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Plasma TVs leak gas and require periodic "re-charging"
Fact: Every plasma TV is a completely sealed unit. In fact, it's permanently sealed when the panel is manufactured. Each individual cell in a plasma panel is sealed. So, a plasma TV will never require any refilling or recharging of its neon-xenon gas.
Sadly, some salespeople at national retail chains have been known to tell customers not only that plasma TVs leak, but also that recharging the gas would be covered by an extended warranty! (This actually happened to well-known HDTV expert Gary Merson, who described the encounter in the September/October 2003 issue of The Perfect Vision.) If a salesperson ever tries to sell you this line, do yourself a favor and head for the door.
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∙ 11y agoYou can not re-gas a plasma TV.
Plasma TV's are very volatile and, in most professional opinions, are not worth the cost.
Did you know, the first plasma screen TVs were hot enough to fry a bacon and egg breakfast on them? This obviously made them a fire risk and a risk to children.
Plasma TV's will eventually darken or flicker, as the gas tends to degrade. When this happens depends on how long you use the TV for.
A cheaper option would be to buy an LCD TV. They practically look the same as a plasma TV, except they are cheaper and last much, much longer than a plasma before they start going haywire.
You can buy a plasma for £6,500 ($10,000 USD) and have it break down a few years later. Or you can buy an LCD for £3,000 ($4,600 USD) and pass it onto your grandkids when you die.
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How much does a plasma screen tv cost online?
A PLASMA 42 INCH TV ONLINE IS $419.00.A PLASMA WITH HDTV IS $749.00.A PLASMA WITH A BUNDLE PACK IS $649.00.A PLASMA WITH BUILT IN WI-FI IS $944.00.YOU CAN FIND THIS ON NETTAG.
How much does a TV cost in 2011?
for a plasma probably about $2000 but for a regular TV probably $200
About how much does a 150 inch plasma TV cost?
$90,000 plus tax and shipping.
Should I get a plasma screen or and LCD TV?
I would get the plasma screen TV. They have a much better picture and they are much better to watch movies on than a LCD TV. They also cost less than the LCD TVs.
Where can I buy a plasma TV and how much do they cost?
The cheapest place to get a plasma TV would be at a flea market, garage sale or yard sale. You will not, however, have a guarantee on quality or availability.
How much does a 15 inch plasma screen tv cost?
There are no 15-inch plasma screens on the market. The plasma screen market is now limited to very large scale screens (50" +).
How much does an average cost HD projector cost?
Average HD projectors are currently comparable in price to most LCD or plasma televisions.
Is LCD tv more costly energy use?
When compared to a plasma, no. Plasma tv's use much more energy. However, LED technology is the most cost efficient.
How much did the first fifty inch plasma TV cost?
The first 50-inch was a Pioneer model that was about $15,000.
What does a plasma television cost compared to a LCD television?
When plasma televisions were new to the market, their cost was quite a deal more than their LCD counterparts, but these days, as they become more commonplace, their cost discrepancy is dropping. It's not hard to find plasma screens at low prices.
How much does a 90 inch plasma flatscreen hd tv with sky plus hd cost in british pounds?
$11,000
How much does it cost to re-gas a plasma?
You can not re-gas a plasma TV. Plasma TV's are very volatile and, in most professional opinions, are not worth the cost. Did you know, the first plasma screen TVs were hot enough to fry a bacon and egg breakfast on them? This obviously made them a fire risk and a risk to children. Plasma TV's will eventually darken or flicker, as the gas tends to degrade. When this happens depends on how long you use the TV for. A cheaper option would be to buy an LCD TV. They practically look the same as a plasma TV, except they are cheaper and last much, much longer than a plasma before they start going haywire. You can buy a plasma for £6,500 ($10,000 USD) and have it break down a few years later. Or you can buy an LCD for £3,000 ($4,600 USD) and pass it onto your grandkids when you die.
