Do Plasma TV's still get very hot like they used to

grant1wish

Just about to buy a plasma TV, but wanted to know if they still got very hot like they did when they first came out.

ANy input into buying a plasma will be very much apreciated.

I am currently not going to get HD. as this is about another £500. Something not viable at this time. Will I regret it?

Thanks

G1W

penrhyn

Dont buy one!
LCDs have a longer design life, so should be a better choice unless you are desperate for a 42" screen.
And yes plasmas do get hot and also weigh a ton.
Someone elsewhere has posted about a nice HD ready 32" Samsung LCD for under £700.

Also while you may not wish to go for Sky HD when its launched later this year you can already get DVD players which upgrade standard DVDs to the HD format that give an improved picture.

O yes and I would always go for a set with a digital tuner (freeview).

The_Biff

Is the picture quality up to CRTs yet? I know which? mag only found 1 best buy LCD when lumped together with crts. Maybe best to wait 6/12 moths for prices to fall & quality to improve.

grant1wish

Thanks,

Only problem with LCD is the kids will love the patterns they can draw on it with their fingers!!

Thanks for the input though