Plasma Purchase

[JiZZiuM]

I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.

I have heard it suffers from burn in, decreased contrast.. Are these
correct?



Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's




JiZium

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[Michael K]

Id like to ask you a question if i may

What makes you want a plasma?

For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go and
have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that is 4X
the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.

To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top 5
projectors and see if you can view them in your area.


"JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in message
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> I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
>
> I have heard it suffers from burn in, decreased contrast.. Are these
> correct?
>
>
>
> Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
>
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[Dilan]

A projector is pretty much useless during the daytime, well unless you have
a really dark room.

While its unbeatable for a large screen to watch movies on at night, it
doesn't have the flexibility of any tv (crt/rear proj/plasma etc).


"Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
> Id like to ask you a question if i may
>
> What makes you want a plasma?
>
> For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
> havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go and
> have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that is
> 4X
> the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
>
> To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top 5
> projectors and see if you can view them in your area.
>
>
> "JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in message
> news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-berlin.de...
>> I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
>>
>> I have heard it suffers from burn in, decreased contrast.. Are these
>> correct?
>>
>>
>>
>> Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> JiZium
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[Silent Bob.]

Im with that.
Despite the drawbacks of a PJ like light etc, the infocus Ive looked at for
3k makes a plasma look like a black and white tv

if youre in melb, have a look at the 9k fujitsu against the infocus 4805.
youll understand why cheaper is, in this case, better.


"Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
> Id like to ask you a question if i may
>
> What makes you want a plasma?
>
> For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
> havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go and
> have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that is
4X
> the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
>
> To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top 5
> projectors and see if you can view them in your area.
>
>
> "JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in message
> news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
> >
> > I have heard it suffers from burn in, decreased contrast.. Are these
> > correct?
> >
> >
> >
> > Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > JiZium
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[Trevor S]

"JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-
berlin.de:

> I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
>
> I have heard it suffers from burn in,

Yes but as long as you are aware of how to deal with it.

> decreased contrast..

No, the contrast is quite good on decent sets.

> Are these correct?

Sort of.

> Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's

LCD might be a better option for this sort of thing.


One caveat, most peopel see the price of Plasma and say wow, I can afford
that, be aware these "Cheap" sets are SD only, a decent set is going to
cost you somewhere between $7 - $15K depnding on the size you want.

More reading here

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com.au/index.htm

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[John]

"Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
> Id like to ask you a question if i may
>
> What makes you want a plasma?
>
> For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
> havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go and
> have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that is
4X
> the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
>
> To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top 5
> projectors and see if you can view them in your area.

Projectors and plasmas are aimed at different markets.

You can't use a projector during the day (except for an enclosed room of
course), plus I, like many believe that a 160" screen is wayyy to big for
FTA (well, 160" is too big anyway - a projector screen should be 80-120", so
2 to 3x 42" plasma).

A plasma is a good replacement for a CRT for someone who wants a screen a
bit bigger than an 82ish inch TV and doesn't have the room for a RPTV.

A projector is a really good thing to watch movies on at night (or in a
darkened room).

In fact, I know a few people that have a Plasma and a pull down screen in
front of it for their projector.

Back to the original post, yes plasmas (like all CRT's) suffer from burn in.
You shouldn't leave the same high contrast image on for too long. Contrast
is good. They offer one of the best bangs for your buck for that screen
size.

Regards
John

[Newsy]

"Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
> Id like to ask you a question if i may

Here are some questions back ...
>
> What makes you want a plasma?
>
> For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
> havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go and
> have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that is
> 4X
> the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.

What is the life of a projector lamp? (1-4,000 hours)
What is the life of a plasma? (maybe 30-40,000 hours
How many lamps would you use during the life of a plasma? (probably 10+)
How much would it cost for these projector lamps? ($500+)
Which one is now cheaper?

Ever thought that some people don't or can't use a screen that is 4x the
size of a plasma?

Note, I am not saying that a projector is not the right buy for some people,
but they are not for everyone.

Rod

>
> To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top 5
> projectors and see if you can view them in your area.
>
>
> "JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in message
> news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-berlin.de...
>> I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
>>
>> I have heard it suffers from burn in, decreased contrast.. Are these
>> correct?
>>
>>
>>
>> Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> JiZium
>>
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[JohnP]

"John" <nospam@afp.gov.au> wrote in message
news:4156ade3$1@mail.netspeed.com.au...
> "Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
> > Id like to ask you a question if i may
> >
> > What makes you want a plasma?
> >
> > For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
> > havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go
and
> > have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that
is
> 4X
> > the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
> >
> > To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top
5
> > projectors and see if you can view them in your area.
>
> Projectors and plasmas are aimed at different markets.
>
> You can't use a projector during the day (except for an enclosed room of
> course), plus I, like many believe that a 160" screen is wayyy to big for
> FTA (well, 160" is too big anyway - a projector screen should be 80-120",
so
> 2 to 3x 42" plasma).

Most PJ can display similar sizes to large Plasma. 160" is not essential
most use 100" or less

> A plasma is a good replacement for a CRT for someone who wants a screen a
> bit bigger than an 82ish inch TV and doesn't have the room for a RPTV.

Plasma cannot match CRT in any aspect least of all light output and contrast

> A projector is a really good thing to watch movies on at night (or in a
> darkened room).

So are Plasmas only a RPTV or a CRT can truly be watched during a lite room

> In fact, I know a few people that have a Plasma and a pull down screen in
> front of it for their projector.

Must hurt to see how much bang for buck your PJ has over the plasma like
that!

> Back to the original post, yes plasmas (like all CRT's) suffer from burn
in.

Plasmas are not CRT and CRT are very resilient to noticeable burn in.

> You shouldn't leave the same high contrast image on for too long.
You mean a high contrast static image on for to long. eg computer games.

>Contrast is good.
Are you contradicting your previous statement or implying that a 3-4k:1
contrast is good? New DLPs do that too.

>They offer one of the best bangs for your buck for that screen size.

Bollocks they do

[gumshoe]

Like others we were going to buy a Plasma but once we saw the fantastic picture on the IF4805 we were sold, its simply awesome on a 96: dia screen (2.2m wide).

We also have a wide screen TV so watch the news and the like and the PJ for everything else. They can say what they like but 3 of our friends have gone the Pj path after seeing ours and 30 others that have seen it were simply gobsmacked! (and saving up).

All up cost was $3800 including the If4805 Pj, Screentechnics Cinemapro screen (chain pull), LP Mogan adjustable Ceiilng Mount and Lindy cables.

Sure the picture looks better in a dark room, we have a lamp with a dimmer and it works fine even with a little light. If you want to watch the big screen during the day just pull the curtains or drop the blind.

Go and see one, then make up you mind.

[BenOne©]

JohnP wrote:

> "John" <nospam@afp.gov.au> wrote in message
> news:4156ade3$1@mail.netspeed.com.au...
>
>>"Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
>>news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
>>
>>>Id like to ask you a question if i may
>>>
>>>What makes you want a plasma?
>>>
>>>For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
>>>havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go
>
> and
>
>>>have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that
>
> is
>
>>4X
>>
>>>the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
>>>
>>>To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top
>
> 5
>
>>>projectors and see if you can view them in your area.
>>
>>Projectors and plasmas are aimed at different markets.
>>
>>You can't use a projector during the day (except for an enclosed room of
>>course), plus I, like many believe that a 160" screen is wayyy to big for
>>FTA (well, 160" is too big anyway - a projector screen should be 80-120",
>
> so
>
>>2 to 3x 42" plasma).
>
>
> Most PJ can display similar sizes to large Plasma. 160" is not essential
> most use 100" or less
>
>
>>A plasma is a good replacement for a CRT for someone who wants a screen a
>>bit bigger than an 82ish inch TV and doesn't have the room for a RPTV.
>
>
> Plasma cannot match CRT in any aspect least of all light output and contrast
>
>
>>A projector is a really good thing to watch movies on at night (or in a
>>darkened room).
>
>
> So are Plasmas only a RPTV or a CRT can truly be watched during a lite room

Not the case with my plasma.


>>You shouldn't leave the same high contrast image on for too long.
>
> You mean a high contrast static image on for to long. eg computer games.

I've played computer games on my plasma and there was no burn in. Perhaps it's
because i've "calibrated" the brightness, contrast, colour, and sharpess to get
the best picture, and it's significantly darker than the factory settings.

>>They offer one of the best bangs for your buck for that screen size.
>
>
> Bollocks they do

Bollocks they don't.


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[JohnP]

> >
> > So are Plasmas only a RPTV or a CRT can truly be watched during a lite
room
>
> Not the case with my plasma.

You can watch a PJ in a lite room too but the fact remains that Plasmas are
not capable of the cd or contrast of a RPTV or CRT. Which looks better on
your plasma dark or lite room?

> >>You shouldn't leave the same high contrast image on for too long.
> >
> > You mean a high contrast static image on for to long. eg computer
games.
>
> I've played computer games on my plasma and there was no burn in. Perhaps
it's
> because i've "calibrated" the brightness, contrast, colour, and sharpess
to get
> the best picture, and it's significantly darker than the factory settings.

Never said there would be burn in but static images are going to do it in a
localised spot as opposed to overall wear. Besides most people wouldn't
lower the factory contrast etc


> >>They offer one of the best bangs for your buck for that screen size.
> >
> >
> > Bollocks they do
>
> Bollocks they don't.
>
Not for their screen size they don't, by a large factor.

[John]

"Trevor S" <bill@gates.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9570DEB9DD78billgatescom@130.133.1.4...
> "JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-
> berlin.de:
>
> > I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
> >
> > I have heard it suffers from burn in,
>
> Yes but as long as you are aware of how to deal with it.
>
> > decreased contrast..
>
> No, the contrast is quite good on decent sets.
>
> > Are these correct?
>
> Sort of.
>
> > Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
>
> LCD might be a better option for this sort of thing.
>
>
> One caveat, most peopel see the price of Plasma and say wow, I can afford
> that, be aware these "Cheap" sets are SD only, a decent set is going to
> cost you somewhere between $7 - $15K depnding on the size you want.
>
> More reading here
>
> http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com.au/index.htm

Good to see that some people can give a good informed response that answers
the original post without resorting to the old projectors vs plasma vs dlp
vs lcd vs crt, mine is better than yours thing... ;-)

Regards
John

[Silent Bob.]

Not necessarily Rod. Employ a little economics and youll see.

$7000 today or $3000 today with the rest paid off over time and the PJ
becomes the better "investment".

Lead the last post, the 4805 is quite amazing, and *will* make your shitty
SD plasma look shitty.

"Newsy" <rlg000atyahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
> > Id like to ask you a question if i may
>
> Here are some questions back ...
> >
> > What makes you want a plasma?
> >
> > For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
> > havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go
and
> > have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that
is
> > 4X
> > the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
>
> What is the life of a projector lamp? (1-4,000 hours)
> What is the life of a plasma? (maybe 30-40,000 hours
> How many lamps would you use during the life of a plasma? (probably 10+)
> How much would it cost for these projector lamps? ($500+)
> Which one is now cheaper?
>
> Ever thought that some people don't or can't use a screen that is 4x the
> size of a plasma?
>
> Note, I am not saying that a projector is not the right buy for some
people,
> but they are not for everyone.
>
> Rod
>
> >
> > To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top
5
> > projectors and see if you can view them in your area.
> >
> >
> > "JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in message
> > news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-berlin.de...
> >> I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
> >>
> >> I have heard it suffers from burn in, decreased contrast.. Are these
> >> correct?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> JiZium
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[JohnP]

"John" <nospam@afp.gov.au> wrote in message
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> "Trevor S" <bill@gates.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9570DEB9DD78billgatescom@130.133.1.4...
> > "JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-
> > berlin.de:
> >
> > > I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
> > >
> > > I have heard it suffers from burn in,
> >
> > Yes but as long as you are aware of how to deal with it.
> >
> > > decreased contrast..
> >
> > No, the contrast is quite good on decent sets.
> >
> > > Are these correct?
> >
> > Sort of.
> >
> > > Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
> >
> > LCD might be a better option for this sort of thing.
> >
> >
> > One caveat, most peopel see the price of Plasma and say wow, I can
afford
> > that, be aware these "Cheap" sets are SD only, a decent set is going to
> > cost you somewhere between $7 - $15K depnding on the size you want.
> >
> > More reading here
> >
> > http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com.au/index.htm
>
> Good to see that some people can give a good informed response that
answers
> the original post without resorting to the old projectors vs plasma vs dlp
> vs lcd vs crt, mine is better than yours thing... ;-)
>
> Regards
> John
>

Especially when they know what there talking about

[JohnP]

"Newsy" <rlg000atyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:4156ad77$1@duster.adelaide.on.net...
>
> "Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
> > Id like to ask you a question if i may
>
> Here are some questions back ...
> >
> > What makes you want a plasma?
> >
> > For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
> > havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go
and
> > have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that
is
> > 4X
> > the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
>
> What is the life of a projector lamp? (1-4,000 hours)
> What is the life of a plasma? (maybe 30-40,000 hours
> How many lamps would you use during the life of a plasma? (probably 10+)
> How much would it cost for these projector lamps? ($500+)
> Which one is now cheaper?

Even at 6 hours a day every day of the year that's a little over 2000 hours
a year. Most people would probably upgrade well before the life of a plasma
screen supposedly would similarly for a projector. Economically a small up
front with a higher on going running cost with a small loss at the time to
change versus a large upfront with little on going cost is the better
options. Who would buy all ten globes initially? You do technically with
the Plasma, and a second hand 3 yo Plasma will be worth next to nothing buy
then. I think I know which one is cheaper.

> Ever thought that some people don't or can't use a screen that is 4x the
> size of a plasma?

Why do people always assume PJ are 120" or more? (not directed at newsy
this comment). My DLP can go as small as 40" and my 8" CRT can go as small
as 60" and like any picture that gets smaller the image quality just gets
better and brighter. A DLP or LCD hidden in a coffee table onto a screen
can look surreal.

> Note, I am not saying that a projector is not the right buy for some
people,
> but they are not for everyone.

That is true. Now if only HD plasmas were as cheap as PJ

[BenOne©]

JohnP wrote:

>>>So are Plasmas only a RPTV or a CRT can truly be watched during a lite
>
> room
>
>>Not the case with my plasma.
>
>
> You can watch a PJ in a lite room too but the fact remains that Plasmas are
> not capable of the cd or contrast of a RPTV or CRT. Which looks better on
> your plasma dark or lite room?

I'm not disputing the contrast levels. There's nothing inadequate about them to
my eyes though.

You can't watch a projector in a bright room, unlike a plasma.

I can change the settings to get them same picture in either a dark or light
room. I would not run high brightness and contrast in a dark room because then
the picture would look very wrong. The point is, if I was going to watch it in
very bright conditions there's a great amount of flexibility in the settings to
get an extremely good picture.


>Besides most people wouldn't lower the factory contrast etc

I suspect you are correct.


>
>
>
>>>>They offer one of the best bangs for your buck for that screen size.
>>>
>>>
>>>Bollocks they do
>>
>>Bollocks they don't.
>>
>
> Not for their screen size they don't, by a large factor.

Take into account the fact that you can't watch them in broad daylight (you have
to draw curtains and turn off all but dim lamps) which is a compromise that is
simply not an option for an everyday TV usage pattern.


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Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not
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[BenOne©]

JohnP wrote:


> Even at 6 hours a day every day of the year that's a little over 2000 hours
> a year. Most people would probably upgrade well before the life of a plasma
> screen supposedly would similarly for a projector. Economically a small up
> front with a higher on going running cost with a small loss at the time to
> change versus a large upfront with little on going cost is the better
> options. Who would buy all ten globes initially? You do technically with
> the Plasma, and a second hand 3 yo Plasma will be worth next to nothing buy
> then. I think I know which one is cheaper.

I suspect a lot of people who buy projectors aren't aware of the bulb
replacement costs and will be pissed off when they need to, and possibly won't
be able to afford it. IMHO.

>>Ever thought that some people don't or can't use a screen that is 4x the
>>size of a plasma?
>
>
> Why do people always assume PJ are 120" or more? (not directed at newsy
> this comment). My DLP can go as small as 40" and my 8" CRT can go as small
> as 60" and like any picture that gets smaller the image quality just gets
> better and brighter. A DLP or LCD hidden in a coffee table onto a screen
> can look surreal.

Good point but does anyone buy a projector to display an image that small (40")?
Wouldn't it be more sensible to buy a CRT or RPTV?

>
>
>>Note, I am not saying that a projector is not the right buy for some
>
> people,
>
>>but they are not for everyone.
>
>
> That is true. Now if only HD plasmas were as cheap as PJ

Amen. :)

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[Newsy]

"Silent Bob." <dontbother@me.com> wrote in message
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> Not necessarily Rod. Employ a little economics and youll see.
>
> $7000 today or $3000 today with the rest paid off over time and the PJ
> becomes the better "investment".
>
> Lead the last post, the 4805 is quite amazing, and *will* make your shitty
> SD plasma look shitty.

Actually, Bob - less than $7,000 buys me a nice 42" Hi-Def plasma if I want
one.
But I personally won't be spending that kind of money for some time on a
plasma.

I find that you need a dedicated room to install a projector, and I do not
have that kind of space, nor the inclination for a large screen. Projectors
are fine in the right environment, but not for me.

It's funny, but the old addage of "mechanic and car" also seem to apply to
the AV industry as well.

Rod

>
> "Newsy" <rlg000atyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:4156ad77$1@duster.adelaide.on.net...
>>
>> "Michael K" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
>> news:4156a31f@news.comindico.com.au...
>> > Id like to ask you a question if i may
>>
>> Here are some questions back ...
>> >
>> > What makes you want a plasma?
>> >
>> > For the price and size, they are a complete waste of money imo. If you
>> > havent seen some of the latest projectors available I recommend you go
> and
>> > have a look at them. At 1/3 of the price, you can get a projector that
> is
>> > 4X
>> > the size of a plasma with beautiful colours and clarity.
>>
>> What is the life of a projector lamp? (1-4,000 hours)
>> What is the life of a plasma? (maybe 30-40,000 hours
>> How many lamps would you use during the life of a plasma? (probably 10+)
>> How much would it cost for these projector lamps? ($500+)
>> Which one is now cheaper?
>>
>> Ever thought that some people don't or can't use a screen that is 4x the
>> size of a plasma?
>>
>> Note, I am not saying that a projector is not the right buy for some
> people,
>> but they are not for everyone.
>>
>> Rod
>>
>> >
>> > To get more info check out www.projectorcentral.com and look at the Top
> 5
>> > projectors and see if you can view them in your area.
>> >
>> >
>> > "JiZZiuM" <news2REMOVE@auntyjack.net> wrote in message
>> > news:2rnj7jF1c68fsU1@uni-berlin.de...
>> >> I am looking at buying a plasma but am unsure of its downfalls.
>> >>
>> >> I have heard it suffers from burn in, decreased contrast.. Are these
>> >> correct?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Also can you play Xbox etc on them unlike Rear Projection Tv's
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> JiZium
>> >>
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