Are old plasma TVs still good?

Are old plasma TVs still good?

Plasma TVs have obtained our top ranked picture quality ratings other than much more expensive new 4K or OLED TVs for the past 10 years in a row without exception. Granted, picture quality comparisons have gotten closer over the past couple years.

How long will a Panasonic plasma TV last?

One manufacturer has claimed that its plasma TVs at least will last for over 42 years. Panasonic has stated that its 2008 line-up of 1080p Viera plasma HD TVs are “rated to last 100,000 hours” before reaching half their original brightness – the industry standard measure of screen longevity.

What is the best plasma TV to buy in 2012?

Best Plasma of 2012 Winner: Panasonic VIERA ST50A. The Panasonic VIERA ST50A was undoubtedly our stand-out television of the year. An amazingly low price and nearly unbeatable picture quality, as well as a basic Smart TV suite and decent power consumption (for a plasma), made the ST50A an easy choice to top our plasma list.

What happened to the plasma TV market in 2013?

A Panasonic rep told PC World that the company was “delighted” that plasma sales had “significantly exceeded” initial forecasts, and that product road-maps for 2013 would still feature plasma models. ‘4K’ TVs, which were quickly renamed Ultra HD, stole punters’ attention away from OLED in the second half of the year.

How good is the picture quality on the LG plasma TV?

Its picture quality is excellent for any 2012 TV — not just for a plasma — with exceptionally dark black levels and great detail and motion control. Internet features are mediocre, but this shouldn’t be a major problem.

Is the Samsung Series 8 a good TV?

Bottom Line: Samsung’s best 2012 LED TV is a strong performer for picture quality and design, and it has some interesting technical advancements in the form of voice and motion recognition. On its own, the Series 8 TV is a high quality device. Sony and LG share runners-up honours for their high-end LED TVs.