I think my plasma is dying

BJ · 10-29-2006, 01:39 PM

I do, 3 years. depressing considering what I paid for it back then. Time for LCD

**detoxed** · 10-29-2006, 01:40 PM

I've had mine 2 years now.... once it goes out I'll do LCD maybe

**Quagmire** · 10-29-2006, 01:52 PM

"Now, there are varying degrees of phosphor ignition along the way (the same way a CRT fades). Dissipation begins the moment you turn the set on. After 1000 hours of usage a plasma monitor should measure around 96% of its original brightness, which is barely noticeable to the naked eye. At 15,000 to 20,000 hours the monitor should measure around 80% brightness, or to state is technically, 80% of the original phosphors (gases) are being ignited."

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/p...-lifespan.html

**s9ann0** · 10-29-2006, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by PureMeds

I do, 3 years. depressing considering what I paid for it back then. Time for LCD

do LCD's not expire like plasmas then?

**DjSap** · 10-29-2006, 01:58 PM

its times like these i know that god is very cruel...

**s9ann0** · 10-29-2006, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by DjSap

its times like these i know that god is very cruel...

you wanker!

**Quagmire** · 10-29-2006, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by spanno

do LCD's not expire like plasmas then?

LCDs and DLPs have a projector bulb. You pay about $400 to replace the bulb and you're back in business. With plasma, its a sealed unit like a CRT so there is no way to recharge the gases.

**zeindburd** · 10-29-2006, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by Quagmire

LCDs and DLPs have a projector bulb. You pay about $400 to replace the bulb and you're back in business. With plasma, its a sealed unit like a CRT so there is no way to recharge the gases.

good and bad news... Plasma is not so good as I thought.

**E$_manager** · 10-29-2006, 03:12 PM

Is LCDs more expensive? Then plasmas?

**stev0** · 10-29-2006, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Quagmire

LCDs and DLPs have a projector bulb. You pay about $400 to replace the bulb and you're back in business. With plasma, its a sealed unit like a CRT so there is no way to recharge the gases.

You're thinking an LCD projection TV... LCD TV's are flat the same as LCD monitors but less pixels usually.

**shekinah** · 10-29-2006, 07:48 PM

That is so bad and very depressing for you.

**Quagmire** · 10-30-2006, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by stev0

You're thinking an LCD projection TV... LCD TV's are flat the same as LCD monitors but less pixels usually.

Yeah, you're correct, I was thinking of the projection rather that the flat panel LCD. I haven't heard anything overly bad about them, but when I was looking at them last year I didn't like the ghosting. I would imagine the refresh rates have improved since then though.

http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/IS...flatpanel.html

Ultimately you always have to get out to a store and see the products. Its definately not something I'd buy over teh interweb without seeing it in real life first.

**Grapesoda** · 10-30-2006, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by spanno

do LCD's not expire like plasmas then?

here ya go: Flat-panel LCD screen displays have a lifespan approaching 60,000 hours. The lifespan of an LCD display is generally longer than that of similar-sized plasma displays . . and this

**Grapesoda** · 10-30-2006, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by Quagmire

LCDs and DLPs have a projector bulb. You pay about $400 to replace the bulb and you're back in business. With plasma, its a sealed unit like a CRT so there is no way to recharge the gases.

except 'shrp' sealed units and can't replace the source . . .

I think my plasma is dying

I think my plasma is dying

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