Old Plasma TV

terrierlady

we have a 6year old 50 inch Plasma tv which needs to be up dated i think LCD or LED which is best? as Plasma tvs were thought to have big running costs is that true,plus can you still buy plasma tv.

custardy

terrierlady wrote: »

we have a 6year old 50 inch Plasma tv which needs to be up dated i think LCD or LED which is best? as Plasma tvs were thought to have big running costs is that true,plus can you still buy plasma tv.

Why does it need to be updated?

pappa_golf

because it keeps showing TV programmes that are 5-6 yr old !

HoofeHearted

terrierlady wrote: »

we have a 6year old 50 inch Plasma tv which needs to be up dated i think LCD or LED which is best? as Plasma tvs were thought to have big running costs is that true,plus can you still buy plasma tv.

Have a read of this to explain the 'new' technology.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/oled-vs-led-lcd

Chrishazle

Have a close look at viewing angle before you part with your plasma, as you'll find the viewing angle for LCD etc is somewhat narrower than the very wide available angle of a plasma.

In terms of energy useage, I'd be very surprised if you would notice any reduction in your electricity bill swopping from plasma to LCD/OLED - the change would be small and masked by other minor lifestyle changes!!

We added a 50" plasma to our collection a few years ago, looked at quite a few TV's in JL Home (they always have loads on display) and found you need to be almost straight in front of a LCD screen to see good picture quality - not good in our lounge!

terrierlady

custardy wrote: »

Why does it need to be updated?

not a smart tv just standard .

pappa_golf

buy a box to plug in , lot cheaper

getmore4less

Smart tv addon box £20.

If it was a decent plasma setup properly you might struggle to get a better picture with LCD(led are lcd as well).

neilmcl

terrierlady wrote: »

not a smart tv just standard .

As above, buy a standalone smart device.

I'm holding on to my (was) top of the range Panasonic plasma for grim life, even though it too is nearly 6 years old I've yet to see a more complete viewing experience from any current LED(LCD) TVs.

What make/model have you got?

Kim_kim

I've got a pioneer HD plasma - it's about 8/9 years old I think.
It's got a perfect picture & still looks very smart.
I'm hanging onto it.

custardy

terrierlady wrote: »

not a smart tv just standard .

Smart TVs don't give a better screen. As said,get a box to make it 'smart'.