son of a crap. 2nd plasma dead.

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:10 am Post subject: son of a crap. 2nd plasma dead.

well, hell in a bucket...

my samsung 50" plasma just bit the dust after just 2 months and about 150 hours total use... no console gaming, a few dvds only, and not left on for long periods of time. screen is solid green. sound works fine.

this after replacing my 1st plasma, an LG 50" that lasted 29 days and keeled over with the same problem. then I waited almost two weeks for the samsung replacement.

this sucks bollocks. wtf is with technology so craptastic it lasts less time than a decent drinking binge?

all I can say is, glad I bought the warranty.

I certainly won't buy another one of either.

going with the Pioneer "Kuro" 50". It's another few hundred pesos, but it's the highest rated "editors pick" on CNET, and no complaints of dead pictures. in fact, there's hardly any complaints at all about them.

let the waiting begin...
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:31 am Post subject:

Wow, that's a bummer!
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:31 am Post subject:

I bought an Olevia 32" LCD from black friday circuit city 1.5 years ago for $500. This tv has a great picture, maybe not exacty the samsung, but basically identical and I haven't got one problem from it and it's had TONS of use and some relocation abuse too. It just goes to show you that the rule of buy nice or buy twice is going to shit with all these imported crap, they are all made the same it seems now.
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:47 am Post subject:

One word SONY... yea I know $$$$ BUT it's the only I will own! Very Happy

I like LCD's, had a 46", then 50" and just traded it in on the new 60"! Smile

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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:48 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear that 10K - perhaps it's time to consider an LCD
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:59 am Post subject:

Toshiba 46" Here np after a year works fine.
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

I wouldn't mind a nice 1080p JVC myself.
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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject:

Is there a reason you like plasma? I really prefer LCDs but I guess it is a matter of preference. LCDs don't get burn in and don't have to be recalibrated like plasmas.

My choice is Sony XBR's (got three of them) and I have never had a problem with them, ever. I did pay a premium for them though.

Just a thought.

-Barb
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:29 am Post subject:

My old college 25" RCA tube tv still working. That is the only tv I have in the house. That dang thing is 12 years old.
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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject:

For those that dont know.
The new Plasma TV's do not burn in anymore. They fixed that issue two generations ago. Plasmas have a higher refresh rate than LCD's do so for sports you will have a clearer image. Can you really tell the difference sitting 15 feet away? I doubt it.
Second thing. Panasonic and on other company are the only companies making the Plasma Screen. Sharp and one other company are the only companies making LCD screens. Sony, Pioneer and the rest buy Sharp screens and then add their guts. Same goes for all the Plasma tv's out there. If you want the best buy direct from the manufacturers of the screens.
Finally LCD's are getting there. They make better small screens IE 40" and below. The blacks are getting blacker which makes the colors stand out more ie better picture but still not as sharp as a Plasma. In the next couple of years this will not be the case.
Finally for all you Plasma screen owners. Fix your default settings. When you buy a plasma they max all the settings for best image quality on a show room floor. This will cause pre mature death of the screen. On average a 9th generation and above at max settings running will last 60,000 hrs of usage.
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

LCD for light room and Plasma for Dark. At least thats the way it was. Again things have changed and the high gloss glass is gone on Plasma and it doesnt wash out the way it use to. What ever you choose just do some research and you will make the best decision for what you need.
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