A client has a Pioneer PDP-427 display and it still works- what's the consensus on what to do with it when it's being replaced by a larger TV?

1) That is a 13 year old plasma. Even if it has hardly been used, that has got to be a lot of hours on it (unless it was never used).
2) It is not even true HD, only .78 MP (1024 x 768). 4:3 with rectangle pixels to scale 16:9. It was not a good looking panel, even in its day. 1366 x 768 panels had already been made available for cheaper monitors, with better drive circuits as well - contrast (better blacks, peak whites). And 1920 x 1080 panels were ramping up with similar performance increases.
3) It doesn't even have HDMI. Just DVI, which will not convert well to show modern source devices.

This thing should have been recycled years ago. It has absolutely $0 value.

I would agree with Brad. Take it to the nearest recycling center.

Trash it. It has no value

I replaced a Marantz 42 PDP with a new Samsung over the holidays at my in-laws house. I gotta say the black levels are still amazing on plasma but the grainy 720p component video meant it was time to go. That thing was 12k when new; I don't think I could pay someone to take it now. Off to the recycle center...

We are in the process of replacing an old Pioneer at a customer site. It was a great set in 2004, but the customer will be amazed what a current set can do. The Pioneer is also in a too bright room and is hard to view during daylight hours.

Craigslist or Facebook it.

Price at $10.00 to $20.00 for one week and some one will jump on it. If no bites, list it as free, and get someone to come take it away so you don't have to haul it to the dump.

I know it's 13 years old- I sold and installed it but it is a commercial display and was designed to be operated for longer periods than a standard model and it still works well- I may donate it, after seeing a news story on TV where the people in a retirement home were in a fairly large room that had what looked like a 32" TV hanging too high on a wall.

Assuming the client knows it has zero trade in value....

1. Does the client want it?
2. Does the client know someone who wants it?

If the answer to either of those questions is YES then you don't need to do anything with it. Maybe put it in their garage or basement for them.


If the answer to both of the above questions is NO then:

1. Do you want it?
2. Do you know someone who wants it?

If the answer to either of those questions is YES then put it in your van.

LOL!!!
I'm sorry but I had to pick this out. WHY would you think this?
There are many differences between residential made displays and commercial made displays. The panel and how long it would last, is NOT one of them.

I am amazed at how long these old Pioneers have worked well, and how good the picture is after 15 years or more. The biggest problems with them is no HDMI inputs and the weight of the old plasmas. My company sold a bunch along with full surround systems, and in many cases the only reasons we are replacing the system is because compatibility, or clients wanting bigger screens. I wish there was a good method of recycling the hundred pound plus monsters.
I guess I have a lot of affection for the old beasts. They made us a lot of money and made our customers happy for more years than I expected.

Not even worth discussing. Even though it works, trash.

I have the same issue.

My shed has 5 displays sitting in it. All are functional, purchase price when new was probably a combined $30k or so (the Runco, Pioneer elite and really old Panasonic make up most of that). All but the Runco have HDMI.

I don't have the heart to throw them out. Other then speakers and high end amplification, I have zero issue with pitching functional but obsolete products. I just took a whole truckload to recycling a few months ago.

I also have a functional CRT tv stashed away for no good reason.

I have a low hour mint 42 inch Elite I’m trying to come to a decision on. I don’t use it.

Would be nice if there was a proper way to find a deserving charitable home. So many thrifts are fronts that don't get to those truly in need.

Craigslist is a nightmare, choosy beggars looking for a handout as oppose to those deserving of assistance. Does it come with a remote, will you set it up for me, I want to try it first, how many HDMI.