How many gamers are using a Plasma TV?
04-03-04 | 10:53 AM
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How many gamers are using a Plasma TV?
I have recntly decided to purchase a Plasma TV and wanted to get some feedback.
Issue #1 : Burn-In
Everyone's heard the issue of static images on the screen for long periods of time may result in burn in. Video games have health bars and other indicators that remain static while you play the game. The only recommendation I've seen to this point is to take breaks and not play for extended periods of time.
Can anyone give me a reasonable amount of time on a video game?
Issue # 2 EDTV or HDTV
The Plasma unit will be used for DVD's and video games primarily. I'm not that interested in watching HDTV but it might be nice at a later date. Would it be worth the extra $1400 to get the HDTV for the following units?
Panasonic 42" Plasma EDTV :
Panasonic TH-42PWD6UY
Panasonic 42" Plasma HDTV
Panasonic TH-42PHD6UY
Appreciate all feedback.
Issue #1 : Burn-In
Everyone's heard the issue of static images on the screen for long periods of time may result in burn in. Video games have health bars and other indicators that remain static while you play the game. The only recommendation I've seen to this point is to take breaks and not play for extended periods of time.
Can anyone give me a reasonable amount of time on a video game?
Issue # 2 EDTV or HDTV
The Plasma unit will be used for DVD's and video games primarily. I'm not that interested in watching HDTV but it might be nice at a later date. Would it be worth the extra $1400 to get the HDTV for the following units?
Panasonic 42" Plasma EDTV :
Panasonic TH-42PWD6UY
Panasonic 42" Plasma HDTV
Panasonic TH-42PHD6UY
Appreciate all feedback.
04-04-04 | 05:32 PM
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I do not recall any plasme user on avsforum that stated that they got burn-in. But it is a possibility and would you really want to risk it? I did not get a plasma for that particular reason. If you are not going to hang the plasma on the wall, have you considered the Samsung DLP or LCD RPTV? Those TVs are "thin" - 10 to 17 inch in depth depending upon screen size, no burn-in, and HDTV capable at a price of EDTV plasma.
IMO, HD is worth it.
IMO, HD is worth it.
04-08-04 | 02:37 PM
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Definitly get the HD, in the long run, it is much much better to have it. In a years time, you might then decide you want it and you wouldnt want to spend that much money again. I also second the Sammy DLP looks, same price range, great TV's...
04-13-04 | 09:59 PM
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IMHO...bring the Plasma back and get a DLP. That is of course unless you want the Plasma for the "wow it's on the wall factor". Three words for ya.
Get The DLP.
Get The DLP.
06-02-04 | 02:20 PM
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We hooked my daughter's PS2 up to my new Sony 42" HD Plasma.
It was kind of fun to play for a while in widescreen with the HT sound.
But this is the kid's PS2 so it will reside in the playroom (old 36" tube) and I wouldn't risk any real (or imaginary) burn in.
It was kind of fun to play for a while in widescreen with the HT sound.
But this is the kid's PS2 so it will reside in the playroom (old 36" tube) and I wouldn't risk any real (or imaginary) burn in.
06-02-04 | 05:57 PM
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If you have the contrast down and dont play a game with the health bars at the same place for 10 hours every night of the week, you'll be fine.
