Magnavox 50 Inch Widescreen HDTV DLP with Tuner 50ML8105D
Great TV
With anything you buy today, you can expect to pay for replacement parts.  With the invention of newer technologies, I'm sure the $694 charge will decrease over the next few years.  My suggestion is to wait until it does and buy a couple of those to have as back-ups.  Then when technology changes, and they no longer make these, you have the option of buying something new or replacing the bulb.  If the system needs one every year or two, then it was a bad system to start with and I might cry among you.   <br /> <br />All in all, this is a very good tv set, that fills your room with crisp images from any angle.  Unlike most widescreen's, you don't need to find the \\"sweet spot\\", to enjoy a crisp picture.  DLP is the way to go for those who want to spend less then $2,000.00 for a 50 inch tv.