Average Lifetime of LCD monitors?

[imported_K3N]

Does anyone know the average lifetime of LCD monitors) specifically 22" ?

It seems the only manufacturer that lists the lifetime of their monitors is benq eg: http://benq.us/products/LCD/?product=669&page=specifications

It seems that this company lists their monitor's lamp life at 30000 hours, but then they list the mtbf at 40000 hours. does this mean that the lamp life can be replace or what not? I really wanna get a monitor that will last me a good 5 years atleast or even 9 years (such as using it on a back up pc)... but then again the main question is how long i should expect an lcd to last..

i've been thinking of getting this monitor but cant find any info on it at the manufacturer's website...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009102


PS: Can i use a HDMI to DVI converter to connect a PS3 to an LCD monitor that doesnt have a HDMI port?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812189057

 

[IlllI]

depens on usage. if you have it on 24/7, obviously it wont last as long as if you only use it a couple hrs a week. eventually the backlight will start to get dimmer.

 

[Sniper82]

All monitors will likely have a lamp life of 30,000 hours. My math bites but I think running one 24/7 would get you around 4 years. Thats if something ain't defective. So even 12 hours a day would should get you around double that if nothings defective. So in other words you would likely replace it before it dies. That Acer has 3 year warranty so I wouldn't worry about it.

Feel free to correct me anyone .

 

[nanaki333]

i still have my 18.1" SUN LCD monitor from like 2000. it's still just as good as the day i brought it home from work.

 

[imported_RedStar]

i don't think anyone has had LCD's long enough to say beyond the theoretical.