2006-06-16 07:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by islandgirl046 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
I don't know where people are getting there "facts" from.
Reputable estimates based on phosphor half-lifes of 50,000 hours is up to about 27 YEARS, depending on how much TV you watch every day.
This is as long or longer than a typical tube (CRT) television.
If it was as short as people here claim, I would not have purchased my plasma TV. People really should learn to educate themselves rather than regurgitating hear-say.
2006-06-16 19:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Knowledge Seeker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The typical life span for the average Plasma Tv is approximately 7-8 years, maximum.
-J.
2006-06-16 07:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea The plasma wears out and the color starts to fade. they last 51/2 years about. a regular tv will last at learst 2 x that.
2006-06-16 18:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by disney_dude_96 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If 7 years of constant use is a "short" life span. Maybe the picture quality is worth it to you; me, I have a 52" projection TV and it serves me fine.
2006-06-16 08:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can last just don't put them above a fire place or right against the wall these thing will cause the plasma to evaporate. Make sure it can ventilate.
2006-06-16 08:37:15 · answer #5 · answered by surfercody45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They last 7-8 years if they dont get good ventilation, but really in 8 years they will be so old anyway you will lready want to get a new tv
2006-06-16 14:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by Angus M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they haven't been around long enough to have an "average" life span of 7 - 8 yrs
2006-06-16 08:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by jimbob92065 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as long as the 'plasma' banks are thriving with willing depositors.
2006-06-16 08:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by M.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea they only last 5 years
2006-06-16 12:55:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋