Why plasma?

Published January 16th, 2006 in FAQ, HDTV, Pioneer, basics

Today’s plasma displays are uniquely suited for high-definition home theater environment. Through a white paper you can learn more about the longevity and versatility of plasma technology.

Plasma is for those discriminating enough to want the best overall high-definition experience for their primary home theater.

You have probably heard a lot of myths about plasma technology. Here are a few that are either based on outdated plasma technology, or they’re just plain wrong:

Plasmas have short lifetimes: FALSE*
Plasma black levels are lower than other technologies: FALSE*
Plasma viewing angles are no different than other technologies: FALSE*
Screen brightness is inferior to other TV technologies: FALSE*
Color accuracy is the same as other technologies: FALSE*

*Source: IDC Report WHITE PAPER “Myth busting - Just the Facts on Plasma TV Performance” [PDF 680 kb]
Sponsored by: Pioneer dated August 2005

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1 David James Feb 6th, 2006 at 1:55

Plasma buyers beware.
I hope the newer plasmas don’t have this problem now but…

I have a 22 month old LG 42″. It’s a lemon! 2 months after purchase I had every electronic module replaced due to overheating, fan mulfuntion and not recognising the remote. That was OK - under warranty!

20 months later suddenly one night a green vertical line appears on my screen. I learn it’s permanent. The screen must be replaced. One of the elecectrodes which charge the plasma gas has malfunctioned!
I have heard the problem occur to others and hear LG admitted faulty parts in the OLD plasmas. I intend to complain.
Please be honest and warn plasma buyers that plasmas can lose whole vertical sections rather than LCDs losing pixels. My Plasma is now worth nothin, I can’t sell and to fix will be more than a new plasma TV.
Not a happy Plasma buyer!
2 erno Feb 6th, 2006 at 9:36

Your message is out in the open! So I hope it helps.
I may consider a seperate article on this when there are more similar stories out there.