They get hot. I have an LCD and when I play xbox the room gets hot as ****, my gf spazzes out. I can't imagine having a plasma.
If you own one of the really old plasmas, image burn-in is a problem. Burn-in isn't that big an issue with newer ones. I bought a plasma in 2004 that I still use and have left on for hours on the same NBA League Pass screen by accident that didn't get burn-in. In another couple of years I'll probably replace it.
Dont mistake cheap price of plasmas for lower quality. Theyre an older technology and LCDs and kind of out phasing them. But minus the glare in bright rooms, plasmas are better than LCDs in multiple ways
I think both techs have their strengths while the weaknesses are getting ironed out. Main thing against plasmas is the energy consumption. I read some random guess ballpark that the energy bill is an extra 100 per year, but the best plasmas do have higher refresh rates and color intensity. As for longevity, I think it's a wash since both seem to be fairly easy to break if you're unlucky.
Basically LCDs are a great all-purpose TV - excellent image quality and almost the only solution if you have a PC hooked up to your TV. [brag] I'm typing this on a 65" Sharp LCD right now. [/brag] They say that it doesn't have as good blacks...but I've never watched a movie and thought - man, that black looks grey. Glare is a huge issue - unless you have a light-controlled room. So unless you are going in a man-cave, media room, or bedroom where you'll be watching at night, go with LCD.
Image retention is not an issue anymore. Most if not all plasmas have an anti retention function. Also it's wise to not crank you TV settings up on any TV.
I have the newer panasonic plasma and it runs just like an LCD. Zero burn-in, negligible heat output. The price is great and the picture is beautiful. I think the myths and problems of older plasmas is what prevents them from getting LCD run but if you're looking at a new TV I'd highly recommend going the plasma route. Do your research on AVS forum and you'll find that the best most accurate picture is going to come from a plasma.
I have a Samsung plasma. Burn in isn't a problem. The red dots that show up on shows with a heavy blue background (it's the worst during The Daily Show) is the biggest problem. Samsung has acknowledged the problem but refuses to do anything reasonable about it. They don't consider it a warranty issue. It can be repaired...for about $500. This will be the last tv I buy from them.
I read where old fashioned tube tvs still provide the best color depth and handle fast motion the best. But since THIN is in, they're just way too bulky and heavy for large screens
It really is true. Their weakness is with viewing angles. Plasma, all-around, offers the best viewing experience IMO.
Um..not true. Do NOT get a Plasma for gaming or PC use....you will regret it when the burn in happens.
When I was looking for a new TV at Conn's last year, the sales associate told me that Plasmas have an average life of 7-9 years. While LED/LCD last 15-20. I kept my last tube TV for 12 years so that concerned me. True or False?
