RCA 50&#34; DLP HDTV &#45; HD50LPW175
Hunk of junk!
We got this TV, and could not keep a picture on the screen! The internal fan for this model is not big enough for the TV, and therefore the TV automatically cuts off after about 30 minutes of use, and then it cuts off about every 30-60 seconds after that until you turn it off, and let it cool down. We tried using several fans to keep the unit cool, and actually ended up having two of those fans break because of such constant use. We also ended up going through 3 cable/satellite boxes because the temperature was so cool/cold from the fan it caused all kinds of problems with the rest of our A/V equipment. Our VCR even stopped working, and wouldn't even power up when plugged in! My wife lovingly refers to this TV as the money pit. <br /> <br />Thank God we got the service plan when we bought this TV at Best Buy, and was able to try to get it fixed. This was impossible though (we were told) because the fan is just too small. We've since found out that this TV is not recommended by Best Buy, and that they try to get you to buy something else if you are interested in this TV. <br /> <br />We weren't able to get this piece of junk out of our house fast enough! We've since upgraded to a Pioneer Plasma (same size 50\\"), and are so, so, sooooo much happier! The picture is amazing from all angles, and does not become darkened if you are not directly at eye level like the RCA does. If you watch the RCA from the side, or are standing up taller than the TV? The picture will become dark, and tough to see. Not with the Plasma! The picture is perfect from all angles. Also the DLP bulb needs to be changed (approximately) every two years, and we figured (adding, and multiplying using the system info provided with the TV) the Plasma has at least 12 years of 15 hour a day use before it shows even the slightest signs of wear, and tear. <br /> <br />The bottom line is avoid this TV like the plague! Heck avoid DLP if you can, and get a Plasma, or LCD. If you can't afford one? Then save yourmoney, because this TV will cost you lots of money, and aggravation anyway! Probably even more than if you bought a Plasma, or LCD in the first place!