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How Long Do Plasma Tvs Last?
In the not so distant past, it was not unusual to have a hard time hearing the volume of a plasma TV over the buzzing of the units cooling fans at work. These cooling fans were functioning regularly as the obsolete plasma TV could produce heat hot enough to cook eggs. It is no wonder that most of the early model plasma TV have already retired.
Many different technologies have been at work to create improvements in today's technology. These innovations have brought the life spam of a plasma TV to be calculated at 20 to 25 years for normal viewing patterns.
Normally a plasma TV has a half-life between 30,000 to 60,000 hours, meaning that the unit will loose around fifty percent of its brightness during this time of service. For instance if a plasma TV was left on for eight hours a day the expected half life would range about 9 years. If however the plasma TV were left on for only 4 hours daily, then its half life expectancy would range near about eighteen years.
When considering the loss of brightness in TV screens the fact that a traditional TV looses approximately thirty percent of brightness after use of about 20,000 hours. This loss of light is so gradual that a viewer may not be aware of the effect other than to occasionally fine-tune the levels of brightness and contrast options to make up the difference.
When a plasma TV looses its light to dimness, various models present the option of replacing the light source, thereby renewing the unit's .life span
Plasma TV life span extension tips.
1. Use wide screen formatting as often as possible. The use of wide screen viewing insures that all pixels have opportunity to work.
2. Brightness levels need to set as low as possible for viewing pleasure. Using the higher brightness levels strains the pixels and phosphors, which decreases the plasma TV's life span.
3. Always, take care that the plasma TV is in a well-ventilated area. Keeping the unit cool cuts down on the energy it takes for cooling, reducing the need for internal cooling fans and it also aids the phosphors in longer working time.
4. Do not let static images sit on the units TV screen for any length of time. Seven to ten minutes is about the longest that an image should be left to sit on a display screen. Image burn in and ghosting effects will cause the TV screen to wash out. DVD's should not be left on pause for more that 20 minutes.
5. When interior light is dim, always use a lower level of contrast. The use of lower leveled contrast or picture options will help extend the life span of a plasma TV. Normal interior lighting calls for no more than sixty percent a contrast level.
6. Remember that factory settings are always set higher for best viewing in a show room. Once at home, the setting options of contrast and brightness should be adjusted for home entertainment viewing.
7. Stay away from off brand plasma TV units or accessories that are not manufactured as well built or engineered as good brand name products. These may be cheaper, but in the long run, you get what you pay for.
8. When not in use turn your plasma TV off.
9. Keep small children away from a plasma TV.
10. Never, mount a plasma TV from the ceiling facing down.
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VideoSecu Low Profile TV Wall Mount for Most 32" - 65" LCD, LED, Plasma, HDTV Flat Panel TV with VESA up to 600x400 mm, Universal Wall Mounts Bracket ---Compatible with Sony Bravia, Samsung, LG, Haier, Panasonic, Vizio, Sharp AQUOS, Westinghouse, Pioneer, ProScan, RCA, Toshiba MF602B WA8 List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $19.99 Used From: $21.19  |
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The low profile mount MF602B is compatible with LED, LCD, Plasma TVs and other flat panel displays measuring between 32 and 65 inches. Supports all VESA mounting standards up to 680x400 and many odd size mounting patterns (mounting holes on the rear of the TV or panel should be no more than 26... |
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Philips SVC1116F/27 LCD, LED and Plasma Screen Cleaner List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $9.99 |
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Use this safe and effective cleaning fluid with its special microfiber cloth to remove dust, dirt and fingerprints from your flat TV screens and computer screens. Its antistatic formula will help to repel dust. |
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Cheetah Mounts APSAMB 32-55" LCD TV Wall Mount Bracket with Full Motion Swing Out Tilt & Swivel Articulating Arm for Flat Screen Flat Panel LCD LED Plasma TV and Monitor Displays Includes Free 10' Braided High Speed HDMI Cable With Ethernet List Price: $159.96 Sale Price: $31.90 Used From: $59.63 |
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The APSAM universal articulating arm mount supports virtually any display up to 55-Inch with hole patterns up to 27.7-Inch horizontally and 19-Inch vertically. The APSAM also features a full 27-Inch of extension and up to 150 degrees of rotation for larger displays, it also folds to a low 3... |
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Philips SVC2548G/27 Screen Cleaner for TV's, Plasma, LCD, LED and Computer Screens List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $14.95 |
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Philips Screen Cleaner for TV's, Plasma, LCD/LED and Computer Screens SVC2548G/27 |
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2-piece of Super High Resolution Hdmi 2m (6 Feet) Accessory Bundle for Hdtv, Plasma, Lcd, Ps3, DVD Players, Satellite & Cable Boxes Sale Price: $0.78 Used From: $2.99 |
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Premium high quality HDMI-HDMI gold plated cable suitable for use in HDTV, Plasma, LCD, PS3, home theater, cable box, projectors and more. Compatible Model:HDTV, Plasma, LCD, PS3, DVD Players, Satellite & Cable boxes and more. |
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Designer Habitat PREMIUM TV Wall Mount for 33 - 60 inch LCD, LED, or Plasma Flat Screen TV - Super-strength Load Capacity 175lbs - 15 Degree Tilt Mechanism Up & Down, Max VESA 660x450 - Free Bubble Level Sale Price: $19.90 |
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Don't risk your TV with the thinner cheaper models! This wall mounted bracket is the strongest around and is designed to fit flat screen LCD and Plasma style TV's between 33" and 60". The bracket is a universal model and designed to fit all of the major manufacturer models... |
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2-piece 2 pack of Super High Resolution Hdmi 2m (6 Feet) Accessory Bundle for Hdtv,Plasma,Lcd,Ps3,DVD Players,Satellite & Cable Boxes Sale Price: $3.40 |
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Premium high quality HDMI-HDMI gold plated cable suitable for use in HDTV, Plasma, LCD, PS3, home theater, cable box, projectors and more. Compatible Model:HDTV, Plasma, LCD, PS3, DVD Players, Satellite & Cable boxes and more. |
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Swing out TV wall mount with extra long articulating arm, your TV can be extends 27 inch from the wall, and retract down to a slim 4 inch, offering significant viewing flexibility. Tilt and swivel TV for a perfect view from any where in the room... |
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Vanco 120614X Custom Two-Piece Bulk Cable Wall Plate (Single, White) List Price: $4.99 Sale Price: $1.75 Used From: $1.49 |
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Custom Two-Piece Bulk Cable Wall Plates feature a removable design to accommodate areas where space is limited. General Information-Manufacturer-Vanco International, Inc:General Information-Manufacturer Part Number-120614X:General Information-Manufacturer Website Address-vanco1:General Information-Brand Name-Vanco: General Information-Product Name-Bulk Cable 1-Gang Faceplate: General Information-Package Type-Bulk: General Information-Product Type-Faceplate: Technical Information-Mount Type-Wall Mount: Technical Information-Features- Removable Design to Accommodate Areas where Space is Limited Unique Wall Plate Design Provides for Easier Installation Designed to Fit Single Standard Electrical J-Box Accommodates HDMI, DVI and VGA Cables Hole Diameter Approximately 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" : |
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Cheetah Mounts AS3B 3 Component Shelf Wall Mount Bracket for LCD TVs List Price: $199.96 Sale Price: $30.50 |
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The AS3B is a tri-shelf cable management system. It can be used with or without a Plasma/LCD mount. This unit is designed to fit under your display and provide an on wall solution for other components such as cable boxes, DVD players, game consoles, and stereo components... |