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ReynardMuldrake 01-24-2011 03:06 PM
Monoprice is a lifesaver. They are like the anti-monster cables.

mikeyis4dcats. 01-24-2011 03:09 PM
http://www.flatpaneltv.org/article/f...panel-tvs.html

Skyy God 01-24-2011 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 7380558)
I am kind of an LCD guy. What kind of lifespan can be expected from todays Plasmas? I just don't want to steer my dad in the wrong direction.
Most plasmas are 100K hours to half life.

Lzen 01-24-2011 03:13 PM
Rod, where is this tv to be located? Is there a lot of ambient light? If so, I wouldn't go with a plasma. I would get LCD.

007 01-24-2011 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 7380586)
Rod, where is this tv to be located? Is there a lot of ambient light? If so, I wouldn't go with a plasma. I would get LCD.
It will be in a 10' by 20' room with a large picture window on the west wall that a lot of light will bleed in on.

Los Pollos Hermanos 01-24-2011 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 7380558)
I am kind of an LCD guy. What kind of lifespan can be expected from todays Plasmas? I just don't want to steer my dad in the wrong direction.
The salesman told me that high end plasma should last 10 years and a high end LCD should last 15.

Lzen 01-24-2011 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 7380591)
It will be in a 10' by 20' room with a large picture window on the west wall that a lot of light will bleed in on.
Then I would say that your choice is obvious. LCD would work best. Plasmas have glass screens that create a glare in well lit rooms.

Pants 01-24-2011 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 7380603)
Then I would say that your choice is obvious. LCD would work best. Plasmas have glass screens that create a glare in well lit rooms.
This is true. The good plasma screens have the anti-glare special coat on the glass, but I'm not sure how well they work. I never had an issue with mine, but it's never been exposed to sunlight so I can't be for sure.

007 01-24-2011 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pants (Post 7380786)
This is true. The good plasma screens have the anti-glare special coat on the glass, but I'm not sure how well they work. I never had an issue with mine, but it's never been exposed to sunlight so I can't be for sure.
there is one drawback to the LCD anti glare screens. Kids can scratch then the **** up. I just found this out a few weeks ago. Needless to say, my kids stayed away from me for a couple hours.:#

007 01-24-2011 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 7380603)
Then I would say that your choice is obvious. LCD would work best. Plasmas have glass screens that create a glare in well lit rooms.
One thing about his room though, the sun does not ever get to the TV so I would imagine the only reflection he would see is the mirror reflections from the floor.

007 01-24-2011 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiefsfansofDallas (Post 7380596)
The salesman told me that high end plasma should last 10 years and a high end LCD should last 15.
Hell, I don't think any of todays TVs are designed to last more than 10 years tops.

Pants 01-24-2011 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 7380799)
there is one drawback to the LCD anti glare screens. Kids can scratch then the **** up. I just found this out a few weeks ago. Needless to say, my kids stayed away from me for a couple hours.:#
LOL

Give them some slack - they didn't know...

007 01-24-2011 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Pants (Post 7380829)
LOL

Give them some slack - they didn't know...
Fortunately the scratches are only noticeable when the TV is off. You can't even see them when it is on. It still ticks me off when I see them though.

WV 01-24-2011 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Pants (Post 7380445)
Unless it's a 73" beast that is.
You know they make an 82" now right? 82", 1080p and 3D compatible....this is what I'm aiming for. Bulbs be damned....it's 82"!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

007 01-24-2011 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by WVChiefFan (Post 7380915)
You know they make an 82" now right? 82", 1080p and 3D compatible....this is what I'm aiming for. Bulbs be damned....it's 82"!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
Holy crap!!!!!


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