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Myths On Plasma
Plasma Displays will "dim out" in couple years. Gradual loss in brightness is the nature of any image-displaying device, LCD monitors included. Many plasma displays will reach 50% of original brightness ratings at around 60,000 hours*, which is comparable to other flat panel technologies. *To reach half the original brightness rating, the plasma display must be used 8 hours a day/365 days a year for about 20 years at factory default settings.
Plasma displays have permanent image retention. Some form of image retention, whether permanent or temporary, is possible with and image-displaying device, including LCD monitors. In fact, many users for LCD monitors specifically caution that image retention may occur depending on us. Many plasma displays incorporate built-in phosphor protection measures with operating modes such as inverse RGB selection and programmable orbiters that can dramatically extend their lives. It is also critical that the proper content is used with a plasma display. Ultimately, however, responsible use is the best way to maximize the life of any plasma display.
LCD Monitors have higher brightness and contrast that plasma. For many applications, plasma displays have essentially equal brightness and a significantly higher contrast ratio than LCD monitors, although the comparison is not "apples-to-apples' since the technologies are different.
Plasma technology requires more expensive power consumption than LCD. When compared to other flat panel display technologies, the difference in overall power consumption is negligible with plasma using as few 270 Watts.
LCD monitors have superior image quality to plasma displays. LCD monitors have superior image quality to plasma displays. In-store research by industry analyst TFC Info identified a 3:1 consumer preference for the image quality of plasma displays vs. LCD monitors. This is no surprise as LCD molecules have a slower response rate than the gas plasma used in plasma displays, which can sometimes create a smearing or trailing image when viewing video content with fast motion.
Plasma display can't be used in applications that require ambient light. Most plasma displays are capable of handling ambient light and some even have additional functions such as anti-glare screen filters that diffuse direct light sources, enabling that display to be effectively used in store front windows and other applications with uncontrolled lightning environments. Additionally, plasma displays offer better images at more extreme viewing angles than LCD monitors, which further aids image comprehension.
