

  
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  Help a purple pig get back to Earth in this physics-based puzzle game. Plasma Pig Is Lost In Space And Needs Your Help Getting Home is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice - iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News
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• Samsung 60” Plasma PN60F5300 Price Cut (2013 Model) + Resident Evil: Revelations

  
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  If you have a recent Blu-ray player or similar home theater component, you probably already have the ability to stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, and more. So when you’re picking out a new TV, why would you buy a Smart TV and effectively pay twice for the same functionality? We found a 2013 model Samsung PN60F5300 ...
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• Panasonic ZT60 plasma TVs make you pay dearly for state-of-the-art blacks and contrast

  
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  We recently wrote about Panasonics new ZT60 plasma TVs (TC-P60ZT60 and TC-P65ZT60), which will be the companys flagship televisions for 2013. We knew a lot about the TVs—the 60- and 65-inch screen sizes, the new customizable home screen, the Swipe & Share 2.0 features that lets you send content back and forth ...
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• Panasonic prices new Smart VIERA ZT60 plasma HDTVs

  
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  Panasonic has officially announced pricing on their new line of plasma HDTVs now available at approximately 400 Best Buy stores nationwide. The Smart VIERA sets include the 65-inch TC-P65ZT60 and 60-inch TC-P60ZT60, listing for $4099 and...
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• Lastest Plasma auctions

  
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  The original post is located here Lastest Plasma auctions Some recent plasma auctions on eBay: All Black Glass TV Stand for 20 24 26 32 37"LCD/Plasma GBP 39.99 End Date: Monday May-20-2013 8:18:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: GBP 39.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list Related posts: Lastest Plasma ...
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• Smallest liquid droplets created at LHC are 100,000th the size of a hydrogen atom

  
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  Scientists closely working with the   Large Hadron Collider , the largest and most powerful particle accelerator in the world, have identified evidence of the minuscule droplets produced in the aftermath of high energy proton and lead ions collisions. If their calculations are right, then these are the smallest ...
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• The Best HDTV for 2013?

  
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  The Best HDTV for 2013? The search for this year’s best HDTV was recently held at Value Electronics in Scarsdale, NY. The two day event does a side by side comparison to find the best HDTV on the market among the current crop of LEDs and plasmas. Each HDTV is set up by a professional calibrator to produce its ...
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• Today’s Best Apps: Plasma Pig And Beeb

  
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  The App Store takes delivery of hundreds of new apps per day. The overwhelming scene makes it possible to easily overlook an exciting game, valuable productivity suite, etc. However, we have a solution. Today’s Best Apps tackles this problem by providing you with a handpicked and tested list of apps that are truly ...
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• This Week’s Hot HDTV Deals

  
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  In the TV retailing, the end of May means Memorial Day sales.  To capture a bigger  share of the holiday sales HDTV makers are now offering dealer incentives for lower prices on select  new 2013 models. This week we feature HDTVs with screen sizes from 39 to 75-inches from Samsung, Panasonic and LG. Savings are up ...
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• Last week’s harvest

  
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  I was a bit too busy and tired to write something on my blog during the past week, but now that it is weekend again, there is room for some updates. Flash Player Plugin There was yet another security update for Adobe’s Flashplayer Plugin. I updated my package to the latest version. Note that if you are using ...
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• UFO Sightings In New Hampshire, USA

  
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  Some strange UFO sightings are occurring over the skies of Loudon, New Hampshire. There are a few recent videos (May 2013) showing strange UFOs hovering above Loudon, some look like stationary glowing stars and some, like this one, seem to show an unidentified object that looks similar to a Plasma Ball that changes ...
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• Cheapest prices for Samsung PS51F4500 51-inch Widescreen HD Ready Plasma TV with Freeview

  
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  The original post is located here Cheapest prices for Samsung PS51F4500 51-inch Widescreen HD Ready Plasma TV with Freeview Samsung PS51F4500 51-inch Widescreen HD Ready Plasma TV with Freeview 51″ Plasma TV 600Hz Refresh Rate 720p HD Resolution B Energy Rating Producing brilliant picture with ...
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• Plasma Gasification-Municipal Waste as a Power Source

  
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  Emerson’s Alan Novak , leader of the alternative energy and power industry team describes the plasma gasification technology in waste to energy conversion. A recent Waste to Energy Industry article, Control System for Troubled 12 MW Plasma Gasification Plant in France , highlighted the fact that a ...
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• Could the plasma TV market be dead in a few years?

  
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  By Ted KritsonisFlat-panel televisions used to fall under an “LCD vs. plasma” debate, where plasma had inherent advantages that made it the go-to option for home theatre setups. But as the years have worn on, LCD technology has usurped much of that and emerged as the most widely adopted TV technology today.
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• PlasmaCars, Starting at $40.99 (Reg. $70)

  
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    I’ve been eyeing these PlasmaCars for the kids for the last several months. With summer right around the corner, I’m very tempted to jump on this deal! Get these very highly-rated PlasmaCars on sale for as low as $40.99 right now. These are usually $69.99, so you’re saving up to 41%. Ships FREE with Prime ...
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• Podcast #583: OLED vs 4K for your next TV

  
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  We’re willing to admit, and we probably aren’t the only ones, that 3D simply is not the next big thing in home entertainment. Sure it sounded cool on paper, but in reality 3D at home just doesn’t provide the immersive 3D experience you get in a theater. Couple that with eye fatigue, headaches and seizures and 3D ...
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• Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 HDTV-First Review

  
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    When we first viewed the Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 at the 2013 CES, we were so impressed with the image we chose it as our Top Pick for Best HDTV. Panasonic calls it “ The Reference TV” and offers two plasma panel features unique to this model. The front protective glass is bonded to the front panel glass, and the ...
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• HD Nation – Super Cheap 3D 50 inch Plasma HDTV, Improve Netflix Streaming Performance, and New Blu-ray …

  
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  A 3D 50 Inch Plasma that’s too cheap to ignore. Improving your network speeds for faster Neflix. New Blu-ray releases for the week of June 28th, 2011! Video Rating: 4 / 5 26 Free HD channels available in my area… All this is possible with an antenna that I built for about .00. The only thing I ...
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