Panasonic CT-27HL15 27" HD-Ready Flat Screen TV
Stay Away From Panasonic TV
My wifes parents purchased a Panasonic 27\\" HDTV from Circuit City in 2004. Several months ago the picture went out followed soon by the sound. Of course the factory warranty is only good for a year and they didn't buy an extended warranty. Doesn't matter...Circuit City (seller) has gone belly-up in our town. In retrospect...not a good idea to refuse the extended warranty however these days the eletronics in tvs TYPICALLY last for quite a while. I have a 12 or 13 year old JVC that runs constantly without a hitch. My in-laws watch tv much less than we do so this Panasonic doesn't have a lot of hours on it. And yes, it does have a good surge protector. The repair service says the tv cannot be repaired for less than the cost of a new tv. Don't know the particulars (I intend to find out) BUT I cannot stress this strongly enough to anyone in the market for a new tv...STAY AWAY FROM PANASONIC TVS! They are obviously JUNK! I've personally never seen a piece of electronics this expensive with this short of a lifespan. Only reason I gave it one star is Amazon doesn't allow a 0 rating.