I want to change my ancient tv for a LCD or a Plasma set, but ive heard that they suffer from screen problems after only a couple of years.Anybody out there spent a lot of money on one of these machines and been disapointed. and what kind of trouble did you have?
2007-01-01 02:16:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
a buddy of mine got rid of his plama and got the lcd because the screen had phantom images in it. He says that the lcd one does a really nice job and he has not had that problem with it.
2007-01-01 02:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've just bought an LCD tv to replace our 13 year old tv, and its not very comforting to read the first page of the manual and find that there are lots of problems that can occur on the screen. For example screen burn-in if a still image is on the screen for more than 2 hours! This was a big let down when we've just paid a lot of money!
Another problem people have is the ghosting of another channel on the screen, but this can be sorted with a new better quality scart lead. Hope some of this helps!
2007-01-01 10:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sam P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a giant 50 inch plasma tv for a year and my laptop is running on an LCD screen. Plasma screens do experience temporary "burn-ins", where an image gets burned on to the screen. But they go away after a while. But personally,I wish i had gotten an LCD because while plasmas have more vibrant color, LCD's are crystal clear. But I have not had any trouble with the TV's other than the plasma gets hot after a while.
2007-01-01 10:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by Udaysankar C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 3 plasmas and had problems with all of them,i got like a ghost effect in the background when watching somthing where the picture was dark.Also if i paused live pause on sky + or a dvd i got screen burn.I got rid of my plasma and got a Sony Bravia lcd,which ive now had for 6 months,i would never have a plasma again.My Sony is miles better.Lcds also last longer and take less electricity.Click this link for a great deal on a lcd with wall bracket or stand,its where i got mine from and the service and delivery is excellent.http://www.digital-point.co.uk
2007-01-01 10:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCD is best .Plasma loose there sharpness in 3 years and it cost more to repair than the TV is worth.I bought a 46'' samsung LCD no regrets.Do your homework before you buy get at LCD with HD at least 10,000 to 1 ratio quick refresh rate.
Some manufactures have discontinued the Plasma due to high warranty claims Sony is one of them
2007-01-01 10:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a pioneer plasma for 2 years now, its been fine.
All the problems mentioned above about burn in and gas recharging aren't a problem now.
A few things it has over LCD are a wide viewing range, greater range of colours and a fast response, ie it doesnt blur on fast moving action. If you watch a football match on lcd, youll notice the players leave a slight trail.
2007-01-01 10:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of someone who has been very disappointed by a Plasma screen - I have been told that invariably any guarantee will cover any parts although it will not cover the screen itself - if the screen is knocked or moved on a Plasma tv the picture will normally distort and show furry edges - hope this helps
2007-01-01 10:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by pch105 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really know about these things but my boyfriend mentioned before that he has big plasma screens at his work and has alot of problems with them, the main thing that i remember him saying is that they tend to get the image burnt in quite often. He keeps going on about wanting to get a LCD but we cant afford it, I havent heard of any problems with them anyway. I hope this helps.
2007-01-01 10:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd wait until your current set breaks, the LCD/Plasma thing is still in its infancy.
I've seen LCD's go in a year and also seen plasmas with images burnt into them in the same time.
Hope this helps :O)
2007-01-01 10:25:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCD are fine...just choose one with a high resolution and good contrast ratio.
Don't buy Plasma yet...give them another couple of years. They are well known for losing the gas in them and to repair costs a lot of money!
2007-01-01 10:21:22 · answer #10 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no one right answer. Also projection and DLP are in the mix too. And soon there will be DLP Laser TV. It's like buying a computer, when to jump in, what to get. Who knows.
Whatever you decide, there will be pluses and minuses. And you will have to live with that. And just for good measure, try not to pay $350 for a "RE-CALIBRATION FEE."
I'm in the same dilemma you are, and I can't stand it.
I did just buy a small LCD Magnavox 15" for $200 and it's fine.
After that it's all a crap shoot.
2007-01-01 10:33:39 · answer #11 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋