When i started this thread, i have same thing in my mind that in
current plasma=I have been using my panasonic V20 for over 2 years now and have not followed any of the above and yet I see no issues with IR or static.
Later i also saw that it depends on how you use plasma. I think, you take care of it by not letting static image or otherstuff. You mostly watch movies, rarely use pc with it.
So may be its working for you.
In my home all these SD channels gonna be viewed by family members without taking care(changing channel and likewise stuff will not gonna happen in my case).
Now you are telling me its fine, there will be no problem of burn in without taking care of it but other users reported is not same. They are getting problems even they took care, even after 200hours.
And i am kinda not rich so can't take risk, this tv must run atleast 5-6 years...
In plasma, good choise i have samsungE490 and panny 42x50 both are 42K around for me but can't make decision
Anyway @just4kix, here i found new LCD beside videocon
Sony 40bx450 38k and panny 42u5d 42k, do you think these are better than samsung 40EH5000 LED?
In sony and panny, definitely sony lcd is better? has 2 hdmi and lesser price although not VAT paid.
I like tho brighter image and more color.
You are absolutely correct in your assessment, your usage conditions will not suit a plasma, its just being forced upon you to satisfy personal ego and plasma fanboyism, later on when you get burn-in the same people wont respond and would even suggest cutting off your DTH connection like gangrene like this thread of an expensive plasma considered to be the best: http://www.hifivision.com/televisio...-first-impressions-reviews-tweaks-etc-37.html
Also go through this threads:
http://www.hifivision.com/television/21127-anyone-seen-ir-burn-issue-51d550-plasma-2.html
http://www.hifivision.com/television/30103-plasma-owners-you-facing-dreaded-ir-burn-issue.html
And Finally among the LCD and LED you have shortlisted above, samsung 40eh5000 is the best option.