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Originally Posted by FrankTheTank
unless u watch an INCREDIBLE amount of tv, a plasma isnt really gonna effect your electric bill. i was lookin at tvs the other day too, and the colors on the plasma were amazing, much better than the lcd's or any of the others for that matter.
i'd love to pick up a plasma, but i dont watch enough tv to justify spending that much money on a tv.
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Not really sure where you get your info frank. Plasma (power wise) is similar to running your dryer all day long, as opposed to LCD, where it takes very little power, in comparison, to run. Plasma USED to have a superior picture, but sony just developed a new form of LCD that is equal in picture, but still much less power. LCD is just starting its run, and plasma is at the end of their rope.
Brad, you said an Hitachi, or LG, made by Zenith?? LG makes their own equipment. They work WITH hitachi to make dvd/cd roms and whatnot, but as for Zenith, LG bought them several years ago. So any Zenith LCDs will actually be LG product.
As far as getting a Tv... I'd say shop around. I'd get either a 32 or 37, and some rabbit ears. (for HD locals...unless you have HD programming at your place) Your gonna want to be looking for a tv w/ around a 3000:1 contrast ratio. They look good and have a nice crisp picture. Panasonic makes decent stuff, as does LG and Sony. But Sony will be pricier then others. For the moderate end, your probably looking about 700-1500 for a tv w/ that kind specs.
As for losing pixels... Its certainly possible, not shouldn't happen.. or be very likely. You have to replace projector bulbs more often then LCD will lose a pixel. We have a LG 37" LCD here. Its run 4-8 hrs weekdays, and like 10-12 weekends (parents watch alot of tv, and it has a PS2 connected to it) and its never had a problem at all. Its about 2-3 years old. The ones at work are on 12hrs a day for over a year now and they too, have never been replaced or had a pixel crap out.
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