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  1. itsarevolution

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    #1 itsarevolution, Dec 17, 2004
    Hey everyone,
    I was wondering what are the ups and downs of getting a 42" plasma, because I heard one down side is 'image burning' on the screen. What is the life cycle in years? I also want to connect my computer (both TV and computer). And to add some character, I want to surround the frames with artwork frames to match my classic room. Any suggestions/comments, thanks in advance!
     
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    #2 285ferrari, Dec 17, 2004
    I have a Sony 42" plasma. I have had it since Feb. 03 and not had any problems.
     
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    #3 itsarevolution, Dec 17, 2004
    do you know the life cycle? 5-6 years? and can it be 'refilled' or something? Easy to switch between computer and TV?
     
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    #4 stevew, Dec 17, 2004
    I looked long and hard into Plasma before I bought a 42 inch Panasonic Viera.
    Screen Burn should not be an issue with a good quality screen.
    The Viera is PC compatable.Plasma's cannot be refilled and the life expectancy is that of any normal tv nowadays.
    Been more than impressed with mine since I got it.

    Steve
     
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    #5 parkerfe, Dec 17, 2004
    I too am considering a plazma to replace my Sony 53 inch XBR that has been a great TV for about a decade now.
     
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    #6 dfratini, Dec 17, 2004
    I considered plasma and and after many hours of in store viewing and comparison I went with the new Mitsubishi DLP. Awesome picture and for less money I went up to a 62" screen. With the money I saved I mated it to a Denon DVD-3910 player with 720p/1080i upconversion software and HDMI output. DVD movies are incredible in terms of detail, clarity and depth of color.
     
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    #7 FarmerDave, Dec 17, 2004
    Regardless of the quality of the TV, if you limit the amount of time you use it as a computer monitor (ie don't leave it on when not in use) then you shouldn't have difficulty with burn in.

    I had an 80 yr old great aunt who had a bar burned in on the left and bottom of her rear projection big screen because ALL she ever watched was QVC.
     
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    #8 parkerfe, Dec 17, 2004
    Most of the good plasmas have built-in screensavers where you can download your own digital photographs that run like a slide show when you're not watching it as a TV which prevents burnin.
     
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    #9 itsarevolution, Dec 17, 2004
    dfratini made a good point, as for plasma, I just want to save some space it my room, I was thinking of hanging it on the wall with a art frame around it, but considering life + burn + price, I might maybe choose a larger LCD ? any thoughts..
     

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