It is pretty sad that these days - cfraser - Video Asylum

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It is pretty sad that these days

In Reply to: Funny posted by unclestu52 on September 10, 2009 at 21:18:45:

we consider 7 years "long-lived". But I know what you mean. And chances are that you'll want to change the display for some new must-have tech by/before that time.
The more expensive the display, the more likely I'd go for the extended warranty. You'd think anyway... I have a Sony CRT RPTV which is still working perfectly after 8-9 years. I got the extended warranty for it and never used it. I got a Pio 151 early this year and didn't go for the extended warranty. I'll probably regret it. Mostly extended warranties are a profit-center for retailers IMO, but if you're going to get one, a laptop and a display are probably the best bets to be worthwhile.
But yes, they had a lot of problems with thin/flat displays in the early days largely because of solder joints failing due to the heat/stress. Then when they changed to lead-free solder they had another round of failures due to that learning curve. By the sound of it these displays should now be like most typical electronic stuff: if they don't suffer infant mortality they'll probably be good until you're tired of them.
Edit: Now I remember why I didn't get the extended warranty on the Pio. I had called Visa, and they said yes indeedy, Visa does extend the standard warranty by 1-2 years (I forget which now). Canadian forums indicated that Visa was truly good for it if needed.

Edits: 09/26/09

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Topic - Extended Warranty...worth it? - Rich S. 15:12:18 09/10/09 (11)

Thanks for responses. nt. - Rich S. 16:26:40 09/17/09 (0)

In general they're a scam. - RGA 20:21:09 09/16/09 (2)

RE: In general they're a scam. - Rich S. 16:26:02 09/17/09 (1)

RE: In general they're a scam. - Wendell Narrod 07:34:30 09/18/09 (0)

Only if it develops a defect. - ppopp 04:06:27 09/14/09 (0)

RE: Extended Warranty...worth it? - Wendell Narrod 07:16:41 09/11/09 (0)

RE: Extended Warranty...worth it? - HiFiSoundGuy 21:12:05 09/10/09 (4)

Funny - unclestu52 21:18:45 09/10/09 (3)

It is pretty sad that these days - cfraser 12:55:44 09/18/09 (0)

Even Consumer Reports SAYS if you buy a plasma hdtv you should get an extended warranty...(nt) - HiFiSoundGuy 12:05:52 09/18/09 (1)

RE: Even Consumer Reports SAYS if you buy a plasma hdtv you should get an extended warranty...(nt) - bear429 10:40:34 10/01/09 (0)

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