It is very easy to become seduced by new technology,but given that problems associated with LCD/LED have not been solved,how does one know that one is not going to substitute a new set of problems for an existing set.

For example,with OLED,has the differing life expectances of the RGB colours been resolved,and if so,what is the expected total life expectancy of an OLED TV?

TerryM wrote:

It is very easy to become seduced by new technology,but given that problems associated with LCD/LED have not been solved,how does one know that one is not going to substitute a new set of problems for an existing set.

For example,with OLED,has the differing life expectances of the RGB colours been resolved,and if so,what is the expected total life expectancy of an OLED TV?

This is really a good question and I guess the answer depends on what an individual expects.  Not too long ago, one could expect a TV or a music player of any sort to last for up to maybe 20 years.  I think for high end electronic purchases, the useful life is probably down to 10 years and moving down to maybe about 5 years for some item like panels.  LED/LCD problems are mostly resolved and usually a function of price.  You will pay more for a better quality panel of any sort.  OLED/AMOLED is very spectacular and will soon be common.  Use the Bang and Olufsen rule...wait at least 2 years!

Adding to the mix of what is coming is the possibility of a new Apple television.  This may change everything like iTunes or maybe not.  At least, Apple and what they plan will not be ignored.

 

 

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Russ - perhaps a trip to CES 2012 is in order for you 🙂

While you are there you could also have a look at the 4k panel

If u speak to a good dealer the products have largely been upgradable anyway. Obviously anything with a Beosystem 2 or 3 - especially the 3 - is easily upgraded with a new panel, but in addition to that we have done loads of upgrades of BV4 and BV5 from non HD to HD panels, including adding 2 HD inputs to the Bsys2 based ones. We almost always upgrade the panels on used Bv7-32's to the latest version to get the best possible picture quality, sometimes 7-40's and BV6's too. Anyone with a 7-40 can simply upgrade the panel to a Mk5 or Mk6 3D by just upgrading the screen and keeping stands, speakers, accessories and remote etc. I can't think of a more upgradeable tv brand? None freeview sets can be fitted with freeview modules, some non HD sets can be fitted with HD modules, sound modules can be updated.......

With the 12-65 being Bsys3 based you can just upgrade the panel to whatever, whenever you like!

The price of trading in my 7-40 mk3 panel for a new 6 is around £5,500(£7,500 for a new mk6 panel, and £2,000 trade in the mk3)

It wasn't that long ago you could buy a whole Avant 32 RF for that. B&O's flagship TV

 

Why would you want to?

The picture of the 7-40 mk3 is excellant, and I cannot imagine upgrading a panel for 3d!

The Avant is often held up as a benchmark, though not sure whether this is a fair comparison of value...much smaller screen size for a start.

Looking forward to seeing the 12-65 in the flesh, but as a potential upgrade for older plasmas certainly looking interesting.

TerryM wrote:

It is very easy to become seduced by new technology,but given that problems associated with LCD/LED have not been solved,how does one know that one is not going to substitute a new set of problems for an existing set.

For example,with OLED,has the differing life expectances of the RGB colours been resolved,and if so,what is the expected total life expectancy of an OLED TV?

This is absolutely correct.  For one, I already know that the life of a plasma or current gen LCD/LED panel will be a good 2-5x longer than current OLED's on the market.  I wonder if LG has done anything to address this.  Further ... don't expect these things to come out and be inexpensive.  Expect a very heavy premium to be attached to whatever finally hits the market.

Chris wrote:

The price of trading in my 7-40 mk3 panel for a new 6 is around £5,500(£7,500 for a new mk6 panel, and £2,000 trade in the mk3)

It wasn't that long ago you could buy a whole Avant 32 RF for that. B&O's flagship TV

 

 

Chris,

I just had mine changed and it is worth it. For starters it is a LED screen the the picture is better IMHO. Secondly I had the non DVD version which is £2000 less (but is a 3D BR player) , thirdly the dealer ripped you off. My BR DVD MKIII screen version is worth £2750 (if this is what you had) but I took advantage of £1000 discount last christmas so it was affordable. PM me if you need the dealer details.

 

Regards

Vince