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