Put this on another thread should really have started a new one so:
Anyone got any info/oppinions on the longevity of Plasmas. From what I gather these things are made up of tiny fluorescent tubes to do the pixels. Since Fluorescnet tubes don't have a tendency to last long and light output fades pretty quickly I wonder if the same will apply to Plasmas. After all I wouldn't want to spend a few thou for a couple of years decent viewing when I can spend a lot less a an extremely good CRT that should last 5-10 or so.
Anyone got any info/oppinions on the longevity of Plasmas. From what I gather these things are made up of tiny fluorescent tubes to do the pixels. Since Fluorescnet tubes don't have a tendency to last long and light output fades pretty quickly I wonder if the same will apply to Plasmas. After all I wouldn't want to spend a few thou for a couple of years decent viewing when I can spend a lot less a an extremely good CRT that should last 5-10 or so.