I would get it. Then check the serial number and date code. If it is a January Build date then Sony says that it will have the fix. If you ever hear the buzzing noise I would imediately return it if you still can. Don't wait for it to not turn on.
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You must be kidding, right? 
The thing doesn't even come on sometimes and you would buy another one? I am a BIG Sony TV fan, but come on.
Would you still go buy another Acura (or substiture auto maker here), if it only started some of the time? I don't think so. For the money we are all shelling out to these companies for the high-end TVs..... having them come on 100% of the time should be number one on our checklist.
| Originally posted by Mockingbird I love my 42. It's the best PQ out there. Even though I'm having the buzz/no-start thing, I'd buy it again. |
The thing doesn't even come on sometimes and you would buy another one? I am a BIG Sony TV fan, but come on.
Would you still go buy another Acura (or substiture auto maker here), if it only started some of the time? I don't think so. For the money we are all shelling out to these companies for the high-end TVs..... having them come on 100% of the time should be number one on our checklist.
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I agree 100%. I can deal with the numerous stuck pixels on my TV, and even a loud fan, or a buzzing noise. However, the thing must turn on 100% of the time or it should be returned. Heck even Black Crush is more acceptable than it not turning on. Basically these TVs are nothing more than a plastic brick when they don’t turn on. If you would buy this TV again even with the Power-on issue then please buy mine from me. I will give you a great deal!
| Originally posted by Razzle-D You must be kidding, right? The thing doesn't even come on sometimes and you would buy another one? I am a BIG Sony TV fan, but come on. Would you still go buy another Acura (or substiture auto maker here), if it only started some of the time? I don't think so. For the money we are all shelling out to these companies for the high-end TVs..... having them come on 100% of the time should be number one on our checklist. |
My personal experience with the GWIII has been fantastic. No buzz, no startup problems, just a great tv to watch.
Based on discussions that I had with the sales person I worked with at Tweeter, and on posts in the buzz thread, I do believe that there were problems with a batch of the sets. These problems apparently arose from a manufacturing change by the bulb supplier, which was not communicated to Sony, and which Sony QA did not catch. The changes in the bulb specs resulted in the ballast circuitry for the lamp running out of spec and eventually breaking down. There have apparently been a few attempted fixes, some of which involved a circuitry change, and some of which may be related to a new bulb supplier. Hopefully they have nailed the problem down and the current fix is the final fix.
Since I have had no issues with my set so far (knock on wood, throw salt over my shoulder, etc...), I have no regrets about buying it. If I do have a problem, the Tweeter folks will come out and fix it (I got the service contract - different from an extended warranty!). If they can't fix it, I get a new set. Any time during the 5 year contract. And if the set has been replaced by a new model, well, I get the new model. Lovely! Brilliant!
Bottom line - it seems like all of the newer RPTV's (DLP, LCD, LCOS) have had some kind of production issue early in each model's production run. Samsung DLP's had bulb, color wheel, and light engine problems, the Sony GWIII LCD is currently having a bulb problem, the Toshiba LCOS - well, never mind. With the exception of the LCOS, these problems have been resolved, as far as I know.
If you like the pq, features, style and pricing of the Sony - get it (I did!). If you prefer the Samsung DLP, get that (my brother-in-law did, mostly due to size constraints). If you like the Panasonic or Hitachi, get it!
If you read these forums too much, you might not get anything, or become paranoid about the set you do buy. Instead, read the forums a bit, understand the issues, make your decision, and then - enjoy!
I'm not sure why I keep reading the forums myself at this point...
Based on discussions that I had with the sales person I worked with at Tweeter, and on posts in the buzz thread, I do believe that there were problems with a batch of the sets. These problems apparently arose from a manufacturing change by the bulb supplier, which was not communicated to Sony, and which Sony QA did not catch. The changes in the bulb specs resulted in the ballast circuitry for the lamp running out of spec and eventually breaking down. There have apparently been a few attempted fixes, some of which involved a circuitry change, and some of which may be related to a new bulb supplier. Hopefully they have nailed the problem down and the current fix is the final fix.
Since I have had no issues with my set so far (knock on wood, throw salt over my shoulder, etc...), I have no regrets about buying it. If I do have a problem, the Tweeter folks will come out and fix it (I got the service contract - different from an extended warranty!). If they can't fix it, I get a new set. Any time during the 5 year contract. And if the set has been replaced by a new model, well, I get the new model. Lovely! Brilliant!
Bottom line - it seems like all of the newer RPTV's (DLP, LCD, LCOS) have had some kind of production issue early in each model's production run. Samsung DLP's had bulb, color wheel, and light engine problems, the Sony GWIII LCD is currently having a bulb problem, the Toshiba LCOS - well, never mind. With the exception of the LCOS, these problems have been resolved, as far as I know.
If you like the pq, features, style and pricing of the Sony - get it (I did!). If you prefer the Samsung DLP, get that (my brother-in-law did, mostly due to size constraints). If you like the Panasonic or Hitachi, get it!
If you read these forums too much, you might not get anything, or become paranoid about the set you do buy. Instead, read the forums a bit, understand the issues, make your decision, and then - enjoy!
I'm not sure why I keep reading the forums myself at this point...
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