Title: Watch out for the big repair costs!!!
Product review: Had this TV for 18 months. Awesome while it worked. Then one day it just wouldn't start and the screen went blank. The red LED would blink 7 times and pause for a couple of seconds and then the 7 blinks continue. You cannot turn it off and I had to unplug to make it stop. Apparently the SC drive needs to be replaced and its $550 to repair. Needless to say, its past the warranty period. Now why did I go with Panasonic instead of a Samsung ? Not to go through this $$$ repairs!! Advice to potential buyers1. Don't fall for the 4/5 stars reviews. Most of them submit them after owning the TV for a few months if not days.2. If you research online you will find that most plasma TVs end up with problems in a couple of years and they are very expensive to repair. Unlike the tube TVs that can last 20+ years the plasma is not there yet.3. If you still want to buy a plasma please get the extended warranty because most likely you will need it because of 2)
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