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LCD TV - Are they reliable ?

Should I get the extend warranty ?

I heard that most of the major brands will have problem within 3 years ! Is it true ?

I'm want to buy the latest Sharp(top model) or Samsung(series 7) LCD TV(52in.). Which one is better in picture quality ? Which one is more reliable ?
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gmood1
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Honestly I think it is wasted money for warranties on LCDs or Plasmas. Different story for a DLP though. The bulbs in most are only rated for 4000 or less.. just like a projector.

Never had any problems with my Samsung plasma and so far none with a Sharp LCD. You get a 12 month factory warranty with the Sharps(plus an extra 3 months when you register online. Or at least they were when I registered a few weeks ago.

You'll probably be happy either way you go. Once you get up in the lines you've mentioned. You start to split hairs on what's best. Too many variables to really know.

Not sure if the Samsung model 7 series has the reflective screen or not. I know some of their LCDs do and some don't. If you go Samsung, I would get one without the reflective screen if you can.

All of the Sharps are non reflective.

Good luck
gmood1
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Trust me Soix if you used your display for other than watching television. As a PC monitor or game display...you'd quickly realize why some use LCD. You'd have image retention all over the screen. Don't get me wrong ..I still love my plasma, but the LCDs do have their advantages as well.

If I stuck a good LCD in that bright room..you'd also realize how dim a plasma can be in certain areas.

The other advantage is noise. I've never heard one LCD buzz...I've heard many plasmas do it.
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