Can anyone please confirm that there should be no major worries purchasing the latest generation, direct view LCD TVs? Or comment please whether plasmas enjoy any edge in reliability to the latest generation, direct view LCD TVs?
I recently bought a 40" Sony 1080p LCD screen and for general use, it works great -- particularly in our room which can be very bright and sunny.
I therefore recommneded one to my parents when they asked me if they should replace their gigantic old CRT TV with no HD.
It seems they then deferred to their local "custom" install guy where they live, as they explained:
* He recommended a plasma TV, not an LCD, because "LCD TVs burn out quickly, requiring a new "bulb" which costs $400.00"
* He also explained that it is no longer true that plasmas are best suited to a controlled light room, because for the "last few years" plasmas have had "anti glare" screens.
I tried to explain to my parents that I had nothing to gain from their buying a Sony LCD TV at Costco, and that no offense, but maybe their trusty local guy might try to make as much money as possible?
No good deed goes unpunished.
I recently bought a 40" Sony 1080p LCD screen and for general use, it works great -- particularly in our room which can be very bright and sunny.
I therefore recommneded one to my parents when they asked me if they should replace their gigantic old CRT TV with no HD.
It seems they then deferred to their local "custom" install guy where they live, as they explained:
* He recommended a plasma TV, not an LCD, because "LCD TVs burn out quickly, requiring a new "bulb" which costs $400.00"
* He also explained that it is no longer true that plasmas are best suited to a controlled light room, because for the "last few years" plasmas have had "anti glare" screens.
I tried to explain to my parents that I had nothing to gain from their buying a Sony LCD TV at Costco, and that no offense, but maybe their trusty local guy might try to make as much money as possible?
No good deed goes unpunished.