Question about Plasma - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

SOUPNAZZI · 2007-03-16, 09:56 AM

I'm getting my current TV Sony KP-46WT500 repaired by RSL. So this TV will be good for another couple of years.

Lately I've been reading /researching on my next TV.. Either Plasma or LCD. I would like to get wither of the 2. Really don't want to go back to rear projection..

I watch DVD's, play XBOX 360, and watch my BEV.

I have been hearing lately that after 2 yrs or so, your Plasma looses half of it intensity? Is this true ?

Cyclism · 2007-03-16, 10:51 AM

Hello Soupnazzi:

The information you have been given regarding Plasma TVs and their half-life is incorrect. Plasmas will lose their intensity over time, but usually it will take much longer, that is, about 10 to 15 years of having the display on constantly before you actually notice a reduction in contrast or brightness.

If you haven't taken the time to do so yet, please peruse this post:

HDTV Frequently Asked Questions: Please read this before posting in the forum

hugh · 2007-03-16, 10:57 AM

This forum is for discussing various Plasma television.

If you'd like to discuss the merits of LCD vs. Plasma please see many of the existing threads in the General HDTV forum.

2007-03-16, 09:56 AM	#1
SOUPNAZZI Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MISSISSAUGA Posts: 57	Question about Plasma I'm getting my current TV Sony KP-46WT500 repaired by RSL. So this TV will be good for another couple of years. Lately I've been reading /researching on my next TV.. Either Plasma or LCD. I would like to get wither of the 2. Really don't want to go back to rear projection.. I watch DVD's, play XBOX 360, and watch my BEV. I have been hearing lately that after 2 yrs or so, your Plasma looses half of it intensity? Is this true ?

2007-03-16, 10:57 AM	#3
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	This forum is for discussing various Plasma television. If you'd like to discuss the merits of LCD vs. Plasma please see many of the existing threads in the General HDTV forum. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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2007-03-16, 10:51 AM	#2
Cyclism Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver - OTA, Pioneer KURO Elite Signature PRO-141FD, 27" iMac, WDTV Live. Posts: 2,779	Hello Soupnazzi: The information you have been given regarding Plasma TVs and their half-life is incorrect. Plasmas will lose their intensity over time, but usually it will take much longer, that is, about 10 to 15 years of having the display on constantly before you actually notice a reduction in contrast or brightness. If you haven't taken the time to do so yet, please peruse this post: HDTV Frequently Asked Questions: Please read this before posting in the forum