| Purchasing a new television involves numerous | | | | mount option that keeps the screen hidden until they |
| decisions. Once consumers have waded through the | | | | are ready to use it. |
| various features and made their selection, there is yet | | | | Wall mounts can be flat, tilt, swivel or an articulated |
| another decision that will be necessary. Finding the right | | | | arm. A flat wall mount is generally the least expensive |
| location and method of placing a new plasma television | | | | and is the greatest space saver as it adds only 2 |
| is an important step in assuring optimal viewing as well | | | | inches to the depth of the display but because it is |
| as the safety of the new screen. | | | | often fixed, does not offer a flexible viewing angle. |
| There are a number of viable options for the | | | | Getting a tilt mount for a plasma television adds about |
| placement of a plasma television. These space saving | | | | 4-6 inches to the depth but is often used when |
| flat screens can be mounted on the ceiling, on the wall, | | | | needing to mount the display above eye level; such as |
| or placed on a stand. Some methods of mounting the | | | | over a fire place. |
| screens are less costly, others allow for greater ability | | | | An articulating arm mount allows users to keep the |
| to save space, and some provide more flexibility to | | | | display pulled back flat against the wall but also |
| assure that the television can be viewed at different | | | | provides the flexibility of pulling out the display and |
| angles and heights. Looking at each of these options in | | | | turning/tilting it as needed. |
| advance will help consumers make the choice that will | | | | Table stands are generally customized to the specific |
| best suit their needs. | | | | plasma television that is purchased but do tend to take |
| If a wall or ceiling mount is preferred it is important to | | | | up a bit more space. Some stands offer options that |
| realize that a plasma television can be heavy for its | | | | allow tilt and other movement of the display including |
| size and therefore wall studs or a ceiling joist must be | | | | "plasma lifts". |
| present to support it. Any additional hardware needed | | | | Obviously any mount purchased will need to fit the |
| for installation should be available with the mounting | | | | specific plasma television selected. The television will |
| device purchased but will be dependent upon whether | | | | have a pattern of holes on the back that will need to |
| the television will be mounted on wood or metal studs | | | | correspond to the screws on the mount. Some |
| joists or concrete block. Therefore, consumers should | | | | mounts also have adapter plates available that will |
| go into the buying situation knowing where they wish | | | | match up to popular plasma television models. |
| to place their new plasma television and what type of | | | | Selecting the proper mount for a plasma television can |
| structure is present. | | | | help to assure that the television is stable and |
| A ceiling mounted plasma television can save floor | | | | positioned so as to reduce the risk of being struck or |
| space. A ceiling mount often has an extension pipe in | | | | knocked over. A proper mount can also help to assure |
| addition to the mount itself to allow for comfortable | | | | optimal viewing and comfort and should be carefully |
| viewing. Some owners use a "plasma lift" with a ceiling | | | | considered to assure years of viewing pleasure. |