Plasma TVs

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07-27-2010, 01:11 PM
PawDawg

Plasma TVs

I know I've seen this discussed before but I don't feel like looking it up. What are the downsides to plasma tvs.
07-27-2010, 01:30 PM
JFord

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by maddawg

I know I've seen this discussed before but I don't feel like looking it up. What are the downsides to plasma tvs.

Heat, glare (they have a glass front), and burn-in is a bigger problem in plasmas.
07-27-2010, 03:10 PM
theprofessor

Re: Plasma TVs

Anybody have any info on the best brands for an LED TV? We're looking at an LG and an Insignia, which I believe is an offshoot of LG. I really like the Sony Bravia, but I'm not willing to spend that much more money. Any recommendations?
07-27-2010, 03:36 PM
ddgravy

Re: Plasma TVs

Samsung LED love it!
07-28-2010, 08:23 PM
Salvatore Assante

Re: Plasma TVs

Panasonic plasma is the way to go now that Pioneer is out of the business.
07-28-2010, 11:22 PM
JFord

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by BDog05

Panasonic plasma is the way to go now that Pioneer is out of the business.

Pioneer isn't out of business.
07-28-2010, 11:28 PM
faninmonroe

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by ddgravy

Samsung LED love it!

yep....nothing better for sports....
07-29-2010, 12:33 AM
Salvatore Assante

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by JFord

Pioneer isn't out of business.

They don't make televisions anymore. I didn't say they were out of business.
07-29-2010, 06:23 AM
Dawgpix

Re: Plasma TVs

Samsung makes SONY LED screens.
07-29-2010, 11:14 AM
dawgcrazy

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by JFord

Heat, glare (they have a glass front), and burn-in is a bigger problem in plasmas.

They do get hot, they have somewhat more glare, I wouldn't worry too much about burn-in (unless you keep it on a channel with a ticker 24-7). They also tend to be somewhat heavier for a given size. Old ones have a shorter lifespan, too, although the newer models usually are good for 100,000 hours to half life.
07-30-2010, 10:35 AM
The Historian

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by dawgcrazy

They do get hot, they have somewhat more glare, I wouldn't worry too much about burn-in (unless you keep it on a channel with a ticker 24-7). They also tend to be somewhat heavier for a given size. Old ones have a shorter lifespan, too, although the newer models usually are good for 100,000 hours to half life.

Agreed regarding lifespan and burn in, which are not issues with the newer plasmas. I am in the market for a big screen, as well, and have been surprised by the fact the newer plasmas do not get nearly as hot as models I looked at just a few years ago.
08-02-2010, 03:19 PM
SkeeterDawg

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

Anybody have any info on the best brands for an LED TV? We're looking at an LG and an Insignia, which I believe is an offshoot of LG. I really like the Sony Bravia, but I'm not willing to spend that much more money. Any recommendations?

I have an LG 47" LED that I got right before Christmas, absolutely love it!
08-02-2010, 08:49 PM
Tdawg87

Re: Plasma TVs

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Originally Posted by JFord

Pioneer isn't out of business.

I think he meant the Plasma TV business.

I bought a Samsung Plasma over a year ago (much less than the LCD TV's too) and had speaker problems with it, but Best Buy came by the next day and delivered another new one. Since then, no problems and the picture, especially for sports is as good as it gets....as good as the Samsung LED in my opinion and other LCD TV's. No problem with burn in and if I do, there is a feature that "erases" the burn in. I've had the TV for 1.5 years and have not had to use it. On HD movies and channels, it's as real as being there.
08-02-2010, 09:57 PM
techman05

Re: Plasma TVs

I don't think you can go wrong with Sony, Samsung, or Panasonic. I actually have 2 Toshiba TV's and they are not bad for the price I paid. However, I will save up for one of the other brands next time.