Can you believe that the invention of the plasma television was due to a group of scientists trying to design an improved computer monitor? This is the truth. If it wasn't for the computer industry, we would not have LCD and plasma televisions. People can give the computer credit for being directly and indirectly responsible for a lot of technological advances. It's not surprising that our society being able to enjoy television and computer viewing is a direct result of scientists who tirelessly seek new answers, and occasionally, try to fix a simple problem in their lives. The evolution of television sets started in 1964 at the University of Illinois. At the time, a computer monitor was essentially just a basic television. It's imperative to understand that at the time, televisions were comprised of cathode ray tubes. In order to provide a correct display pattern, the televisions needed to constantly refresh the image. This was one of the biggest issues when using a television set as a computer monitor. It might have been alright for watching television programs but it was not good resolution for a computer. Within the year, and with much hard work, the very first plasma monitor was working. The screen's resolution and its color are made up of millions of cells found in the plasma TVs of today. However, the very first plasma screen had only one cell. But it was still a move in the right direction. There was a delay, since Liquid Crystal Displays ended up being a better method for small screens and plasma technology was put on the waiting list. Look further down the road a few years later, and wide flat screen televisions ended up being very much in demand. To make the largest sizes of flat screen televisions, plasma technology needed to be used. Currently, plasma televisions and LCD screens sell very well and are available in a wide range of sizes. The creation of plasma televisions has greatly impacted the way in which individuals watch television, as well as how they use their computers. HDTV has soared in popularity as one can see by noticing the great numbers of plasma televisions available for sale in electronics stores. The prices have dropped considerably -- at one time they were quite expensive. As prices dropped, many individuals purchased these amazing flat screen televisions and have come to greatly appreciate the clarity and stunning graphics available, especially for sporting events. This world of ardent television enthusiasts owes the scientists at the University of Illinois a thank you. If they had not needed a newer computer monitor, the plasma TV may not have become a reality. The projection screen TV would have remained the only option, and the idea of a crystal clear picture would not have come to fruition. That group of scientists accomplished it 24 years ago, and as a result, individuals can now have a quality TV viewing experience at an affordable price. Where do you think the next innovation in entertainment will take us?
Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5
Not yet Rated
