I want to upgrade my HDTV from a two year old 42" Vizio LCD for one in the 50" to 56" size range, in the $1000 to $1800 price range.
I have been weighing the pros and cons of LCDs vs plasma TVs. I had been leaning toward pLasma TVs, that is, until I came across some articles mentioning that they work harder at higher altitudes and thus shortens their lifespans. Other articles stated that they may have annoying audible hum at higher altitudes. It seems these problems are real concerns for anyone living at elevations above 6000 ft.
We live in the high country of Arizona at just over 7000 ft. elevation. There is a Best Buy in Flagstaff that sells plasma TVs as well as Wal-Mart and Sams Club. But the store associates at BB said it's not a problem otherwise they wouldn't be selling them.
Sams has the 54" Panasonic Viera Plasma 600HZ 1080P HDTV Model: TC-54PS14 for only $1599.00 that's tempting me to pull the trigger. Or, if altitude is a concern, I just may get Sams 55" Vizio XVT 1080p LCD HDTV Model: VF550XVT1A for $1,497.00. The best deals in Flagstaff are definitely at Sams Clubs though.
Can anyone of the plasma TV gurus confirm that these high altitude concerns are true? I am not getting a plasma TV until I know more about this altitude problem, or no problem. The geek squad at BB might be right, but I just want more info before I buy a plasma TV and not regret it later on. TIA
