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Plasma televisions use more power than LCD TVs, and California uses a LOT of electricity. In an effort to cut back on energy use, they're requiring energy efficiency levels that are higher than current plasma models can achieve.

Of course, California residents can go to neighboring states or order online to get their beloved plasma, but I think it's more likely that plasma TV manufacturers might try to meet the guidelines of this huge television market.

Labels: LCD, Plasma, televisions, TV

This is a very thorough guide about the differences between Plasma and LCD televisions.

Very helpful if you're trying to decide:

http://www.john-michaeldelvalle.com/2008/12/05/lcd-vs-plasma-television-guide/

Labels: LCD, Plasma

"A high-tech tradition is about to come grinding to a halt: There won't be a new record set for "largest TV on earth" at this January's Consumer Electronics Show. Panasonic's 150-inch plasma television, unveiled last year at the show, is almost certain to retain its title as the largest TV on earth. "

Oh... my... goodness...

I'm having trouble picturing this in my head. As a servicer, I've stood fully inside the cabinet of an extremely large television. This was maybe 10 years ago, and it was a ridiculous monster of a wooden cabinet.

But 150 inches? Any bigger, and I can't imagine the impracticality of delivering this to a customer. Are they going to build it inside the home? Construct the home around it?

This is NOT the future of television, frankly.

The TV of the future will be rolled up in a tube, delivered to the home, rolled out onto the wall and plugged in. See OLED if you want to see what's coming.

Read more about the 150 incher here: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/111486

Labels: OLED, Panasonic, Plasma, televisions

If you need a replacement, electronic version of your manual, JVC has them online on the JVC website.

Below are some quicklinks to those looking for specific products:

JVC Plasma Flat Panel - link
JVC LCD Flat Panel - link
JVC LCD Monitor - link

JVC Refrigerator - link
JVC Laundry - link
JVC Air Conditioner - link
JVC Dishwasher - link
JVC Cooking - link

There's a few more on the website if you don't see your product here.

Labels: air conditioners, appliances, dishwashers, JVC, laundry, LCD, monitors, Plasma, refrigerators, televisions

Found something of interest to Panasonic Plasma owners:

Dear Valued Panasonic Customer:

At Panasonic, we are constantly working to improve your satisfaction with our products. As such, we would like to inform you that a firmware upgrade has been made available for the following Panasonic Plasma Television models: TH-42PZ77U, TH-42PZ700U and TH-42PZ700UA.

If you own one of these models, you can perform the plasma firmware upgrade yourself. Click on the Self Service tab above to verify if an upgrade is required for your Panasonic Plasma Television set and download it yourself. If you'd rather receive the firmware by mail, click on Order Firmware.

The main purpose for performing this upgrade is to improve the reliability of your television. You can continue to use your television as you normally would after the upgrade is completed. Panasonic takes great pride in excellent quality, and customer satisfaction is our number one goal.

Your patronage as a satisfied Panasonic customer is valued and highly appreciated.

Thank you.

(From Panasonic website: Original link http://www.panasonic.com/announce/updatemytv/ (may not be working))

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UPDATE! These links went bad within a few days of this blog, so here's a new link to the
firmware download... without instructions (unless they're contained in the download itself).

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vSupportDownloadDetail?idval=UCM_PRD_CNT_007552&ModelNumber=TH-50PZ77U&productTitle=PZ77+-+PZ700+Series+Plasma+TV+Tuner+Firmware+Update&contentType=Software+Download&storeId=15001

Not sure why the link died... it's still on their own consumer support page as a very recent announcement (maybe it will start working later).

Labels: electronics, Panasonic, Plasma, televisions