Philips 27PT5441 27" Stereo TV with QuadraSurf Remote
It will blow a fuse and turn off...one day.
We purchased this TV new in MArch 2005 and 8 months later it simply turned itself off and refused to turn back on. I research the problem on the internet and found a few websites and forums where many, many others were having the same problems. It isn't just this model either, there are apparently six or so models that are affected with this same issue. <br /> <br />What happens is a $5-10 part inside is faulty and causes a $.60 fuse to blow. The repair bill averages out over $100 since the problem only arises after 4-18 months of use (eight in my case) when it is well out of warranty. <br /> <br />The repair is very easy if you are mechanically inclined. I simply opened the case and replaced to fuse next to the area where the power cable connects to the circuit board. But messing around inside a TV is dangerous and there is great potential for electrical shock. You can get a pack of four fuses at RadioShack for $2.50. <br /> <br />My advise, avoid this TV and those with a model number that is similar. They all seem to have this faulty part which will disable the TV way before you are finished with it. <br /> <br />I gave it two stars because the repair is easy.