What is “burn-in” and do plasma screens have a problem with it?
Burn-in occurs when a static image remains on the screen for an extended period of time. It results in a faint ghosting that is visible over any image in that part of the screen. They can result from computer games, station ID logos and stock tickers amongst other static images. Pixel orbitors found in newer models help to reduce the problem with burn-in. Yes, plasmas do suffer from burn in. We can’t find any published numbers on how long it takes for burn-in to occur. However, if you watch news or stock channels for hours or play video games, we recommend you don’t use a plasma screen.
