Mitsubishi WD-73734

Summary: We have owned this TV for 3 1/2 years now. Overall we have been happy with the TV but if we didn't have the extended warranty, I would be really pissed.

Last year we had to replace the bulb after almost 3 years so not terrible but it really needed changing sooner as we had not realized how bad the picture had become until we saw it with a new bulb. I now have it in my calendar to have the bulb replaced every year until my 5 year warranty runs out.

Now we are seeing black and white spots all over the screen. It started out as one black spot. Then we were getting more and more black spots. Now some of the black spots are turning into white/bright spots. We just had the repair company here and they said bascially the main part that shoots the image on the screen has to be replaced. I am sure this would be very expensive and I am very glad we got the extended warranty. I would be very upset if we did not have the warranty as this was not a cheap TV and it should last a lot longer than 3 1/2 years.

There are a lot of options out there now if you want a big screen. If you don't just have to have the 73" screen I would not recommend this set. I would definitly not recommend it unless you buy the extended warranty.

I will say our TV is on probably more than most as we work out of our home and it is on most days as we work so we can watch the news, etc...

Hope this helps and good luck with your TV purchase!!

Summary: I've had this TV for 3 years. I have had no problems. Picture is beautiful. I do have Directv HD package and I'm sure that makes it all the better. I would definitely buy this TV again. My son purchased the 65" Diamond Series and has replaced bulbs 3 times. I have not had any bulb problems.