Plasma TV's life expectancy?

Plasmas and LCDs both have their share or weaknesses and strengths.

Lifespan, the number of viewing hours a television provides before dimming to half brightness, used to be one of the biggest advantages LCD has over plasma.

LCDs used to have a longer lifespan than plasma screens (of earlier models), which would lose half of their brightness after more than 20,000 hours of viewing. Later plasma generations have bumped that up to anything between 30,000 and 60,000 hours. LCDs, on the other hand, are guaranteed for 60,000 hours.

Though the numbers vary among the different brands, they now generally last up to around 60,000 hours regardless of the technology.

If you're in the market for a big screen television most will suggest plasma as a safer bet. Although LCDs can give you better resolution, plasma still has the edge in terms of picture quality.

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