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”

• Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-52XBR9 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD

  
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  The Sony BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video1 capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience ...
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• Good bang for the buck portable LCD TV | LCD HDTV Reviews

  
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  Good bang for the buck portable LCD TV What I consonant about this TV is the cost - versus - quality ratio. I first went to the Kennel looking for a portable
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• The Panasonic Viera TXP37X10B – An Initial Review

  
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  In the bottom end of the price bracket for a 37 inch plasma television, you will not get hold of superior quality than what is found in the Panasonic Viera TX-P37X10 . This television was created with the majority of the equal qualities as a high end television but is priced so moderately that a lot of people can ...
  8 hours ago

• VideoSecu Black Tilt Wall Mount Bracket for Vizio 42 inch HDTV Plasma/LCD TV with Free 6 FT HDMI Cable

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 160
  Fits VESA 200/300/400/400×200/600×400 up to 710×450mm Easy adjustment of tilt forward to 20 degrees Supports screens up to 165 lbs Fits Most 37 40 42 45 46 50 52 55 57 58 60 63 inch flat panel screens Standard hardware required to fasten your LCD to the mount included This Flat Panel Mount Fits most TVs or ...
  10 hours ago

• Latest Review on Samsung UN55B6000 Luxia Series 55-inch LCD

  
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  Samsung UN55B6000 is a Luxia Series 55-inch LCD 1080p HDTV. With this TV, you can enjoy premium HD quality and connect to receive RSS feeds of customizable stock quotes, weather and brief news articles.Samsung�s unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding bezel with a stylish colored tone.
  11 hours ago

• Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

  
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  Technical Details 42 HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p resolution 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5 HDMI inputs PC Input for better viewing
  11 hours ago

• The Netpreneur: Toshiba 46XV648 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz HD LCD T

  
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  Toshiba 46XV648 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz HD LCD TV Cinema Series. 46-Inch Cinema Series 120Hz LCD TV
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• Early Best Buy Black Friday Deal Features $349.99 Toshiba AMD Athlon II Windows

  
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  If you are shopping early Black Friday deals do not miss visit Best Buy besides Amazon online today. Best Buy features since yesterday already a sub-$500 42-inch LCD Panasonic Plasma HDTV. Best Buy actually reduced the price of the Panasonic TC-P42C1 d… Continue reading from the original source: ...
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• Kill A Watt Power Strip

  
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  Have you ever wondered how much it costs to run your computer, or that 50" LCD television in your living room? Well, P3 International gives consumers the ability to monitor their appliances operation costs, while also protecting them and ...
  15 hours ago

• Digicom : PMA-5041 Plasma & LCD TV Flat Wall Mount Universal Design for 34″ to 70″ Displays

  
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  VESA Compatible up to 800mm Fits Most 34″ to 80″ screens Loading capacity up to 175 Lbs Low profile Limited Five Year Warranty Universal wall mounts for most 40 – 70 Flat panel screens Low-profile design keeps screens only 1 from wall Heavy steel construction for safe mounting Easy installation by hardware ...
  17 hours ago

• HDTV and Plasma TV Black Friday Ads Kmart

  
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  Another Good news for people who seek HDTV or Plasma TV from Black Friday Sales, where the price is dropped significantly and the Dream TV that you always wanted is become affordable. Now the one available is from Kmart, I will let you know if I found another deal from another store Ok, here [...]Related posts: ...
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• Black Friday Mp3 from Amazon.com

  
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  Starting Today, Cutie Gadget will starting posting about Black Friday ads 2009 to help Online shopper get the stuff they really want for holiday in Bargain Price. Ok, let’s start with this Mp3 Black Friday from Amazon.com! This will be a great prize for Music Lover. So, if you wantWhen: 25- 30 November 2009.Coupon ...
  17 hours ago

• Samsung LCD B690 vs Panasonic Plasma G10 – Cnet Asia

  
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  Cnet Asia Samsung LCD B690 vs Panasonic Plasma G10 Cnet Asia Iran has 576i/60hz Pal TV system as in Europe. HDTVTEST believes "The Panasonic TX-P42G10 plasma TV does not deal with standard-def interlaced video signal ... and more »
  18 hours ago

• Palm Pre price keeps sinking on Bell, down to $100

  
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  Just weeks after Palm’s Pre sunk to CAD $149.95 on Bell, the outfit’s first-ever webOS phone has now stooped to just CAD $99.95. That still requires a 3-year contract, of course, but man — a individual bill for a smartphone like the Pre? Anyone tossing out guesses on how enlarged it takes Sprint t… desktop ...
  19 hours ago

• Retail stores want you to shop…now!

  
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  It is just the first full weekend of November and already retail stores like Wal Mart, Sears, JCPenney, and online retailer Amazon.com want you to stock up on gifts for the holidays. All these stores are offering specials and pretty good deals today. These were the specials that were going on today: * Walmart’s ...
  19 hours ago

• LG 50PQ30 50" 720p Plasma HDTV for $699.00 Shipped

  
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  LG 50PQ30 50" 720p Plasma HDTV for $699.00 shipped.  Add to the cart to see the price.  Here is a screenshot for your reference.  This LCD HDTV has features such as 1024 x 768 resolution, HDTV Tuner, input options for HDMI, component, VGA, and more.  Most places have it for about $849.
  19 hours ago

• Panasonic VIERA TC-P42C1 | 42″ Class 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV

  
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  Panasonic VIERA TC-P42C1 42-inch plasma TV features a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, supports up to 720p signals and 600Hz refresh rate reduces flicker for a clear picture.VIERA TC-P42C1 also comes with HDTV tuner, 2 HDMI inputs, Secure Digital memory card slot and 20W 2-speaker system. Price, bestbuy currently ...
  20 hours ago

• Panasonic TC-P50V10 50" 1080P THX Plasma HDTV $1707.15 Free Shipping

  
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  6th Avenue Electronics has the top-rated 50" Panasonic TC-P50V10 plasma TV for a low $1707.15 after 5% off with coupon code: AFL5 (ongoing) shipped free (tax in NY, NJ and PA).Considered by many to be the best plasma TV currently available, it features 1080p resolution, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, THX certification, 24p ...
  21 hours ago

• Panasonic TC-P42S1 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV $678.30 Free Shipping

  
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  6th Avenue Electronics has the 42" Panasonic TC-P42S1 plasma TV for a low $714.00 - 5% with coupon code: AFL5 (ongoing) = $678.30 shipped free (tax in NY, NJ and PA).Features 1080p resolution, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, 600 Hz refresh rate, anti-reflective filter and 3 HDMI inputs.Click here for the Panasonic 42" plasma ...
  21 hours ago

• Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" 1080p Plasma HDTV $1259.70 Free Shipping

  
  Audio/Video Bargains — Authority: 161
  6th Avenue Electronics has the 54" Panasonic TC-P54S1 plasma TV for a low $1259.70 after 5% off with coupon code: AFL5 (ongoing) shipped free (tax in NY, NJ and PA).Features 1080p resolution, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, 600 Hz refresh rate, anti-reflective filter and 3 HDMI inputs.Click here for the Panasonic 54" plasma ...
  21 hours ago

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