plasma tv phased out

[deggers316]

i see that the eu is planning to prohibit sales of large plasma tvs due to there power usage,
if were prepared to pay for the power they use that should be our choice, as it is for large retail outlets etc to flood the area excessively with power hungry lights day and night in some places

[Ethel]

Well it's a very strange thing. For the past 7 years I have read my gas and electricity meters every month, and kept a record on a spreadsheet. Only takes a few minutes.

I replaced my 28" CRT tv for a large plasma 8 months ago - not a bit of difference to my electricity bills. I haven't changed my usage in any other way, so I can't explain it

[Everhelpful]

What about Premier league Football matches playing in BRIGHT Sunshine with all the Floodlights on?

[buildersmate]

Maybe it's because you spend all your time in front of the PC, not in front of the telly, Ethel.

[Ethel]

BM - I record my programmes and watch them late night, early morning. I don't sleep much

[carlton23]

Ethel.... You are like a nurse.....always there night and day to help us lesser computer geeks out of trouble......Bless you.

[rojash]

"if were prepared to pay for the power they use that should be our choice"
Even if your choice is damaging the environment that we all have to share?

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Ethel, I think the reasoning behind the phasing out is that Plasma is much less energy-efficient than LCD. CRT seems to be phasing itself out naturally due to market forces.

[deggers316]

rojosh
maybe you should get in to the china government and inform them about global warming