Plasmas

[ThriceBB]

is it true that you have to replace something on plasmas? that they only have so many hours of playback??

what is the big drawback of plasmas if any?!

[crackinhedz]

Replace something on plasmas? no.

usually you replace bulbs on a rear projection tv. But for plasma and lcd, you do not have many problems.

[ThriceBB]

oh ok...

well for some reason i thought plasmas burned out after so many hours which is why i always bought lcd. im starting to lean towards plasma now though. are there any major drawbacks to plasma?

[crackinhedz]

plasmas should last anywhere between ~20,000 - ~60,000 hours.

That's many many years of everyday use.

LCD is slightly better, but they both will last a VERY LONG time.

[My_Two_Cents]

Where do people come up with this stuff?

To elaborate on what Crack said, today's plasmas will last 60K hours or more (some new Panys are claiming 100K hours) before the picture deteriorates to HALF the original brightness. Do the math. You'll upgrade/replace the set long before you come close to that number.

[ThriceBB]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Where do people come up with this stuff?

well, someone told me that. they must have been confused with rear projection. this was a long time ago too, probably back when plasmas were the "new" thing. i thought it seemed weird. that is why i asked it on here looking for some "expert" advice.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Where do people come up with this stuff?

now is that really a nice way to greet someone?

...not everyone knows everything. We ALL learn bit by bit, piece by piece. So its of utmost importance to share what you know with others who don't know any better without patronizing them. That's the only way people can learn.

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Where do people come up with this stuff?

To elaborate on what Crack said, today's plasmas will last 60K hours or more (some new Panys are claiming 100K hours) before the picture deteriorates to HALF the original brightness. Do the math. You'll upgrade/replace the set long before you come close to that number.

hey, im pretty sure it was 10,000 hrs before half life brightness, but if its 100,000 then good for me!

Edit - Nevermind, i guess it is 100,000 hrs due to replys from people, which makes me very happy!!!

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

plasmas should last anywhere between ~20,000 - ~60,000 hours.

That's many many years of everyday use.

LCD is slightly better, but they both will last a VERY LONG time.

panny 1080p plasma's are rated at 100,000 hours before reaching half brightness leave your tv on 24/7 that would equal 11 years before reaching half brightness!

the 720p plasma boast 60,000!

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/08/16...1080p-plasmas/

[crackinhedz]

panny 1080p plasma's are rated at 100,000 hours

I think you will find hours of lifespan to be hyper inflated similarly along the lines of : contrast ratio's, watts per channel, RMS etc.

certainly any company can claim anything.

Realistically? ...they're trying to sell you something.

[Strannix136]

Originally Posted by ThriceBB

oh ok...

well for some reason i thought plasmas burned out after so many hours which is why i always bought lcd. im starting to lean towards plasma now though. are there any major drawbacks to plasma?

The only drawback to my Pioneer plasma is that after a year and a half, I still can't stop falling in love with it again and again, day after day...

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

now is that really a nice way to greet someone?

...not everyone knows everything. We ALL learn bit by bit, piece by piece. So its of utmost importance to share what you know with others who don't know any better without patronizing them. That's the only way people can learn.

It may not appear so, but I was not bashing the OP (C'mon, Crack, you know when I do that, and I've been trying to be good these days ). It was a frustrated question, but I knew the OP had to have heard this from somewhere and didn't make it up or anything. His explanation below makes a lot of sense.

Originally Posted by ThriceBB

well, someone told me that. they must have been confused with rear projection. this was a long time ago too, probably back when plasmas were the "new" thing. i thought it seemed weird. that is why i asked it on here looking for some "expert" advice.

OP, if it seemed I was ripping on you for anything, I apologize for the 'tone'. This is a great place to learn all sorts of good stuff about BD, HT, displays, etc. Ask away! Just don't EVER try justifying Monster Cable prices!

[Strannix136]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

This is a great place to learn all sorts of good stuff about BD, HT, displays, etc. Ask away! Just don't EVER try justifying Monster Cable prices!

And never, NEVER, mention BOSE.

[William H Pratt]

Has anyone mentioned the off axis viewing issues of LCD?