Is lcd or plasma beter on the electric bill?
10-22-2007, 05:30 PM
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Is lcd or plasma beter on the electric bill?
So i know there are several home entertainment guru's on here. Wich is better in the 50 inch or so size range as far as overall performance and energy usage? And wich do you guys think would last longer before screenburn or dead pixels become an issue?
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10-22-2007, 05:36 PM
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plasma should cost less to operate, life expectancy is comperable. if you're mounting into wood, get whatever you think looks best and is on sale. if you're mounting into steel, get an lcd.
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10-22-2007, 05:45 PM
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When my parents got their plasma (42" Panasonic for $900, yay for my sis being the Art Director at Best Buy corporate :gay
they told us that after a month or so break-in, you should get the tv professionally calibrated. They adjust brightness, contrast etc for a better picture and it uses around half the power of an uncalibrated tv. Only a few Best Buys are offering this service at the moment, but I'm sure you can find someone else to do it.
they told us that after a month or so break-in, you should get the tv professionally calibrated. They adjust brightness, contrast etc for a better picture and it uses around half the power of an uncalibrated tv. Only a few Best Buys are offering this service at the moment, but I'm sure you can find someone else to do it.
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10-22-2007, 05:46 PM
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I'd get an LCD. I picked up a Panasonic Viera and kind of regret it now. I'm into gaming and cant play for more than a couple hours, and even then I get some nice ghosting. Picture is freakin sweet tho 
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10-22-2007, 06:17 PM
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"For somewhat lower electric bills. LCDs tend to use less power than comparably sized plasma TVs. It doesn't appear that the differences would affect your electric bills by more than a few dollars a month in many cases, so that might not be a major factor in your decision. But there is obviously an environmental advantage to using a less power-hungry TV." - Consumer Reports
I haven't seen data either way, but so far its the only source I found.
I haven't seen data either way, but so far its the only source I found.
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10-22-2007, 10:23 PM
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the backlit technologies (projection, LCD) all keep the backlight on all the time and will use more energy while the set is on. emissive displays like oled and plasma wont use as much when the screen is black.
however
the avg CRT is still more energy efficient than all of the above. the distinction you want to be aware of is how efficient per square inch of display area. That's where CRT's can't even compete.
however
the avg CRT is still more energy efficient than all of the above. the distinction you want to be aware of is how efficient per square inch of display area. That's where CRT's can't even compete.
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10-23-2007, 05:43 AM
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"For somewhat lower electric bills. LCDs tend to use less power than comparably sized plasma TVs. It doesn't appear that the differences would affect your electric bills by more than a few dollars a month in many cases, so that might not be a major factor in your decision. But there is obviously an environmental advantage to using a less power-hungry TV." - Consumer Reports
I haven't seen data either way, but so far its the only source I found.
I haven't seen data either way, but so far its the only source I found.
Quoting consumer reports...I thought better of you.
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10-23-2007, 09:21 AM
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Yeah... this thread ain't exactly full of pearls of wisdom...
Loki--the data's out there. I'm just too lazy to dig it up. It was a hot topic a couple years ago. And anyone who really cares can always go to BestBuy with a Kill-A-Watt. But, anyone who's basing their purchasing decision on which display will cost $.50/month less to run probably shouldn't be in the market for a large hd display anyway. Like those guys who won't buy a new MB because they take premium fuel.
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