Gregconstruct wrote:Since plasmas and other LCDs have less than 10 years of general public circulation, it seems difficult to get a real idea of their lifespan ...
Well it's my opinion...
Before beating the 20 years of life of my old TV, there is still work to do!
We can only judge the duration on the real .......... totally agree with you.
Commercial or advertising promises are made to entice the customer.
I have already been able to tell the difference on a fridge: the first one bought in 1 died in 1975 (1995 years); the next one bought in 20, died in 1995 (2006 years) ........ I'm afraid the next one will only last 10 years !!!
For the washing machine: the 1st 1975-2003 (28 years) and again, there was a leak that could be repaired, the next one does not speak about it.
Cars and all the rest: same fight !!!
We no longer repair, we replace: cost of labor + too expensive parts + too complex devices because electronic everywhere (integrated circuits made in China in the chain).