With new technology TV's like LCD/LED/Plasma, if its the panel that failed they often can not get repaired... So you have to buy a new one! Power supplies, tuners, various boards on the unit will often cost you close to half the price of the TV if you are paying for parts and labor. There is no real answer to the questions since there are so many variables. Take the guessing out and just buy what ever extended warranty the place you get your TV from offers.
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It is strange that you consider LG to be expensive. They have a reputation for being cheap televisions compared to premium brands such as Sony, Samsung and Panasonic.
You can find information on how to fix a faulty LCD TV online at the eHow website. Once on the website, type "How to fix a broken LCD TV" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.
No most people consider lcd tvs better than plasma tvs. Plasma tvs are harder to fix than lcd tvs. Lcd tvs also have a clearer picture than plasma tvs do.
These days there are many cheap LCD televisions available on the market, so it is not difficult to find a good cheap LCD TV. To see which bands are the best, have a look at this Cheap LCD TVs Buying Guide: http://www.cheapism.com/cheap-lcd-tv
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LCD has ghosting that appears with a trail following after the moving object,and LCD TV's are typically more expensive for a lower quality picture in a big screen TV.
Yes, however the screen is the most expensive component and it may be as expensive as replacing the tv.
A Sony plasma LCD tv can cost you upwards of 1,000 dollars. But you get what you pay for. The Sony is one of the best names in electronics. The LCD televisions they provide have a great color, depth of picture, and are lightweight.
LED tvs are far more energy efficient than LCD tvs, although they do tend to be more expensive. Also, LED picture quality is typically better than LCD pictures.
Plasma televisions are slightly more expensive than LCD televisions, but they are relatively quite close. However, plasma televisions aren't available smaller than 42 inches, so size is also something you should consider.
I had the same problem with a brand new 52 in sharp aquos right out of box. Sharp sent repair out to fix. Apparently, it is a problem with many of their LCD flat tvs.