kv35v36: purchased 1998, died 2005 Started with blanking picture, then none. kv36fs200: manufactured Oct 2002- as of 2008 will not power on. Sony authorized repair will not even touch the older model, the 2002 model is 250lbs requiring in home visit at a minimum of 150 just to look, probable cause stated is failed D-board with replacement part costing 250. I'm sorry but a $400 repair after 5 years of service is UNACCEPTABLE for a unit that cost so much initially. Sony used to be a name I trusted which was why I was willing to bear the expense of the original purchase with the thought that the value of its product life would be worth it, but seeing the list of what clearly points to some lazy manufacturing or cutting corners means that the next product I buy will probably be a Samsung instead. A petition this large that goes unanswered ought to be a class action suit instead.

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