markymark Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Woke up on Sunday to find out my plasma screen had stopped working - stupidly, I bought it 2 years ago from Tiny just before they went bust so have been told it is a waste of time to repair. I used it for everything - pc, xbox 360, used pip/split screen feature etc... been having a look on the net for it's replacement. Just thought I'd ask on here if anyone had any advice on which one to go for - looking to spend the max £1500. I'm going to HAVE get another one tomorrow as watching a 14" tv is just wrong... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 get one fromcostco, the gaurantee is second to non, good prices too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 might have to go & see - are the prices good? I do have a membership card somewhere?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 i took my mate the other day, he is in the market for a new telly. some nice 50" plasma's, also some very nice 46" lcd's, prices are good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Get a model number and give Stuart Tv in hayes a try.. its my mates buisness, speak with Bernard or Mike and say jamie recomended them;) 0208 5737509 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 If you want advice and recommendations, have a look here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTT2004 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I have got the Pioneer PDP427XD and love it. I have seen it in the sale now for around the £1500 mark. I spent hours looking on the avforums for the best one. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Panasonics's get good reviews , another recommendation to look on av forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I have just got a 37" Panasonic with freeview and wall bracket for £950.00 it looks fantastic. I've heard that Currys have an offer on for a 42" for less than that but I got a 5 years guarantee with mine. I had a good look around and the LG's Panasonics and Philips had good reviews. Looked at a Samsung first but the sound quality was shit. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Cheers for all the advice - will have a look at the av forum when I get home tonight. Will definately try your mate as well Jamie if I get a chance tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 My advice is don't touch a plasma with a barge pole. They are absolutely bollocks and the gas runs out with them usually in around 2 years. To buy a reliable plasma would cost you an absolute fortune. If you want flatscreen go for LCD. I know you won't get the same size of LCD as you will Plasma for the same money but there is a reason for that. I have a 50" LCD Rear Projection DLP which IMO is the dogs nuts but it is a little deeper than an LCD Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Maybe a stupid question - Can you still use LCD as a pc monitor? Think your right on the 2 year thing though scotster - my other plasma lasted exactly 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 The thing is they don't usually die after 2 years the picture usually starts to dull and pixles go dead. Yeah LCD's can be used as a PC monitor, mine is used with my Mediacenter for HDTV movies and stuff. Just make sure when ur buying it that it has either VGA or DVI connectivity. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 My advice is don't touch a plasma with a barge pole. They are absolutely bollocks and the gas runs out with them usually in around 2 years. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Here we go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Here we go again. Your 'pie' sigs been bugging me all night....at last, mighty boosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 My advice is don't touch a plasma with a barge pole. They are absolutely bollocks and the gas runs out with them usually in around 2 years. To buy a reliable plasma would cost you an absolute fortune. I have just got a plasma as earlier stated and it has a 5 year guarantee. I had heard the urban myth about the gassing and I asked people straight in about 4 shops. I was convinced about plasmas when I had a grand in my hand to give to the guy in the shop and I asked him which would he have?? He said the plasma anyday and to me he had nothing to gain either way. I was always going to buy one of them!! The guy I spoke to in Currys a week before said that the Plasma'a were better and the urban myth was bollocks!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Info from 2005, when I bought mine.... Panasonic: States in new specifications that new plasma TVs and monitors are good to 60,000 hour life. Sony: Now out of the plasma market. Does not list a figure for LCD lineup. Samsung: Lists 60,000 hours for plasma lineup. Pioneer: States 60,000 hours of use in their new 2005 models. Sharp LCD panels: States 60,000 hour life. Thats about 19 years of 10 hours a day viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Info from 2005, when I bought mine.... Panasonic: States in new specifications that new plasma TVs and monitors are good to 60,000 hour life. Sony: Now out of the plasma market. Does not list a figure for LCD lineup. Samsung: Lists 60,000 hours for plasma lineup. Pioneer: States 60,000 hours of use in their new 2005 models. Sharp LCD panels: States 60,000 hour life. Thats about 19 years of 10 hours a day viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Believe what u will mate. I have my sources and its not some sales kid in currys or comet trying to make me part with my cash ASAP. Depending on the TV you bought, i would bet your warranty will come into play either within the 5 years or very very shortly after. If you could buy 2 of the same tv, put one in a cupboard and use the other. Do this for 2 years then bring the unused one out and put them side by side, you would know what i am talking about. Unfortunately we can't do this. I am a firm believer that with most things, you get what u pay for. I can assure you, TV's is one of them. The plasma picture quality is far inferior of LCD also. Especially when it comes to HDTV. Unfortunately i couldn't afford an LCD the size i wanted so i went for the second best thing. I'm not knocking your TV mate its up to you what you buy. This guy asked for advice and i gave him it based on what i have learned. He has already had a bad experience with lesser grade plasma's (under 4k) as have MANY people i know. My TV cost me 2.5k and i wasn't about to blow that without SERIOUSLY looking into it as i am not a rich person. I just love a big screen TV. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Yeah the panasonic ones are pretty good. They are damn expensive though. Try looking up the lesser known makes around the 1k mark, not the 3-5k ones. The fact that sony pulled out doesn't flag up any warning with u guys? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Info from 2005, when I bought mine.... Panasonic: States in new specifications that new plasma TVs and monitors are good to 60,000 hour life. Sony: Now out of the plasma market. Does not list a figure for LCD lineup. Samsung: Lists 60,000 hours for plasma lineup. Pioneer: States 60,000 hours of use in their new 2005 models. Sharp LCD panels: States 60,000 hour life. Thats about 19 years of 10 hours a day viewing. Or about 2 years of 100 hours a day viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Believe what u will mate. I have my sources and its not some sales kid in currys or comet trying to make me part with my cash ASAP. Scott =op Ewen posted his sources of info. What are yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Did he? What was the source?? I think he quoted manufacturers figures but... LCD pundits also point to the fact that LCDs have a longer lifespan than plasma screens. This was true of earlier plasma models, which would lose half of their brightness after more than 20,000 hours of viewing. Later plasma generations have bumped that up to anything between 30,000 and 60,000 hours. LCDs, on the other hand, are guaranteed for 60,000 hours. Theres a quote. Now, read into that and you will probably realise that after 60000 hours of viewing the TV is fooked. Think of a Plasma like you would radiation. It has a half life. This doesn't mean that after 600000 hours it suddenly halfs in brightness. It means that it constantly drops over time. Listen guys, this wasn't meant to be a big pissing contest about who has the best TV. I bought what was best for me after much investigation. The fact that i don't own an LCD screen or a Plasma and yet i say plasma aint the best kinda says i'm not bias. You lot sound like your pissed because i said IMO plasma's are bollocks. I do, but what does my opinion matter to you? You bought the TV you wanted.. didn't u? Let this guy digest all the information given to him and make up his own mind. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 http://www.flattvpeople.com/tutorials/lcd-vs-plasma.asp Theres a little comparison. IMO the only downfall in buying an LCD is the cost. They are damn expensive, but in order to get a plasma thats up to scratch you are talking funny money anyway. If all you want is a cheap big screen TV buy a plasma. Most people do. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 The manufacturers figures he quoted clearly debunk the 2-year re-gas myth. You claim that Plasmas need re-gassing after 2 years, or at least you did at first but now you are saying that plasma is not quite as good as LCD. I agree with you on that entirely, but where is the proof about re-gassing after 2 years? lose half of their brightness after more than 20,000 hours There are 17500 hours in 2 years, roughly, losing brightness is a bit different from re-gassing. What companies offer a re-gassing service? If I google "re-gassing Plasma" all I get are forums dispelling the myth, whereas if I google re-gassing air-con I get about a million private companies who offer this service. I last had my Audi AC re-gassed at the dealer, luckily my telly fits in the boot so I'll give them a go, I've had it for 3 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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