Some Questions about Plasma Screens

First question: plasmas do not have much of a problem anymore. But if you plan on leaving a still image on it for a few days you WILL have a problem. The logos do not create a problem (unless you watch only one channel all day every day). Even CRT's get burn ghosts if you leave the same image on day in day out for a very long time.
I have a 42" plasma and am very happy with it.
The second problem is an unknown to me. But, I have NEVER heard it mentioned anywhere, and SOMEBODY would have complained about their plasma during a brownout if it got damaged. So I would say the brown out problem is a myth created to sell stuff you do not need.

Read this to answer question #1:
http://www.hometheatermag.com/advicefromtheexperts/407plasmavlcd/

Question #2:
I would definitely get a good surge protection powerbar for your flat panel.

I have no burn in issues on my 50" plasma, however, I do not leave a fixed image on it for days at a time either.

As for the second problem, my plasma did suffer from a power problem. A short (5 second) power outage wiped out the power supply board. I had it plugged into a PS Audio High Current Ultimate Oulet, which did not trip. No other power strip in my house tripped either. The tv was covered under warranty, however, it did take 10 weeks to have it repaired. :(

Cheers,
John

With the plasma TV bought just a year ago, I've got burn-in from the black pillar bars on either side of the screen. Apparently, because so many of the shows I watch are 4:3 formatted, the black bars burned in and now show up as "shadows" when I'm watching something full screen with a white or light background.

Output, was any sort or stretch or fill mode available for 4:3 on your TV? This has me worried, too, as so much content is still 4:3.