Panasonic 42" Full HD 600hz 3D Plasma TV

lisar816 wrote: »

many plasma manufacturers boast a life span of 100,000 hours to half life! This is a longer life than a tube based television.

The specification is somewhat suspect since the process of determining longevity of the product is based on deductive mathematical calculation of phosphor dissipation, and does not take into account the electronic components and the myriad of problems that can occur.

Panasonic was the first to claim the 60,000 hour life span, up from a previous 30,000 just a year prior and now Samsung, LG and Panasonic claim 100,000 hours to half life.

So how long will a plasma last? The long and short of it is that it depends upon your daily hourly usage as well as how you use the monitor. 4 to 55 years is my new short answer

lisar816 wrote: »

LCD TVs are far and away the winners when compared to their rivals, the plasma TV.

The LCD panel itself has a virtually infinite lifespan; thus, the actual lifespan of the LCD's light source determines the screen's longevity.

The pictures on LCD TVs are produced by powerful bulbs that, like any other bulb, will dim over time and with use. Because bulb life is virtually equivalent to LCD screen life, the lifespan of LCD televisions is 30,000 to 60,000 hours (with manufacturers even claiming 80,000).

If the set you own can have its bulbs be replaced, then you can extend these hours. If you're watching six hours of TV per day (quite normal for a household), it'll be 28 years before the LCD TV's brightness begins to dim to half the original level

lisar816 wrote: »

you know a plasma tv is one of the worst you can buy imo they only last about 2 or 3 years nice tv if you want a plasma