"Did you know that plasma screens do not like infrared, you know, the technology that is commonly used to control your PC, DVD player or other remote-controlled devices. These devices might have difficulties working properly when being placed close to a plasma screen. This nightmare if finally over!!! The 42" NEC PX-42VM5FJ does not interfere with devices controlled via IR!"Wow, I had no idea that this was the case, i.e. IR and plasma TV interference. Have you guys noticed thsi problem? Translated version of the page is available
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