42" 1080P for $1000 or less??

[aircooled]

Anything out there? If so what's the best?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Don't know how good it is but since it's from Costco, you have their return policy and warranty - http://www.costco.com/Browse/P...tHome&pos=9<=en-US

 

[sivart]

I think Vizio's 42" 1080p LCD comes in about $1 under your limit (at Wal-Mart)

 

[tk149]

Originally posted by: sivart
I think Vizio's 42" 1080p LCD comes in about $1 under your limit (at Wal-Mart)

Someone in another thread linked to this:
http://hdguru.com/your-new-dis...e-flat-panel-hdtv/107/

 

[sivart]

Originally posted by: tk149

Originally posted by: sivart
I think Vizio's 42" 1080p LCD comes in about $1 under your limit (at Wal-Mart)

Someone in another thread linked to this:
http://hdguru.com/your-new-dis...e-flat-panel-hdtv/107/

I've seen that stupid link and the data isn't relevant anymore as the article is over a year old. These companies aren't so 'new' anymore and their TV's have more reliability data now, too. Show me something in the past month or so and I'll give it more credence.

In the meantime, I still have 6 months left on my 18 month old Vizio's warranty (extended one year by Costco / Amex) and it has given me zero problems. Plus my 42" is all in home service for the first 2 years -- per the warranty documentation with the TV.

 

[SlickSnake]

Originally posted by: sivart

Originally posted by: tk149

Originally posted by: sivart
I think Vizio's 42" 1080p LCD comes in about $1 under your limit (at Wal-Mart)

Someone in another thread linked to this:
http://hdguru.com/your-new-dis...e-flat-panel-hdtv/107/

I've seen that stupid link and the data isn't relevant anymore as the article is over a year old. These companies aren't so 'new' anymore and their TV's have more reliability data now, too. Show me something in the past month or so and I'll give it more credence.

In the meantime, I still have 6 months left on my 18 month old Vizio's warranty (extended one year by Costco / Amex) and it has given me zero problems. Plus my 42" is all in home service for the first 2 years -- per the warranty documentation with the TV.

Well, goody for you! 😛

<Pats sivart on the back>

The part of that article that is STILL relevant is the fact if it breaks under warranty, and it can't be fixed, they will replace it. If it breaks out of warranty, you may have to replace it, repair might not be an option at all. Meaning you have to go out and plunk down another $1000 for a new TV.

Also, some of those companies want you to ship the defective TV back in a carton and do not provide in home warranty service. Even though most people toss that original carton in the trash after 30 days. But they will sell you another carton for a steep price, and even charge you shipping to send it to you. Then you have to pay shipping to send the TV to them. Which ends up being $300 or more and they hadn't even fixed or replaced the TV yet.

 

[sivart]

Originally posted by: SlickSnake

Originally posted by: sivart

Originally posted by: tk149

Originally posted by: sivart
I think Vizio's 42" 1080p LCD comes in about $1 under your limit (at Wal-Mart)

Someone in another thread linked to this:
http://hdguru.com/your-new-dis...e-flat-panel-hdtv/107/

I've seen that stupid link and the data isn't relevant anymore as the article is over a year old. These companies aren't so 'new' anymore and their TV's have more reliability data now, too. Show me something in the past month or so and I'll give it more credence.

In the meantime, I still have 6 months left on my 18 month old Vizio's warranty (extended one year by Costco / Amex) and it has given me zero problems. Plus my 42" is all in home service for the first 2 years -- per the warranty documentation with the TV.

Well, goody for you! 😛

<Pats sivart on the back>

Sorry, it was about the 5th time I've seen the link posted without any personal commentary. Just here -- read this link.

How many LCD's / Plasma's are repairable regardless of the manufacturer? I spent $900 on a tube TV to have the power board go out 2 months out of warranty, I had it repaired for $300 and it lasted for 3 months which I replaced it. So if the repair cost more the $50, I replace anyway. ...oh and it was a 'good' Sony Wega.

 

[SlickSnake]

Originally posted by: sivart

Originally posted by: SlickSnake

Originally posted by: sivart

Originally posted by: tk149

Originally posted by: sivart
I think Vizio's 42" 1080p LCD comes in about $1 under your limit (at Wal-Mart)

Someone in another thread linked to this:
http://hdguru.com/your-new-dis...e-flat-panel-hdtv/107/

I've seen that stupid link and the data isn't relevant anymore as the article is over a year old. These companies aren't so 'new' anymore and their TV's have more reliability data now, too. Show me something in the past month or so and I'll give it more credence.

In the meantime, I still have 6 months left on my 18 month old Vizio's warranty (extended one year by Costco / Amex) and it has given me zero problems. Plus my 42" is all in home service for the first 2 years -- per the warranty documentation with the TV.

Well, goody for you! 😛

<Pats sivart on the back>

Sorry, it was about the 5th time I've seen the link posted without any personal commentary. Just here -- read this link.

How many LCD's / Plasma's are repairable regardless of the manufacturer? I spent $900 on a tube TV to have the power board go out 2 months out of warranty, I had it repaired for $300 and it lasted for 3 months which I replaced it. So if the repair cost more the $50, I replace anyway. ...oh and it was a 'good' Sony Wega.

One major point in the article was the fact a lot of these off brand manufacturers do not provide any repair parts to fix a broken LCD. If you can't get parts, it is junked. Forcing the person to buy a new LCD if it is out of warranty.

 

[tk149]

Originally posted by: sivart

Originally posted by: tk149

Originally posted by: sivart
I think Vizio's 42" 1080p LCD comes in about $1 under your limit (at Wal-Mart)

Someone in another thread linked to this:
http://hdguru.com/your-new-dis...e-flat-panel-hdtv/107/

I've seen that stupid link and the data isn't relevant anymore as the article is over a year old. These companies aren't so 'new' anymore and their TV's have more reliability data now, too. Show me something in the past month or so and I'll give it more credence.

In the meantime, I still have 6 months left on my 18 month old Vizio's warranty (extended one year by Costco / Amex) and it has given me zero problems. Plus my 42" is all in home service for the first 2 years -- per the warranty documentation with the TV.

I think it's a very relevant article because it warns the consumer that not all warranties and repair options are equal. It would be easy enough for a prospective customer to just call Vizio's (or any other manufacturer's) service center and find out for himself what repair options (if any) cost.