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View Full Version : Plasma as PC display? seanrh 08-23-08, 04:54 AM Well I got the itch again, 32" is too small and I want 40+ now. I swing by here and see the 42" 1080p panny plasmas are in my price range. Only issue is that reality struck and reminded me that I use my TV as a PC display and that a plasma would likely get some nasty burn in rather quickly. I leave my Aquos on for 16-18 hours a day. Am I right in thinking that wouldn't fly with a plasma? markrubin 08-23-08, 06:58 AM based on 18 hours of PC use a plasma display would[B] not be appropriate... Clearly an LCD is better suited to this application Patrick. 08-23-08, 07:59 AM I agree, as much as I love plasma they are not meant for heavy PC use, a few hours a day maybe but not that much. Even with pixel shifting the chance for uneven wear would be too great, not to mention full white pages might look a little dull on plasma. IMHO they were simply never conceived to be used as a PC display and this is one area where LCD are king. seanrh 08-23-08, 02:33 PM Thought so :( Thanks. blazin_it_alwyz 08-24-08, 10:37 PM [before the usual suspects get here]....... Tell me about it...... "Oh, 18 hours PC use on a Plasma? Sure! IR is non-existent nowadays!" deeann 08-24-08, 10:41 PM I've done it on my PDP, but not as a primary use monitor with a static desktop. But for dedicated use I'd go LCD. gtgray 08-24-08, 10:57 PM Plasma would be fine for HTPC... I mean how much time do you really spend at the desktop on HTPC.. I use LCDs and DLPs for HTPC and PC duty but only because you can't drive my plasma at native resolution. Faceless Rebel 08-24-08, 11:00 PM I wouldn't use a plasma for web browsing, but it is OK for an HTPC where pretty much all you do is wach movies with it. Isochroma 08-25-08, 01:44 AM 1080p Panasonics won't take 1080p thru the VGA, and I think HDMI maxes at 1080i. Mouse won't look so good with interlacing as it flies across the screen. deeann 08-25-08, 02:03 AM I wouldn't use a plasma for web browsing, but it is OK for an HTPC where pretty much all you do is wach movies with it. Agreed. Mine looked great! CMRA 08-25-08, 01:11 PM I agree, as much as I love plasma they are not meant for heavy PC use, a few hours a day maybe but not that much. Even with pixel shifting the chance for uneven wear would be too great, not to mention full white pages might look a little dull on plasma. IMHO they were simply never conceived to be used as a PC display and this is one area where LCD are king. I concur. Why run the risk? |