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A lot of plasma tvs are either quite cheap, or severely reduced. Is this because plasmas are about to be discontinued?
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As with all tech, the item is out of date when you put it in the car
![]() As TVs are constantly evolving they have to shift them somehow. It seems they've gone as far as they can with regards to the actual screen so now it's all about the extra functions to temp us to upgrade to the latest and greatest (until you put it in the car of course) |
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A lot of plasma tvs are either quite cheap, or severely reduced. Is this because plasmas are about to be discontinued?
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A lot of LCD TVs are either quite cheap, or severely reduced. Rumour has it that they are about to be discontinued...
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There's some range changes happening about now. Old models are getting cleared through.
There's also some low spec large screen plasma around which is very cheap. Those are only HD Ready. The LED and LCD panel production is geared to do 1080p only at anything 40" and larger. Plasma is here for a while though. Panasonic still positions it as their premium product. Samsung has plasma in their 8-series products which puts it pretty close to the top of their quality tree too. LG does the same too. |
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A lot of plasma tvs are either quite cheap, or severely reduced. Is this because plasmas are about to be discontinued?
There have only been three manufacturers for a number of years, and presumably their low cost reflects that they don't sell very well. I would imagine plasma TV's cost considerably more to manufacture than LCD ones (there's a LOT more inside them), so the low prices are most probably sold as a loss. We even sell a few 50 inch Samsung, simply because they are such good value. |
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Most manufacturers have long since discontinued them.
There have only been three manufacturers for a number of years, and presumably their low cost reflects that they don't sell very well. I would imagine plasma TV's cost considerably more to manufacture than LCD ones (there's a LOT more inside them), so the low prices are most probably sold as a loss. We even sell a few 50 inch Samsung, simply because they are such good value. Plasmas prices here in America have been comparable to LCD for years so that would mean years of unprofitable sales, which I find unlikely. Plasmas still have significant advantages over LCD and so are a worthy purchase. |
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I can only think of Sony, Hitachi and Pioneer so "most" is not accurate.
Of them all, only Panasonic, LG and Samsung remain. If you think years of unprofitable sales doesn't happen, you are sadly deluded
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Most manufacturers have long since discontinued them.
There have only been three manufacturers for a number of years, and presumably their low cost reflects that they don't sell very well. I would imagine plasma TV's cost considerably more to manufacture than LCD ones (there's a LOT more inside them), so the low prices are most probably sold as a loss. We even sell a few 50 inch Samsung, simply because they are such good value. Any info appreciated. Thanks. |
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My local Tesco had a 60" Samsung Plasma TV for £182 when I was in there over the weekend.
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I concur 100%. I'm looking toward a LED TV and have found what appears to be a pretty high spec LG model, THE LG42LM620T for £699. Anyone got any feedback on this tv? And how about it's performance as an internet tv?
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Presumably you are aware this is an LCD set, just with LED backlighting?.
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I concur 100%. I'm looking toward a LED TV and have found what appears to be a pretty high spec LG model, THE LG42LM620T for £699. Anyone got any feedback on this tv? And how about it's performance as an internet tv?
Any info appreciated. Thanks. |
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I dont think therer is little difference in the quality of the picture, whatever yu buy these days. Plasma was regarded as better than LCD yet LCD was a lot lighter and been around longer too ,in the old days. But now the tables have turned with the new LCD and LED starting to dominate the market.. The new flexi screens are not yet avaliable at competitive amounts of money but within 5 years they will . And thisis likely to spell the death of Plasma and LCD just leaveing them and LED to fight it out
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A lot of plasma tvs are either quite cheap, or severely reduced. Is this because plasmas are about to be discontinued?
I really wanted a LED set mostly because of the reduced power consumption. However the arithmetic did not add up (pun not intended). - An equivalent LED set cost £1000 more than the plasma. - The saving at 4 hours a day would be around £20 a year. - The set should last at least 5 years and maybe 8. - Best cost an extra £160, or a little more the way power cost is rising. Still comes nowhere near £1000! Could have waited another year or 2 for the LED sets to come down in price. But why not accept the bonanza that is available? |
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We have just bought a new 3D smart plasma set with built-in HD Sky and Freeview tuners. Not many sets have more technology.
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We have just bought a new 3D smart plasma set with built-in HD Sky and Freeview tuners. Not many sets have more technology.
AFAIK there are no TVs, nor will Sky permit it, with a built-in Sky HD tuner. Make and model please |
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I'm willing to be proved wrong, but I think not
AFAIK there are no TVs, nor will Sky permit it, with a built-in Sky HD tuner. Make and model please |
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