i've decided that my current TV which is over 20 years old needs to be replaced. I've done my research and looked around and there is a Panasonic Plasma TV that I really like. But one issue with Plasmas is Burn-in. Has this been a problem for any of you plasma owners?
A couple of the porn DVDs I own have watermarks (which I hate). Should I be concerned about these watermarks getting "burned in" to the plasma screen if i get this TV?
Anyone with any advice or know-how on this please let me know. Thanx a million.
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Posted - Aug 31 2004 : 1:08AM
the price of plasmas has put me off of studying up on anything about them, but my friend has a plasma computer screen and it seems to do just fine. and he never uses a screensaver
The Panasonic plasmas are the best plasmas around with the greatest picture and specifications. They are also known for being the best plasmas against burn in. I'm very careful with my plasmas (Panasonic and Pioneer) when I watch DVD's. I simply don't watch ones with burnt in logos at all, but I'm probably being too paranoid.
The first 200 hours of use is the worst time to put any DVD's on with logos etc as its most likely to happen then. As time goes on, the chance of it happening gets less. On the panasonic as long as you have Peak Limit set to on (which limts the contrast to avoid burn) when watching logo DVD's you should be fine. The Panasonic also has wobble setting, which moves the picture up and down very slowly so that areas where white etc is on screen for a long time have less chance of burning one area.
In all fairness I've actually never heard of a burn issue on a Panasonic, only the older models or the likes of Hitachi makes. Hope this helps.
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Posted - Aug 31 2004 : 11:25AM
driven, have you price shopped for the one you want? just curious on pricing. i want a wall hang one when we move into the house we're building (few months away.) gateway has some reasonably priced ones. just hoping those prices will go down for xmas shopping.
I've got an LCD/tv for my computer, which are reasonably priced under 19". I've resisted spending huge amounts on video components in general until there's some standardization or at least development of new technologies slows down. I'd love a huge plasma, but the fact is you're still buying developing technology for way too much money and beta-testing for phillips, etc. Sony and phillips are still at war on the component front, DVI is hardly ubiquitous, and most importantly the majority of things out there to actually watch aren't optimized for what you're buying. I appreciate HDTV and remastered movies, but I can't see it actually influencing the decision of what I'm going to watch. If you're not going to feel like you've been burned in 2 years when there's something superior on every level to what you paid a few grad for--go get it and I'll be jealous. A/V stuff is following the computer model right now, but just like 79 dollar dvd-players, it'll trickle down as the public doesn't accept planned obselesence on a 2-year model to watch tv.
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Posted - Aug 31 2004 : 6:19PM
james, i was thinking more along the lines of edtv cause it's much cheaper. unlike most people the biggest factor in my decision is that i can hang it on the wall. we're converting a barn-like structure into a house - the first floor will be all one room, so space saving is important, as is viewing from any angle. our current tv is a big old dinosaur that would take up way too much room.
I hate logos and watermarks as much as anyone. But I wouldn't be concerned about them causing burn in.
The only reason that I would be concerned is if you were putting a TV into a public place and would be showing the same channel on it all of the time (like CNN in an airport). That could cause you a problem.
Otherwise, watermarks are just a visual annoyance.
Steph, I wasn't saying I haven't been drooling at some of the big flatscreens out there, if you've got a reason or you love movies it's obviously worth it. For someone looking to replace a tv in death throes, a few hundred bucks gets you a 27: WEGA and another few hundred 2 years downstream gets you the plasma with some kinks worked out.
steph, I have exhaustedly researched my new "yet to happen" TV purchase. (Now I'm leaning toward Sony XBR960 model though because of plasma burn-in and inability to display analog cable signals as well as the Sony tubes).
But, the best plasma in my opinion that is affordable (i.e., under 3K) is the Panasonic TH-37PD25U. I found it advertised on the internet for $2,144.11. Do a google froogle search. Of course price goes up for more screen. This Panasonic at this price (2k vicinity) is the only plasma I would even consider buying. Consumer reports hasn't rated the gateways well and I wasn't impressed with their image quality. The panasonic i mentioned can be seen at best buy and circuit city for about $3,250 i think.
steph, i totally agree with you going edtv. There are only like 9 channels that do HDTV. edtv is fine in my opinion. I see 10 more years passing prolly before hd is prevalent.
Really? On DirecTV this year, I will have a choice of over 100 NFL Sunday afternoon games (at least 8 per week) to watch in HD. Add to that every one of the night games will be in HD either on ESPN or ABC.
Every scripted program on CBS & ABC are available in HD and all of NBC's good shows are in HD. Throw in HBO, Showtime & Discovery, I rarely watch anything that isn't in HD anymore (even more so, since buying an HD Tivo).
Actually, you aren't "unlike most people" at least not most people who are shopping for plasma. By a vast majority, more people (especially women), the "hang it on the wall" part is far more important than the picture quality is.
If that weren't the case, you wouldn't see edtv plasma's in the stores (just like you no longer see SD RPTV's at the stores).
BTW, before committing to plasma, you might want to take a look at some of the new DLP TV's. They're more expensive than EDTV plasma, but less expensive than HDTV plasma. They are much smaller than standard RPTV's. They are not nearly as deep and they don't need that whole bottom area below the screen. So even 65" sets can sit on a stand or a piece of furniture.
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Posted - Sep 2 2004 : 9:36AM
well, at this point the tv has to hang on the wall since we already did the wiring (including wires for mini lights to hand on either side of the tv so it's better for the eyes.) we won't be buying it for a while though. i don't want to spend more than 1K (even that seems like a lot for a tv.)
so still at collecting info stage. i'm sure it'll all be different by the time we're ready to buy.
Please tell me that you installed a large piece if conduit (large enough for a DVI connector) in the wall so you can run cables in the future as you need them.
This is currently the most common cable type that is being used in digital TV's. With a plasma, you will likely have to run one (or more) of these from your equipment (set top box or future DVD player) to your TV. Running a piece of plastic pipe from the location where your equipment will be to the location where the TV will be, that's large enough to allow the snaking of a cable with a connection that large, will make your life much easier in the future.
The good news is that a newer connector (HDMI) is becoming more popular. It's smaller and carries audio as well as video signals. Either way, having that condiut in the wall would be a good idea.
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