Plasma or LCD TV in high altitude - Blu-ray Forum

deadhatetheliving · 10-05-2008, 11:37 PM

I am planning on moving to Colorado and was going to buy a t.v. I want a large t.v. i read that plasma t.v. don't do to well in high altitude and Dever has very high altitude. Is there anyone in Colorado that can help with picking a plasma or LCD?

arush5268d · 10-05-2008, 11:40 PM

Colorado...high altitude? Nahhhh lol

I haven't heard of altitude issues with LCDs or Plasmas.

That's a new one on me.

My_Two_Cents · 10-05-2008, 11:41 PM

According to this, you should be okay.

Blu-Ron · 10-05-2008, 11:41 PM

I have an LCD and it purrs like a kitten. No probs here.

My_Two_Cents · 10-05-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

Colorado...high altitude? Nahhhh lol

I haven't heard of altitude issues with LCDs or Plasmas.

That's a new one on me.

Because plasma "cells" contain inert gases, the pressure increases at higher altitudes causing increased heat and forcing your fans to work harder. Pioneer and Panasonic state they are good up to 7500 and 7800 feet without issue.

arush5268d · 10-05-2008, 11:46 PM

Well the theory makes perfect sense, I reckon.

Blu-Ron · 10-05-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Because plasma "cells" contain inert gases, the pressure increases at higher altitudes causing increased heat and forcing your fans to work harder. Pioneer and Panasonic state they are good up to 7500 and 7800 feet without issue.

I'm at 8020 feet.

deadhatetheliving · 10-05-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

I have an LCD and it purrs like a kitten. No probs here.

Well thats good. I would like to get a Sony but the biggest tv they make is like 56 in. So I'm still contemplating Plasma or LCD.
Hey Ron- I'm planning on moving to Aurora are you in Denver or somewhere else?

Blu-Ron · 10-05-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

Well thats good. I would like to get a Sony but the biggest tv they make is like 56 in. So I'm still contemplating Plasma or LCD.
Hey Ron- I'm planning on moving to Aurora are you in Denver or somewhere else?

I'm in northern Colorado. Fort Collins.

deadhatetheliving · 10-05-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

I'm in northern Colorado. Fort Collins.

Nice. Moving back to the birth place ofter 20 years.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-08-2008, 05:20 AM

Plasmas have problem in high elevation i read in an article but not quite sure how high.

gr3y · 10-08-2008, 05:57 AM

I would get an LCD.
Plasmas have issued with altidude cause of the gas. Friends of mine in Mexico City say they plasmas either only last VERY little like 2yrs or they make a whistling noise when on like neon signs do....

Get an LCD

Leopold BUTTERS · 10-08-2008, 06:37 PM

i'm having this issue too, I am not sure which to put in my private jet.

My_Two_Cents · 10-09-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Circuit City

Plasmas have problem in high elevation i read in an article but not quite sure how high.

See my post above with link to article.

smiley · 10-09-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

i'm having this issue too, I am not sure which to put in my private jet.

Don't woory unless you loose cabin presure or somthing it will be fine.

10-05-2008, 11:37 PM	#1
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2693 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	Plasma or LCD TV in high altitude I am planning on moving to Colorado and was going to buy a t.v. I want a large t.v. i read that plasma t.v. don't do to well in high altitude and Dever has very high altitude. Is there anyone in Colorado that can help with picking a plasma or LCD?

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10-05-2008, 11:40 PM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Colorado...high altitude? Nahhhh lol I haven't heard of altitude issues with LCDs or Plasmas. That's a new one on me.

10-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#3
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	According to this, you should be okay.

10-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#4
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I have an LCD and it purrs like a kitten. No probs here.

10-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#6
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Well the theory makes perfect sense, I reckon.

10-08-2008, 05:20 AM	#11
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Plasmas have problem in high elevation i read in an article but not quite sure how high.

10-08-2008, 05:57 AM	#12
gr3y Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California, USA Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1054 Blu-ray reviews:14 Trading Score:58	I would get an LCD. Plasmas have issued with altidude cause of the gas. Friends of mine in Mexico City say they plasmas either only last VERY little like 2yrs or they make a whistling noise when on like neon signs do.... Get an LCD

10-08-2008, 06:37 PM	#13
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	i'm having this issue too, I am not sure which to put in my private jet.

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