Author Topic: 2022: You still using plasma? (Read 1567 times)

DViant · « **on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 08:06 AM »

By 2014, Panasonic, LG, and Samsung all stopped their plasma production.

8 years later... are you still rocking your plasma daily?

kidlat08 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 09:31 AM »

My Panasonic Plasma purchased last 2010 still working to this day! I have already replaced my other newer TVs twice but my Plasma still going strong.

anya618 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 09:44 AM »

yung 2007-2008 50inch panasonic plasma ng inlaws ko working pa rin until now

bachwitz · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 10:10 AM »

I use to have Panasonic TC-P42X1 bought 2010 (I think). I replaced it last 2017 for a bigger model, I sent the unit to my parents. It broke around 2020 and the video board needs replacing (the one that controls the hdmi, component etc). Everything is all good (specially the panel) but we can't find parts. It is currently a paperweight in their place.

The reason I replaced it is for bigger size, electric bill and technology (not smart, vision, HDR etc).
The replacement is now broken just few months shy of 5 years. Currently have an OLED that I hope will last longer.

I really wish they can still make tvs as tough as plasmas, again specially the panel.

frequenzy · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 10:38 AM »

Our Panasonic plasma purchased 2009 still works. Right now mainly used for analog cable tv.

thebat · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 11:19 AM »

Yes. My main tv is still a plasma. Bought in 2009. 50" Panasonic PV80. Never had any problem with it nor any repair at all.

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 01:50 PM »

Man, I miss my plasma. A friend of mine is still rocking his post-Kuro Panny plasma whereas my Samsung had to go through multiple warranties.

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 02:13 PM »

still have our 2003 Hitachi 42" Plasma, rocking & rolling!

Servus · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 04:42 PM »

my 2011 Panasonic 55st30 still serving us 8-10 hours daily. wala kahit anong issue or repair for 11 years. smart na sya now using chromecast with google tv. yong mga korean TVs (LG and Samsung) ko 4-5 years lang tinatagal pero pag japanese (pana and sony) at least 10 years.

jjjeronimo · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 04:54 PM »

Our 42" Panasonic plasma bought from Sights & Sounds last 2010 is still alive and kicking...

lithium_deuteride · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 07:23 PM »

I still have a 42” and a 50” Pioneer Kuro from 2008 and 2011 respectively. Still solid.

My main TV is a 65” LG Oled. Honestly the 50” Kuro can still match it for color performance but the 42” one is showing its age.

Superman · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 07:25 PM »

Yes. Samsung Plasma 55

synchro_01 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 08:08 PM »

I envy you guys. I really tried to revive my Panasonic PV70 na 42 inch but it died during the height of the pandemic (2020-2021). No parts were available (power supply) and we really needed to replace it since the kids use that TV a lot and we cant wait for it to get fixed. Sold it to a magbabakal for Php100.00.

Happy naman kami dun sa replacement (a 55 inch UHD 4K Huawei) but iba pa din colors ng plasma.

zonks · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 06, 2022 at 08:21 PM »

yes, samsung plasma 51"

Weng! · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 08, 2022 at 09:29 AM »

Yes, panasonic 50pv70 since 2008.

thebat · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 08, 2022 at 12:01 PM »

Kaya pala ang laki ng mga kuryente natin kse pa-plasma plasma Tv pa rin tayo!
:-)

istan · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 08, 2022 at 12:05 PM »

Still working Panasonic 50" C series.
720p

jnazareta · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 08, 2022 at 12:20 PM »

Still using my pv80 till now.

bachwitz · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 10, 2022 at 05:57 AM »

Quote from: Servus on Jul 06, 2022 at 04:42 PM

my 2011 Panasonic 55st30 still serving us 8-10 hours daily. wala kahit anong issue or repair for 11 years. smart na sya now using chromecast with google tv. yong mga korean TVs (LG and Samsung) ko 4-5 years lang tinatagal pero pag japanese (pana and sony) at least 10 years.

Problem now is all OLED panels are from Korean companies.

DViant · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 10, 2022 at 04:56 PM »

Quote from: bachwitz on Jul 10, 2022 at 05:57 AM

Problem now is all OLED panels are from Korean companies.

My 2016 OLED is now 6yo. I made it a point to put a AVR so it would last at least up to 2026 & later.

ronjet · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 14, 2022 at 09:40 AM »

Yes. Samsung Plasma 51 from 2011. Using Firestick to make it Smart.

bachwitz · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 17, 2022 at 08:43 AM »

Quote from: DViant on Jul 10, 2022 at 04:56 PM

My 2016 OLED is now 6yo. I made it a point to put a AVR so it would last at least up to 2026 & later.

Probably this is the reason my Sammy LED broke down in 5 years. It has an AVR but not the mid-range (e.g. servo motor), I replaced the AVR a year before it broke. But looking at the internet, the model has similar issues.

The OLED inherited the AVR so let us see how it goes.

To add, I realized only a few months ago that the power in my place sometime goes up to 245-250V. I found this out after buying a voltage protector for the fridge.

DViant · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 17, 2022 at 07:24 PM »

Quote from: bachwitz on Jul 17, 2022 at 08:43 AM

Probably this is the reason my Sammy LED broke down in 5 years. It has an AVR but not the mid-range (e.g. servo motor), I replaced the AVR a year before it broke. But looking at the internet, the model has similar issues.

The OLED inherited the AVR so let us see how it goes.

To add, I realized only a few months ago that the power in my place sometime goes up to 245-250V. I found this out after buying a voltage protector for the fridge.

That problem isn't isolated to your place. It's a nation-wide problem.

Govt regulators are not imposing a stricter quality standard for your home. So it is up to the home owner to put a whole-home AVR or UPS.

XanderCage · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 22, 2022 at 02:20 AM »

Quote from: bachwitz on Jul 17, 2022 at 08:43 AM

Probably this is the reason my Sammy LED broke down in 5 years. It has an AVR but not the mid-range (e.g. servo motor), I replaced the AVR a year before it broke. But looking at the internet, the model has similar issues.

The OLED inherited the AVR so let us see how it goes.

To add, I realized only a few months ago that the power in my place sometime goes up to 245-250V. I found this out after buying a voltage protector for the fridge.

my 2016 LG Oled still alive and kicking plugged in straight to the wall. Inaantay ko na lang masira para maka pag upgrade pero mukang matagal pa lol.

daryl317 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 24, 2022 at 04:06 PM »

Wow ganda ng experiences niyo sa OLED... Usually kasi kahit LCD lang bumibigay pa rin after some time, kung 6 years or more na yan sulit na rin. I was worried about screen burn/retention pero mukhang non-issue naman pala to.

CMac · « **Reply #25 on:** Jul 24, 2022 at 04:42 PM »

Thats why gone are the days, for me at least, of buying the best my budget permits. I try to get something a little bit cheaper where going up a line does not really prove useful. Kaya mas tuamtagal gamit dati not because of quality, but the complexity of current tech. Most times, small components cannot handle the current or heat as compared to analog components. One minute component going out and bye bye 70k for example. Wag ka na din umasa sa mga official tech people. Once your warranty is up, sr%w you na.

DViant · « **Reply #26 on:** Jul 24, 2022 at 05:58 PM »

Quote from: CMac on Jul 24, 2022 at 04:42 PM

Thats why gone are the days, for me at least, of buying the best my budget permits. I try to get something a little bit cheaper where going up a line does not really prove useful. Kaya mas tuamtagal gamit dati not because of quality, but the complexity of current tech. Most times, small components cannot handle the current or heat as compared to analog components. One minute component going out and bye bye 70k for example. Wag ka na din umasa sa mga official tech people. Once your warranty is up, sr%w you na.

More like price competition causes Brands to look for cost cutting measures that reduces the durability of their components in temperature, humidity, and power environment extremes.

Like all our Samsung 720p & 1080p TVs. They all had faulty logic boards in less than 5 years. This is why I am unwilling to buy their TVs.

I then heard that Samsung imposes their own ad network's video ads on their TV on top of the apps.

Thank goodness I bought a LG OLED without that nonsense.

I suspect this was caused by plugging the TV direct to the wall and it suffered from dirty power

synchro_01 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jul 24, 2022 at 07:59 PM »

Engineered obsolescence.

Its prevalent not only in consumer appliances but in the vehicle industry as well.

DViant · « **Reply #28 on:** Jul 24, 2022 at 09:14 PM »

Quote from: synchro_01 on Jul 24, 2022 at 07:59 PM

Engineered obsolescence.

Its prevalent not only in consumer appliances but in the vehicle industry as well.

Quote from: synchro_01 on Jul 24, 2022 at 07:59 PM

Engineered obsolescence.

Its prevalent not only in consumer appliances but in the vehicle industry as well.

That's why I bought a AVR that has double the max input power of my LG OLED TV. So when there's a power spike i will not be crap out of luck with it.

ESi · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 23, 2023 at 01:12 PM »

absolutely yes. my Panasonic 50PY800