I hope this thread hasn't been created before, but it would probably need updating. My parents want to buy a new tv sometime soon and I would like to know which technology is "better" or if there is a "right" answer. All your input will be much appreciated, thanks
I can't quote for LCD's right now on their over all longevity. However, my sony plasma's have failed all of them one by one over 4yr period. The repairs weren't so bad about $250.00.
The last one that failed I suspect the TV repair company had developed a Hot Fix for them or carried parts in stock. Often times they will repair them while they are in the bid process. But, this time they quoted me a higher price about $500.00 at which point I declined and sent it to surplus. The surplus manager said Thanks ? I said for what ?
He said for the TV looks great ? I said but, it didn't work and I got a quote from the repair company that it would cost about $500.00 to fix.
He said well I don't know about that but, it's been working great Thanx.
The Students and the Facility said they heard a POP and then it went black.
That was typical as to the other's ? but this time it had made a much louder noise so I had no reason to disbelieve the damage quote from the repair company.
Currently I have {2} rooms with {4} 52" Sharp LCD's which is {8} Total. They are running (8 to 10hrs) a day since September last yr when I installed them. (So far so good.)
In the {2} other Rooms we just moved from. We had {4} 42" plasma's and {1} 52" Hitachi.
Hope that helps.
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