Plasma monitors - hugh saving possible on monitors compared to TV's.

Most plasma models will be produced in a monitor version aimed at the commercial market, and a television version aimed at the consumer market. Typically the plasma monitor version will retail for $500 - $1000 less than the equivalent television version.

Retailers are able to sell plasma monitors at this lower price because they normally come without

• speakers
• a NTSC tuner
• a stand
• as many video input options
• an on site repair warranty
• a FCC Class B certificate

Many consumers opt for the less expensive plasma monitor because they already have components in their home theater systems that make the missing options irrelevant.

For example, they have

• a sound system
• an NTSC tuner in the form of a STB or VCR
• they will be opting for a wall mount
• their video inputs match up

Warranty coverage is the same except that repairs are carried out in a repair center for a plasma monitor as opposed to on site for a plasma TV. Many customers use the savings in the price difference to purchase a better extended warranty.

Plasma monitors come with FCC Class A (commercial) certificates which have less stringent limits on electromagnetic emissions than FCC Class B (residential) certificates. This means there is more chance your plasma monitor will interfere with other electronic equipment in your home, but is usually not an issue.

Of course without all this extra gear a plasma monitor is lighter and slimmer. They also may have extra display options, and have enabled, functions such as auto power off, that are required in the commercial world.

A competent plasma retailer should be able to address any concerns you may have if you are considering availing of the savings offered by going the plasma monitor route.

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