plasma display panel

Manufactures figure for longevity are mentioned for your Manufactures figure for longevity are mentioned for your reviewreview

• Panasonic-States (not publicly) that the monitor is good for Panasonic-States (not publicly) that the monitor is good for 20,000 to 30,000 hrs. They also state that these plasma 20,000 to 30,000 hrs. They also state that these plasma displays measure 50% brightness at 50,000 hrs.displays measure 50% brightness at 50,000 hrs.

• Fujitsu-States that the panel lasts 20,000 to 25,000 hrs.Fujitsu-States that the panel lasts 20,000 to 25,000 hrs.

• Pioneer-States that the 50 inch PDP 502 MX measures half Pioneer-States that the 50 inch PDP 502 MX measures half brightness at 30,000 hrs of use. They also state that the brightness at 30,000 hrs of use. They also state that the viewer model 503 CMX with a deep pixel structure will last viewer model 503 CMX with a deep pixel structure will last even longer though they do not manufacture.even longer though they do not manufacture.

• Sharp-States that the plasma panel last only 10,000 to Sharp-States that the plasma panel last only 10,000 to 20,000 hrs and the LCD monitor lasts longer.20,000 hrs and the LCD monitor lasts longer.

STEPS REQUIRED FOR LONGEVITY OF PLASMA STEPS REQUIRED FOR LONGEVITY OF PLASMA DISPLAY DISPLAY

1.1. Never leave static images on the unitNever leave static images on the unit

2.2. Use brightness & contrast levels that are necessaryUse brightness & contrast levels that are necessary

3.3. Keep the monitor/TV in well ventilated areaKeep the monitor/TV in well ventilated area

4.4. Turn the unit off when not in useTurn the unit off when not in use

5.5. Keep the unit out of reach of small childrenKeep the unit out of reach of small children

6.6. Do not mount the unit face down from the ceiling Do not mount the unit face down from the ceiling

• High resolutionHigh resolution• No scan linesNo scan lines• Exceptional color accuracyExceptional color accuracy• Widescreen aspect ratioWidescreen aspect ratio• Perfectly flat screenPerfectly flat screen• Uniform screen brightnessUniform screen brightness• Slim space saving decisionSlim space saving decision• Wide viewing angleWide viewing angle• Universal display capabilityUniversal display capability• Immunity from magnetic fieldImmunity from magnetic field

Which is better, Plasma or LCD ?Which is better, Plasma or LCD ?The following are some advantages of some technology & how The following are some advantages of some technology & how these advantages relate to a purchaser of either- for different these advantages relate to a purchaser of either- for different uses.uses.

1.Contrast1.Contrast Advantage-Plasma-For scenes with lots of dark & light shown Advantage-Plasma-For scenes with lots of dark & light shown

simultaneously from film originated material, DVD content, or action in simultaneously from film originated material, DVD content, or action in games relying on lots of black contents , plasma will outperform.games relying on lots of black contents , plasma will outperform.

2.Screen burn in2.Screen burn in Advantage-LCD-For applications such as airport displays with flight Advantage-LCD-For applications such as airport displays with flight

information, or retail static sales images displaying the same information information, or retail static sales images displaying the same information or pictures on a continuous basis-an LCD monitor will be the superior or pictures on a continuous basis-an LCD monitor will be the superior choice.choice.

3.Longevity3.Longevity Advantage-LCD by double or more. Again for application requiring Advantage-LCD by double or more. Again for application requiring

industrial/commercial use such as 24/7 store front displays, LCD is industrial/commercial use such as 24/7 store front displays, LCD is superior for longer use.superior for longer use.

4.Color saturation4.Color saturation Advantage-Plasma by a good margin. For video contact especially fast Advantage-Plasma by a good margin. For video contact especially fast

moving images, plasma technology will excel. LCD is preferred when moving images, plasma technology will excel. LCD is preferred when displaying a static computer image, not only because of burn in, but displaying a static computer image, not only because of burn in, but because it also produce nice smooth color with this type of setting.because it also produce nice smooth color with this type of setting.

5.Altitude5.Altitude Advantage-LCD-The use of LCD screens as the primary Advantage-LCD-The use of LCD screens as the primary viewing screen for the airlines in flight video material. viewing screen for the airlines in flight video material.

6.Viewing angle6.Viewing angle Advantage-Plasma-Each cell is lit own allowing for superb Advantage-Plasma-Each cell is lit own allowing for superb

brightness through every pixel. No backlit device like LCD will brightness through every pixel. No backlit device like LCD will match up well from the angles with plasma.match up well from the angles with plasma.

7.Video playback7.Video playback Advantage-Plasma by a good margin. For DVD, or every Advantage-Plasma by a good margin. For DVD, or every

streaming video contact, TV or HDTV- plasma will deliver non streaming video contact, TV or HDTV- plasma will deliver non distracting high contrast, high color saturation viewing. LCD distracting high contrast, high color saturation viewing. LCD has come a long way but it is still challenged at the same size has come a long way but it is still challenged at the same size comparison while looking great at small sizes.comparison while looking great at small sizes.

8.Production size & cost/price8.Production size & cost/price Advantage-Plasma. Even though prices are coming down on Advantage-Plasma. Even though prices are coming down on

both technologies ( except the very large plasma panels ), both technologies ( except the very large plasma panels ), plasma still holds the lower cost & high production capacity & plasma still holds the lower cost & high production capacity & thus pricing advantage.thus pricing advantage.