The TV Selection Game

[Yamaki]

It's amazing how quickly TV technology has changed in the 5 years since I purchased my 70" Sony XBR.

That doesn't mean that deciding which TV to buy is any easier, it just means there is different technology to evaluate.

Recently the aforementioned XBR started displaying little white rectangles at the border of the screen. Initially only 1/4 inch high and about 1.5 inches long, they've grown a bit in the last two weeks since I first noticed them. My 5 year extended repair or replace warranty expires on 7/5. Interesting timing.

I opened claim, was directed to a "Service Provider" who was assigned the in-home repair service and, about a week later, they called to advise that there were no parts available to repair the problem and I was to call the Warranty Service.

At the end of the day the Warranty Service offered a cash out amount which I accepted. It was time to find a new TV. That is where the Game starts.