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Plasma buzzing & life expectancy...

I just started emailing with a local independant dealer. I don't think he carries Panasonic but I was very impressed with the bottom two Panasonic plasma screens shown on the webpage below. I saw both the 42" and 50" versions at a local museum (showing off some National Geographic High-Def nature video).

I've been told that plasma screens have a relatively short life (3000 hours or so) compared to other technologies and at high altitude they tend to buzz. I live in Colorado at about 6500-ft which isn't high by our standards but I *have* heard some annoying buzzing from these Panasonic plasma screens. Another dealer told me that in the Pioneer Elite line, they actually make a special run of plasma screens for high altitude geographies.... something to do with adjusting the gas pressure in the screen to our altitude.

I may reconsider and research LCD's or go with a high-end direct view CRT HDTV monitor.... not sure yet. I'm not even sure I need HDTV. My main source will be DVD.


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