47″ Rear Projection HDTV. Should I buy the warrenty?
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I just purchased a Panasonic 47″ Rear Projection HDTV, and I’m very pleased with it. I can have the option of buying a 2-year warranty for $120. Is this warranty worth the money? Are these types of TVs prone to Problems within first few years? Advices and inputs from your past/ current experience with these types of TV will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I bought the TV used on Ebay. It was manufactured in 2003. Square Trade offers extended warranty for used items on Ebay.
I just purchased a Panasonic 47″ Rear Projection HDTV, and I’m very pleased with it. I can have the option of buying a 2-year warranty for $120. Is this warranty worth the money? Are these types of TVs prone to Problems within first few years? Advices and inputs from your past/ current experience with these types of TV will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I bought the TV used on Ebay. It was manufactured in 2003. Square Trade offers extended warranty for used items on Ebay.
February 4th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
i would say yes. my friend had an HDTV….same size i think too but it had problems in the first 6 months. apparently HDTVs have more problems then a regular tv
February 5th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Yes projection technology is very fragile and can be knocked out of synchronization by the smallest nudge. The screen is also susceptible to be burnt by static pictures - so if you plan to connect your computer to it, be careful.
I would say the warranty is a definite value for money and peace of mind
February 7th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
How long is the manufacturers warranty that comes with the TV for free? Most makers offer one year parts and labor. Is it a LCD or DLP? These are not old technologies and your TV most definitely is not a CRT if it’s HD. The biggest problem is with bulb life. Since you bought it used from eBay I’d get the warranty
February 8th, 2009 at 4:05 am
Yes, buy the warranty. Rear-projection TV technology is the oldest HD technology on the market right now. The picture on your rear-projection TV is known as a CRT (cathode-ray tube) display. Rather than problems with the pixels or the black level of the picture, your whole display could burn out, depending on how old the TV is. I’d buy that warranty with it.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
depends what you spent on the tv. but read the entire contract first, abuse,(own fault), and bulbs usually not part of the plan, so read carefully.if you paid more than 799.99 for the set and the terms are easy to understand, do it dude. parts are not too expensive ,but labor is a bitch.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Yes, especially if it’s a used television. Make sure you find out what the warranty covers (parts and labor, on-site repairs) and any monetary responsibilities that you would have should you have a claim (shipping costs one way or both ways, deductibles, etc.).
If you’ve spent $500 or more, then it would be in your best interest to have a warranty because chances are if you need any repairs, the cost will far exceed the $120 of warranty protection.
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February 11th, 2009 at 6:04 am
If you bought using credit card, most credit card companies have 2x warranty coverage. Check with your credit card before buying it. You may be told that “we cover everything”. When the time comes, they will find excuse not to cover it.
If credit card is not offering the extended warranty coverage, don’t buy it. After all you have bought good brand name that has reputation. I have bought many electronic goods including new Plasma TV from Panasonic. Don’t waste your money.