Nick, as I pointed out in a previous thread, user reports(especially in Consumer Reports)indicate that both LCD and plasma sets have been very reliable(about 3% needed repairs in the first three years). CR suggests, and I certainly agree, that purchase of an extended warranty isn't cost-effective. Save your money on this and the rest of the high(or enormous)profit margin stuff that they're pushing.

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