HDTV question without HD feed - Page 3

Tensor · 06-30-2009, 12:21 AM

3 years ago, DLP's had a lifespan of 10-20,000 hours. Now that has increased to 50-60,000 since they have the LED lamps, if you can even find a DLP. Of the three technologies, DLP's are by far the worst. The only advantage is if you have pixel loss, you can simply replace the bulb which is much cheaper than replacing the panel in a plasma or LCD. Plasma's and LCD's (Major brands like Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, and LG) have lifespans of approximately 100,000 hours. Lesser brands like Vizio are about 60,000. 100,000 hours is 11.4 years running 24 hours a day. You'll buy a new TV well before the theoretical lifespan on an LCD or Plasma is reached.

Like I said earlier, things change a lot in 3 years. Plasma sales rose almost 40% last year.

jim stone · 06-30-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 88 Bronco

I wouldn't buy a walmart Vizio. Walmart gets the subpar models for some reason. If you do decide to get a HDTV, LCD's and DLP's are a little more durable than plasmas.

My brother has had one for a number of years now. No problems.

88 Bronco · 06-30-2009, 09:31 AM

I would assume the plamsa sale increases would be more related to the fact that they have become significantly cheaper in the last three years.

jim stone · 06-30-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 88 Bronco

I would assume the plamsa sale increases would be more related to the fact that they have become significantly cheaper in the last three years.

Got to be a reason for that.

cookinwithgas · 06-30-2009, 04:23 PM

my plasma died a bit less than 3 years into its life. Got an LCD and feel a bit better about it - LCD was too expensive at the time I got the plasma...

Tensor · 06-30-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jim stone

Got to be a reason for that.

reasons I cited earlier. Not because they suck.

The best TV on the market is actually not a plasma, lcd, led, or dlp. It's a laser television made by mitsubishi. Uses less power, has deeper blacks, can produce over 6 billion colors (LCD's are in the millions, plasma's around 4 billion for comparison), and has a clearer picture.

It can be yours for a mere $7000.

The next best rated are Pioneer and Panasonic Plasma's (both are made by Panasonic). You then have Samsung LCD's, Sony LCD's, and the rest.

Scrumtrilescent · 06-30-2009, 07:24 PM

How big is that 7000 buck TV?

uncpanther · 06-30-2009, 09:55 PM

I just bought a Panasonic plasma the new neo pdp panel that uses less energy than an LCD and has better white levels than previous models. It is the S1 model which is the lower end but still has their new panel and 1080p. This thing is awesome and blows away my brother-in-laws top rated Samsung LCDs. This one is rated for 30 years IF you watch 8+ hours a day. I also picked up an over the air antenna off of craigslist for $10.00 and I have the best possible HD picture. That is all you need for local HD (Panther games in HD!!!!!!) is a cheap over the air antenna. I would go plasma, they usually look like crap in the store but when you get them home they will blow you away and look more natural than LCD with better colors. Oh and it is now cheaper at $849.00 with free shipping from www.usappliance.com. There 720p 42" model which is still an excellent tv is only 650 shipped. My friend found one on sale at Best Buy for $600.00 about the same with tax.

Tensor · 06-30-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrumtrilescent

How big is that 7000 buck TV?

65 inches.

shinner · 06-30-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by catfang

i bought a new TV for the downstairs and my son and I huffed and puffed and moved the 32" sony (CRT) upstairs into the play room...damn thing weighs 185 pounds!! Trying to find a stand for it and they really don't make them anymore for CRT tvs....so I might end up buying a cheap flat screen for up there...and throw away a perfectly good (10 year old) TV...

http://www.racksandstands.com

06-30-2009, 12:21 AM	#21
Tensor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 23 Posts: 374 Pie Slices: 1 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 2	3 years ago, DLP's had a lifespan of 10-20,000 hours. Now that has increased to 50-60,000 since they have the LED lamps, if you can even find a DLP. Of the three technologies, DLP's are by far the worst. The only advantage is if you have pixel loss, you can simply replace the bulb which is much cheaper than replacing the panel in a plasma or LCD. Plasma's and LCD's (Major brands like Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, and LG) have lifespans of approximately 100,000 hours. Lesser brands like Vizio are about 60,000. 100,000 hours is 11.4 years running 24 hours a day. You'll buy a new TV well before the theoretical lifespan on an LCD or Plasma is reached. Like I said earlier, things change a lot in 3 years. Plasma sales rose almost 40% last year. __________________

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06-30-2009, 09:55 PM	#28
uncpanther Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 155 Pie Slices: 2 Given Pie 6 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 2	I just bought a Panasonic plasma the new neo pdp panel that uses less energy than an LCD and has better white levels than previous models. It is the S1 model which is the lower end but still has their new panel and 1080p. This thing is awesome and blows away my brother-in-laws top rated Samsung LCDs. This one is rated for 30 years IF you watch 8+ hours a day. I also picked up an over the air antenna off of craigslist for $10.00 and I have the best possible HD picture. That is all you need for local HD (Panther games in HD!!!!!!) is a cheap over the air antenna. I would go plasma, they usually look like crap in the store but when you get them home they will blow you away and look more natural than LCD with better colors. Oh and it is now cheaper at $849.00 with free shipping from www.usappliance.com. There 720p 42" model which is still an excellent tv is only 650 shipped. My friend found one on sale at Best Buy for $600.00 about the same with tax. __________________ Last edited by uncpanther; 06-30-2009 at 09:58 PM.

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06-30-2009, 09:31 AM	#23
88 Bronco Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 1,563 Pie Slices: 7 Given Pie 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 7	I would assume the plamsa sale increases would be more related to the fact that they have become significantly cheaper in the last three years.