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Posted by Joe Murphy Jr (A) on July 02, 2011 at 10:05:07

In Reply to: RE: what about people saying plasma have burn-in issues? posted by centaurus3200 on July 01, 2011 at 15:21:23

Ask the LCD crowd about brown-in. Yes, LCD has an issue that's seldom talked about: it's a brown tinge that is noticeable in the whites, mostly caused by having the contrast cranked to the max ("but it looks better that way"). A lesser, though real issue, also occurs when less picture than the aspect ratio of the display is displayed for extended periods of time.

Burn-in is a possibility with plasma displays, as it was with CRT. However, most of the burn-in issues are either a few faulty displays (which get reported by a vocal few who stain their underwear with the slightest issue), gamers who have zero understanding of the technology or improperly set up displays. The technology has come a long way since Fujitsu invented it in the late '60s. It is highly unlikely that anyone with some intelligence and understanding of the technology is going to have an issue with a plasma display purchased in the last 5 years re: burn-in. There were safegaurds put into play years ago to lessen the likelihood of burn-in with a plasma display.

Outlast can mean two things: buy one of each and see what one lasts the longest or which technology will be around in the next 15 or 20 years. For the first, I'd say they'll each last about the same amount of time, give or take a few years. You'll probably want to replace either with a bigger and/or better display or newer technology before either is no longer useable. As to the second, there will probably be a newer, better, more advanced technology emerging in the next few years that will make the choice of LCD or plasma a non-issue.

Plasma or LCD? Do your research from credible sources, read up on each as much as you can, visit friends or relatives who have nice displays and check out a few stores. Then make your decision. Just remember, most people can talk themselves into or out of anything. There's this guy, used to play football. One of the greatest QBs of all time. Maybe you've heard of him. Name's Brett Favre...