42" plasma monitor $1799 @ Fry's

[manly]

Out of curiosity, is the Viewsonic VPW450HD a good deal for $2000, new?

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
plasmas half life is 20,000 hours. Check out CNet if you don't believe me.

And how many generations behind are these that you're quoting? 😛

 

[Greg04]

Originally posted by: Rio Rebel

Originally posted by: funboy6942

Originally posted by: Rio Rebel
Who watches TV 24/7?

I average less than 3 hours of tv a day, so by those calculations my plasma would last 28 to 32 years.

In actuality, most reports I've seen estimate about a 10 to 12 year life for current plasmas with normal use. But that "life" refers to the time it takes to lose half its brightness. You can still use the tv and adjust it to compensate for some of that.

The biggest drawback to plasmas is cost. I wouldn't hold off buying one because of how long its brightness will last.

You obviously don't have childreen or are married. Our tv stays basicaly on from 7am to 10pm. Life span, if I could afford such a thing, would be a huge factor to me when buying a new tv.

I am married and have a 2 year old daughter. I guess some people watch a lot more tv than others.

Ditto. Our TV does not serve as a babysitter or security blanket. We actually talk. Well, sometimes...