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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

About 6 years old.

I noticed that on the back it had a small plaque that read 'power consumption 275W'.

Sounds a lot.

[STEMO]

That's why they get so hot, they need a smallish nuclear power station to keep them running.

[ronnyd]

Plasma screens are a lot less reliable than LCDs, or so my youngest tells me.

[STEMO]

Plasma screens are a lot less reliable than LCDs, or so my youngest tells me.

I've heard that plasma screens last about six years.

[TheBoy]

By their nature, the picture quality degrades significantly as its used, much like old CRTs.

When I did my C&G for TV repair, a CRT tube and Plasma unit had a usable life of 3-5yrs, depending how it was used. Nothing has changed, as all R&D has gone into LCD...

[TheBoy]

They also flickered like a bastid, makes me ill.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I wouldn't buy another.

It didn't handle straight lines well making them pulse, fizz, and shimmy.......and as mentioned 275 W of power for several hour every day adds up.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Plasma screens are a lot less reliable than LCDs, or so my youngest tells me.

I've heard that plasma screens last about six years.

Yeah.....I'd go along with that.

[STEMO]

I wouldn't buy another.

It didn't handle straight lines well making them pulse, fizz, and shimmy.......and as mentioned 275 W of power for several hour every day adds up.

No doubt you got a good deal when you bought it.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I wouldn't buy another.

It didn't handle straight lines well making them pulse, fizz, and shimmy.......and as mentioned 275 W of power for several hour every day adds up.

No doubt you got a good deal when you bought it.

Hmmm....not so sure. It cost £530. Forty two inch Panasonic.

I've dragged a forty inch Sony Bravia from the bedroom for now. I would say the picture quality is superior.

[STEMO]

I wouldn't buy another.

It didn't handle straight lines well making them pulse, fizz, and shimmy.......and as mentioned 275 W of power for several hour every day adds up.

No doubt you got a good deal when you bought it.

Hmmm....not so sure. It cost £530. Forty two inch Panasonic.

I've dragged a forty inch Sony Bravia from the bedroom for now. I would say the picture quality is superior.

Jaime swears by them.

[Viral_Jim]

I've dragged a forty inch Sony Bravia from the bedroom for now. I would say the picture quality is superior.

Tv in the bedroom, I wouldn’t have thought you’d have the time...

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've dragged a forty inch Sony Bravia from the bedroom for now. I would say the picture quality is superior.

A big wide-screen TV in every room!   

How delightfully chavvy M'lud!     

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've dragged a forty inch Sony Bravia from the bedroom for now. I would say the picture quality is superior.

Tv in the bedroom, I wouldn’t have thought you’d have the time...

That's for porn! 

[STEMO]

I only have 32" in the bedroom department 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I only have 32" in the bedroom department 

Ah but I bet it's quality and dosnt go bang as quickly as Lord Opti's! 

[STEMO]

I only have 32" in the bedroom department 

Ah but I bet it's quality and dosnt go bang as quickly as Lord Opti's! 

No. In fact it hasn't gone bang for quite a while now. 

[Doctor Gollum]

What we need is a First World Problem thread... 

[STEMO]

What we need is a First World Problem thread... 

Start one then.

[Sir Tigger KC]

What we need is a First World Problem thread... 

I wonder if anyone has told Lord Opti that his local KFC is shut? 

[STEMO]

What we need is a First World Problem thread... 

I wonder if anyone has told Lord Opti that his local KFC is shut? 

He prefers fish 

[Viral_Jim]

What we need is a First World Problem thread... 

I wonder if anyone has told Lord Opti that his local KFC is shut? 

He prefers fish 

Really? I’d heard his favourite was a nick s greasy kebab.... 

[Sir Tigger KC]

What we need is a First World Problem thread... 

I wonder if anyone has told Lord Opti that his local KFC is shut? 

He prefers fish 

Really? I’d heard his favourite was a nick s greasy kebab.... 

Or beef curtains with a side of cabbage leaves. 

[aaronjb]

As far as picture quality goes, it's hard to replace a (decent) plasma for the price - unless you want to splash out on a nice OLED set. LED pales in comparison and LCD is for people on benefits who can't afford anything better to eat their KFC in front of.. 

[Andy B]

Costco have a nice LG 86" led telly ....... a mere snip at £5999.98 

[aaronjb]

I ogle the OLEDs every time I go into Costco, but I can't justify that kind of outlay on a TV.. it'd be a bit big for my livingroom, anyway, unless I suddenly become extremely myopic

[Sir Tigger KC]

Yes Costco clearly try to entrance all and sundry with the huge and wildly expensive tellies on display in the entrance of their shops. 

Should be within reach of Lord Opti's deep pockets though!   

[Terbs]

My Plasma was brilliant while it lasted...Panasonic. However, it developed a thin yellow line down the screen, which I understand is common. It faded after a while, but gradually got on your tits. Dumped it (weighed a ton) and got one of these modern LDC ones. Lighter, and a super picture

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I've dragged a forty inch Sony Bravia from the bedroom for now. I would say the picture quality is superior.

Tv in the bedroom, I wouldn’t have thought you’d have the time...

Well. I know it's not plasma, but don't know if it's LCD, LED, or even if I'm becoming OCD thinking about it all. Bought in 2008 so it will probably be 'donald ducked' by the weekend.

Anyway I prefer the old 16 inch black and white TV of my youth. No remote and just three channels. Once the valves had warmed up I would sit back and enjoy the Top Gear of it's day.......a nice little show called Wheelbase.

[Bigron]

They had things like "Whirligig" and "Mr. Pastry" back then, too! 

Ron.

[minifreek]

Iv got a 50" Panasonic plasma, had it for about 7 years and it still a very clear bright and sharp picture, this replaced another 1st generation Pioneer 50" plasma thats still going strong and must be around 18 years old by now... I swapped the Toshiba 36" flatscreen (weighed around 95KG !!!!) that I had bought as a refurbed unit from a place I used to work as a TV installer/engineer and the fella I got the Pioneer from said it cost just shy of £3K when it was new...

It had a seperate screen and media box and didnt even have freeview built into it... and no HDMI input but I had it running in HD with hoe I connected it up...

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I only have 32" in the bedroom department 

I'm sure that is more than enough to keep young Mrs STMO happy......... maybe even a little worried.

[Rods2]

What is one of these TV things, then? Is my house mean't to have one as I keep getting threatening letters from the Boys Buggering Club threatening me with a spell in a Gulag where I don't have a licence for something I don't own.

[Terbs]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

[Sir Tigger KC]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

Yes if you watch catch up TV on a computer, tablet or even a mobile phone, whether it's the BBC's iplayer or one of the commercial stations catch up services, you need a licence. 

In Rods case given he dosn't have a TV in his house but may have several devices lying around that are capable of the above, I don't know how they would test, prove and enforce the law. 

Maybe send a SWAT team in?     

[Bigron]

GCHQ have "Listening Posts" dotted around the UK with highly specialised equipment capable of detecting what device you are viewing TV programmes on and which channel; I helped design some of said equipment in a previous life, so I know how well it works - so BEWARE, Rods 2.....

Ron.

P.S. I have a hardly-used Faraday Cage going cheap. if it's of interest?

[TD]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

[Nick W]

GCHQ have "Listening Posts" dotted around the UK with highly specialised equipment capable of detecting what device you are viewing TV programmes on and which channel; I helped design some of said equipment in a previous life, so I know how well it works - so BEWARE, Rods 2.....

Ron.

P.S. I have a hardly-used Faraday Cage going cheap. if it's of interest?

Now you're taking the Michael

[STEMO]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

[Kevin Wood]

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

Well, I'm correctly equipped for committing all sorts of crimes but I can't hear the feds knocking my door in.

The fact that the BBC don't secure any of their services adequately against unlicensed users is their problem. It doesn't justify them sending threatening letter to innocent people.

Besides, iPlayer is really secure. It asks you if you have a licence before activating. 

[Rods2]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

I hope your motorhome, caravan and motorcycle insurances are all valid and up-to-date?

[STEMO]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

I hope your motorhome, caravan and motorcycle insurances are all valid and up-to-date?

Now we have to work out who owns any of those three things, so we know who the licence dodger is referring to. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

The only reason I buy a TV licence is to save the nagging I would get from swmbo if I didn't.
It really pains me to be forced to fund a Corporation I detest with a passion.
I don't believe the current setup can continue for that much longer with the fast changing world we live in though.

[Rods2]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

I hope your motorhome, caravan and motorcycle insurances are all valid and up-to-date?

Now we have to work out who owns any of those three things, so we know who the licence dodger is referring to. 

You don't have to own or use them, just use your crime definition as you might be tempted to and therefore should have insurance.

[STEMO]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

I hope your motorhome, caravan and motorcycle insurances are all valid and up-to-date?

Now we have to work out who owns any of those three things, so we know who the licence dodger is referring to. 

You don't have to own or use them, just use your crime definition as you might be tempted to and therefore should have insurance.

I'd have to have access to them first, which I haven't 
Did you watch Corrie last night? Awful goings on. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

I hope your motorhome, caravan and motorcycle insurances are all valid and up-to-date?

Now we have to work out who owns any of those three things, so we know who the licence dodger is referring to. 

You don't have to own or use them, just use your crime definition as you might be tempted to and therefore should have insurance.

I'd have to have access to them first, which I haven't 
Did you watch Corrie last night? Awful goings on. 

This will be due to third third rate script writers and fifth rate actors.

Utter crap like all soaps and only suitable for nosey old women and elderly whippet lovers from Barnsleywakefield.

[STEMO]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

I hope your motorhome, caravan and motorcycle insurances are all valid and up-to-date?

Now we have to work out who owns any of those three things, so we know who the licence dodger is referring to. 

You don't have to own or use them, just use your crime definition as you might be tempted to and therefore should have insurance.

I'd have to have access to them first, which I haven't 
Did you watch Corrie last night? Awful goings on. 

This will be due to third third rate script writers and fifth rate actors.

Utter crap like all soaps and only suitable for nosey old women and elderly whippet lovers from Barnsleywakefield.

As usual, you miss the point. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I might be off track here, Rods2, but nowadays, because telly can be watched through a computer, do they count that as a receiver !!

I think you only need a license if the equipment is able to show 'live' tv. Watching recorded programmes you dont. IIRC

Any piece of equipment that can download BBC iplayer enables you to watch live tv. Simply stating that you don't watch it, even though you could, shouldn't be a good enough reason to get away with paying the license fee.
Not that I'm saying the fee is justified.

I hope your motorhome, caravan and motorcycle insurances are all valid and up-to-date?

Now we have to work out who owns any of those three things, so we know who the licence dodger is referring to. 

You don't have to own or use them, just use your crime definition as you might be tempted to and therefore should have insurance.

I'd have to have access to them first, which I haven't 
Did you watch Corrie last night? Awful goings on. 

This will be due to third third rate script writers and fifth rate actors.

Utter crap like all soaps and only suitable for nosey old women and elderly whippet lovers from Barnsleywakefield.

As usual, you miss the point. 

Is there a point to watching 'corrie'?


The episode will consist of either 'an argument in the local drinking pit'.......or a schoolgirl preggo.

[STEMO]

Ok...listen carefully and I'll try to explain. Rods doesn't have a TV licence, that's what the thread is about, you see. So when I said 'Did you watch Corrie?', I was goading him, as I do. Get it? Good.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Ok...listen carefully and I'll try to explain. Rods doesn't have a TV licence, that's what the thread is about, you see. So when I said 'Did you watch Corrie?', I was goading him, as I do. Get it? Good.

I know......but the tentative link to 'watching corrie' was enough for me to alter the direction of the discussion.. Something that happens on a regular basis here at OOF. A post may start out discussing the price of fish and end up with a list of girls with a fishy fanny.

The next post could well be from that Sir Tigger fella on he subject of 'lady gardens'

[Bigron]

Don't beat about the "bush", Doctor! 

Ron.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Don't beat about the "bush", Doctor! 

Ron.

I remember the era of the 'full bush' and think girls today look much better, Ron.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Ok...listen carefully and I'll try to explain. Rods doesn't have a TV licence, that's what the thread is about, you see. So when I said 'Did you watch Corrie?', I was goading him, as I do. Get it? Good.

Ok...listen carefully and I'll try to explain...... the thread was originally about my TV going 'tits up'

[Bigron]

Don't beat about the "bush", Doctor! 

Ron.

I remember the era of the 'full bush' and think girls today look much better, Ron.

Agreed; who wants to get pubes in his teeth? Yeuk! 

Ron.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Don't beat about the "bush", Doctor! 

Ron.

I remember the era of the 'full bush' and think girls today look much better, Ron.

Agreed; who wants to get pubes in his teeth? Yeuk! 

Ron.

Not tempted by a man-hating feminist who doesn't know what Immac or a razor blade look like then Ron?......

[Bigron]

You have me bang to rights, good Doctor! 

Ron.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Ok...listen carefully and I'll try to explain. Rods doesn't have a TV licence, that's what the thread is about, you see. So when I said 'Did you watch Corrie?', I was goading him, as I do. Get it? Good.

I know......but the tentative link to 'watching corrie' was enough for me to alter the direction of the discussion.. Something that happens on a regular basis here at OOF. A post may start out discussing the price of fish and end up with a list of girls with a fishy fanny.

The next post could well be from that Sir Tigger fella on he subject of 'lady gardens'

Sorry I'm a bit late to this, but unlike all you old codgers I've better things to do today than discuss the price of fish.   

I will offer my opinions on Lady Gardens though.    The bare look feels a bit pervy and the full bush can make things difficult, I prefer a little 'landing strip' or 'garden path' to show me the way to the little man in his canoe! 

[Bigron]

No need for navigational aids, I can find the magic spot in the dark!
You like chewing carpet then, Sir Tigger?

Ron.

[Sir Tigger KC]

No need for navigational aids, I can find the magic spot in the dark!
You like chewing carpet then, Sir Tigger?

Ron.

At your age I'd expect you could find your way round blindfolded in a force 10 gale Ron!   

No rug munching for me either Ron, just a little strip for aesthetic purposes!    I believe it's commonly known as a Brazilian.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

No need for navigational aids, I can find the magic spot in the dark!
You like chewing carpet then, Sir Tigger?

Ron.

At your age I'd expect you could find your way round blindfolded in a force 10 gale Ron!   

No rug munching for me either Ron, just a little strip for aesthetic purposes!    I believe it's commonly known as a Brazilian.

Well...I personally prefer the totally smooth look and a hairy arse crack  is a big no no.

[STEMO]

What happened? I only took the dog for a walk and we've gone from Coronation Street to ladies haircuts. 

[Rods2]

No need for navigational aids, I can find the magic spot in the dark!
You like chewing carpet then, Sir Tigger?

Ron.

At your age I'd expect you could find your way round blindfolded in a force 10 gale Ron!   

No rug munching for me either Ron, just a little strip for aesthetic purposes!    I believe it's commonly known as a Brazilian.

Well...I personally prefer the totally smooth look and a hairy arse crack  is a big no no.

On cue STEMO is back to discuss the many merits of hairy arsed Barnsley women.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

No need for navigational aids, I can find the magic spot in the dark!
You like chewing carpet then, Sir Tigger?

Ron.

At your age I'd expect you could find your way round blindfolded in a force 10 gale Ron!   

No rug munching for me either Ron, just a little strip for aesthetic purposes!    I believe it's commonly known as a Brazilian.

Well...I personally prefer the totally smooth look and a hairy arse crack  is a big no no.

On cue STEMO is back to discuss the many merits of hairy arsed Barnsley women.

 Physical contact with the above could lead to many hours of therapy. .....especially if that same hairy arse decides to sit on your face.

[Doctor Gollum]

Pubes in the teeth are easily dispatched with a deft lick of the inner thigh...

Which also has its own merits

[Bigron]

My word you are a crude lot - I'm pleased to say! 

Ron.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Well there were plenty of threads highlighting just how crap Plasma Tvs were 

When selecting where to buy a replacement its worth considering that John Lewis price match and include a 5 year warranty and Richer Sounds also price match and include a 6 year warranty.