"Mungo "one shed" Toadfoot" wrote in message
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Steve Firth wrote:
dave wrote:

Now reaching the end of some works to my house I am thinking of
fitting a 42" plasma screen t.v.

Waste of time and money, five year lifespan.

*Interested*

Really?

Si


I believe this is a common myth. Quick web search found this, which suggests
21 years if used an average of 4 hours per day:

http://www.plasmatelevisionreview.com/buyingtips.aspx

OTOH, if used 24/7 then they will only last upto 5 years.

Alan.