does anybody know the running costs of a plasma tv against an lcd one?

Answer 1

The reports that plasma TV only last a few years refer to set made many years ago. Modern plasma TV is designed for 10 to 15 years of life. The phospors dim over time, but so do CRT phosphors (they dim even faster) as does the lamp that illuminates LCD screens. Plasma TVs do draw more power when they are on (100 to 200 watts more than an LCD, depending on size), so that adds to the cost of operation if you keep it on a lot.

Answer 2

I know the life expectancy of PLASMA TO LCD IS ;

PLASMA - 3-5 YEARS

LCD - 10 -20 YEARS

Why i brought 2 lol

Answer 3

If you need to know that then dont buy either !
LCD is considered to be the best because the Plasma screen wears out eventually,or so im told !

Answer 4

They are about the same in price and last as long as your regular tube tv's do. About 10 to 12 years. Don't listen to people that say that you need to recharge plazma's after a couple of years, and they look like crap. It's bull. Plazma tv's aren't meant to stay on 24/7.
I did alot of research before I shelled out 3 grand for my 42" plazma.
Go to this web site and it will tell you how these tv's work and how long they last.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
My TV doesn't cost more money per month on my electric bill than just running my old 25" tube TV.

Answer 5

No, but all you have to do is look at how many watts the thing is. I would guess the LCD is way fewer. Then do the math. A kilowatt/hour costs like 15 cents. So if its 100watts then it costs1.5 cents an hour to run it.

Answer 6

they are normally close in price, but go to any bar that has a plasma that is more then 2 years old and it already looks like crap,LCD or DPL is the way to go

Answer 7

I have noticed no difference
If you can afford either no need to worry about the running costs

Answer 8

hi i own a tv shop both are the same to run

Answer 9

u r better with plasma.

Answer 10

if you have to worry about that than you reaLLY CANNOT AFFORD ONE AT THIS TIME.