thanks for the continued help on this guys....i think after it's all said and done, i'm going to move on this set currently on sale:

Toshiba 62HM196 for $1800

For that price it is pretty tough to pass up. I think considering the potential for repair issues with this newer technology i am going to consider the extended warranty. I am not typically a big believer in it, but for a couple hundred dollars, it is pretty cheap insurance.

Thanks again


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