How big is your TV?

[casmith07]

I also have an 8 year old LCD. No burn in. I'm not sure why anyone would ever have a static screen up for very long. Virtually everything I hook up to my TV has built in screen savers.

TVs themselves have screensavers now.

 

[Baileyneverfailey]

Then you do realize the part that burns in is the same exact thing that burns-in on an LCD TVs, right? (same exact material)

This quote is talking about OLEDs, but it is the same across both.



Basically, it amounts to a sort of stain on the display material that alters the color displayed.

You are also aware that lower power consumption of newer TVs is what helps lower the chances of a burn-in affect in both LCD and LED (and Plasma for that matter!) So, while I don't know if you actually let your TV sit for 12+ hours with a static image; if your TV is newer, it will be more resistant to burn-in due to lower power consumption.

If you think your LED TV is burn-in proof, you're a fool.

I didn't say LEDs are burn-in proof. I said it's not a concern, because it will never happen unless you display the same image for days and days. I'm not speculating. I actually own an LED and I actually display the same images on it for very very long stretches at times, and I can quite clearly see with my eyes that there has never been any burn-in. :laugh2:

Honestly, you just seem like you're trying to convince yourself that using a janky old DLP is a good decision while everybody else is enjoying a lovely new LED.

 

[YosemiteSam]

We have five TVs. Only one is a DLP. The rest are newer and LCDs. (all of them are Samsung)

Our primary TV? The DLP. It was purchased in Jan. 2005. It just flat out has a beautiful picture. Yes, so do my other Samsung LCD TVs. The DLP is just easier to look at. (sort of like how monitors can cause eye strain) The DLP doesn't do that.

This is it.

It's larger and yet still lighter than all the other TVs we have, though it is more bulky. It has an awesome picture and the best thing about it is if it breaks down, I can fix it. (I've changed the color wheel before) If LCDs, LEDs, and Plasma break, you pretty much have to replace them.

Our next TV will be probably be an LED. We are going to replace the LCD that is in the living room. (DLP is in the large family room)

I wouldn't think twice about buying another DLP to replace my current one, but they aren't making them much anymore. People want thinner TVs. It's a shame. I love that TV.

 

[SDogo]

As of Christmas morning it will be:
http://www.hhgregg.com/mitsubishi-92-3d-1080p-120hz-dlp-hdtv/item/WD92840

Right now it's:
http://www.hhgregg.com/mitsubishi-73-3d-1080p-120hz-dlp-hdtv/item/WD73640

 

[YosemiteSam]

As of Christmas morning it will be:
http://www.hhgregg.com/mitsubishi-92-3d-1080p-120hz-dlp-hdtv/item/WD92840

That's what I have in my bathroom.

 

[rash]

the content on the screen > the size of the screen

no cowboys football and that tv is worthless!

 

[bmzt31]

Just bought brand new Samsung 40 in LCD

 

[The30YardSlant]

42"

 

[The30YardSlant]

Wait, we're talking about TVs? ****

 

[kapolani]

50" Samsung plasma

I haven't heard of one burn-in issue with plasma in years. I've left mine on pause with my DVR for hours before....no burn-in whatsoever.

Yep. Not so much a problem anymore. Although it can occur to some extent it isn't that much of a problem like it was before.

I have a Samsung 55" plasma. Hands down best picture is with a plasma. Samsung makes a great product.

When I have to go to the bathroom I watch the game on my wife's iPad. Love directv.

Just got a 30" Sony googletv for my daughters room. Really dig that thing.

 

[Wimbo]

106" in 1080p.

http://i617.***BLOCKED***/albums/tt255/dwimberl1029/theater03.jpg

 

[Faerluna]

It's larger and yet still lighter than all the other TVs we have, though it is more bulky. It has an awesome picture and the best thing about it is if it breaks down, I can fix it. (I've changed the color wheel before) If LCDs, LEDs, and Plasma break, you pretty much have to replace them.

Our next TV will be probably be an LED. We are going to replace the LCD that is in the living room. (DLP is in the large family room)

I wouldn't think twice about buying another DLP to replace my current one, but they aren't making them much anymore. People want thinner TVs. It's a shame. I love that TV.

Ours is DLP, too, and it had the best picture of all the TVs in the moderate price range when we bought it.

We got it at Best Buy, so there were lots of TVs to look at. The picture wasn't distorted and the color was so vibrant.

We had a color wheel issue and had to replace it also, which caused us to lose a few bulbs. We had an extended warranty, so it was all covered. Once the wheel was replaced, we haven't had a problem since.

We'll buy a new TV if this one has any problems going forward, but it's really been a great tv.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Ours is DLP, too, and it had the best picture of all the TVs in the moderate price range when we bought it.

We got it at Best Buy, so there were lots of TVs to look at. The picture wasn't distorted and the color was so vibrant.

We had a color wheel issue and had to replace it also, which caused us to lose a few bulbs. We had an extended warranty, so it was all covered. Once the wheel was replaced, we haven't had a problem since.

We'll buy a new TV if this one has any problems going forward, but it's really been a great tv.

If you ever have to replace the bulb or color wheel again, Google or better yet seach Youtube for color wheel / bulb replacement for your model TV. That's what I did. A repair place wanted $450 to replace the color wheel. I bought it online for $135 and watched a step by step how-to replace it on Youtube. Took me about 40 minutes. Bulb took about 10 minutes. I think the bulb was about $25-$35. Can't remember exactly.

I also replaced the barrel spin sensor on my front loading washer watching a Youtube video. Repair man wanted $300, part cost $12 and 30 minutes of my time.

Btw, my color wheel didn't just have a problem. It completely shattered. I had to sweep out the TV with a small hand brush.

 

[Faerluna]

Btw, my color wheel didn't just have a problem. It completely shattered. I had to sweep out the TV with a small hand brush.

We changed the bulbs ourselves, so that wasn't any big deal.

Our color wheel went "pop" one day and it actually left a scorch mark on the back of the screen. You can see it when there is an all white screen, but when there is color you can't see it at all.

 

[bbgun]

As of Christmas morning it will be:
http://www.hhgregg.com/mitsubishi-92-3d-1080p-120hz-dlp-hdtv/item/WD92840

Right now it's:
http://www.hhgregg.com/mitsubishi-73-3d-1080p-120hz-dlp-hdtv/item/WD73640

You're dropping $6K on a TV? I hope you got a better deal than the list price.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You're dropping $6K on a TV? I hope you got a better deal than the list price.

What? SDogo pays double! He is like Chuck Norris buying TVs!

 

[Kilyin]

106" in 1080p.

http://i617.***BLOCKED***/albums/tt255/dwimberl1029/theater03.jpg

You have actual leather movie theater style seats in there... hehe.

That is pretty cool. I am assuming you are a brain surgeon or monetary equivalent.

 

[jgboys1]

1 NEC 46' LCD in the living room

1 NEC 42' LCD in the "Man Cave" and

1 NEC 32' LCD in my sons room.





I forgot to mention. I work for NEC..

 

[Payton34Smith22]

Samsung 55''

 

[xout]

46 inch Samsung.