Toshiba 30HF83 30" TheaterWide HD-Ready TV with PURE Flat Screen
TOSHIBA   30HF85 HDTV  New TV  under repair
Purchased the 30HF85 01/02/06  -- We were out looking for the 'best buy' on this particular TV as we researched top pics through consumers and other opinion rated sites such as this.  Salesman said they had 2 left - I asked it they can do better on the price -- he checked and said yes.  I was really surprised they lowered the price by $ 124.00! They were asking $799.99 for it -receipt says $124.00 Pkg Price Discount (whatever that means) so out the door with tax I paid $726.69. <br /> <br /> <br />I really like the Wide, Flat screen, the digital picture, sound & geat color.   We have been very pleased with our purchase & everything was working fine & in an instant it turned off and would not turn back on.  <br />To summarize this review: TV went bad after 6 months. Found out today it has a bad Horizontal Output Transistor & needs a Fly Back. Have to order the part -- it takes week to 10 days & then they will call to reschedule coming out to install it. <br /> <br />Stores WILL NOT take back TV's.  You are at the mercy of the manufacturer. No one cares that you spent whatever on a TV & now do not have one to watch. I was told TVs are not made like they used to -- yet we pay more. I researched many months before making my decision to buy the 30HF85.  Main point for writing is to share my experience in buying a new set that went bad.  Yes, it is under warranty but that does not make the entire experience worth the time it took for me to get my TV set to work - which I am still waiting to see.  It was a real eye opener.   So in a nut shell, if you buy a new TV & it goes bad...don't expect to return it....you have to deal with the manufacturer.  <br /> <br />Background Info.:   <br /> <br />Two weeks ago during a great movie the TV shut off.  I thought my leg hit the remote but it would not go back on. I tried to turn it on by pushing power button on set -- no luck.  Unplugged it, let it sit, and tried another outlet -- still no luck. How bizarre!  <br /> <br />When thishappened I called the store I purchsed it from. The first thing they ask is: Did you buy extended warranty?   I did not.  The salesman said, \\" well that is why you should buy Ext. Warranty\\". I was not happy.   My last Toshiba lasted 13 years -- with no problems.  I was told two different times by staff at the store that they do not make sets like they used to. <br /> <br />I was told to call the manufacturer. So I called Toshiba.  Was quickly told I needed the receipt to get warranty work done & that I would have to call a certified-authorized Toshiba Repair Center. They gave me a number close to my zipcode.  I called, got an answering machine for 3 days. I left a message.  I never got a call back.  Called again & was told they are short-handed and can not help me.  They referred me to another Certified Toshiba Repair Center. I called & was greeted by a rude lady.    I was scheduled a week later & just today had the technician come and take a look.  So maybe in 2 weeks I will have my TV working. <br /> <br />Both my hubby & I have been pleased with this set.  But never believed it would go bad already.   Just thought I would share.  <br />