Video Asylum

Posted by Mike Porper (A) on November 10, 2011 at 08:11:32

In Reply to: RE: TV ON THE BLINK posted by on November 06, 2011 at 20:16:11

And, yet another one of my concerns about flat panel technology. While old technology tube sets go on for decades - decades! - I've heard that flat panels real lifespan may be 10 years...at best.

I've talked to a number of people, and I've found out that crappy brands, such as Magnaovox, etc., tend to break down after just a few years of use.

Panasonic's supposed to be among the very best, so your experience makes the whole HD flat panel situation even murkier, and more pessimistic. I really feel bad for you. However, it does make my purchase of a used old Sony tube low def set for $10 seem even better.