Sony KE42M1 42-Inch M Series WEGA EDTV-Ready Flat-Panel Plasma TV
P.O.S. - I don't mean Point Of Sale!
I had this plasma for about 6 1/2 months when one day I turn on the TV and there is a 3 inch wide black line running vertically down the screen.  At first, I thought it may have been the faulty cable company so I put in a dvd and the same thing, then I turned the plasma off and you could see the same line. I may have gotten about 1000 hours of usage out of the tv.  I then spoke to a Sony Rep. and I get a garbage response. BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT THE SONY WARRANTY! Sony gives you a 90 warranty on Labor (so it would have cost me an outrageous amount on service) and 1 year parts.  Luckily, I had bought from Circuit City, first time I had ever purchased a major electronic from CC and Damn am I glad.  They took care of it for me and so I actually ended up spending more with them.  I have always been happy with Sony but this was a terrible experience.  I expect them to take care of a purchase this large, especially when it has only been 6 or so months.  No more Sony for me.  I am going to Panasonic or Phillips.