[TechAssist] Re: Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase advice

  • From: "Terry H." <tvdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:08:26 -0600

Where did the 7 year thing come from? I've personally read a form letter
written to a former employer from the Federal Trade Commission stating that
mfgs. are only REQUIRED to maintain inventory during the warranty periods.
Anything outside that is considered a 'courtesy' by the mfg. If 7 years were
true, then Mitsubishi should be shutdown for killing parts in two years.
Notice how foreign companies moved their US Hqs from California to the
southeast states? California requires companies based there maintain
inventory for 5 years. Give me Hitachi anyday. Not only good designs, but
ethical to boot.
Terry H.
The TV Shop
Gonzales, Tx

----- Original Message -----
From: "becyn" <becyn@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 7:11 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase
advice


> Mitch,
>
> While I agree that Sony is one the top TV manufacturers out there, the
parts
> availability is a different story these days.
>
> We have had NLA parts on sets as young as 5yrs . As long as it retails for
> less than $700, the unit is not subject to the federal 7 year parts
> availability law. However, that didn't stop Sony from obsolete-ing
> projection TV parts either.
>
> I think they play the averages on parts availabilty. If the model sold
well,
> the parts will be there for a at least 7 years. On the less successful
> models, the parts seem to be dropped as soon as the original supply is
> depleted.
>
> I guess they figure that it's cheaper to settle with a customer than to
> waste manufacturing time on parts they may not need.
>
> Jim McVey
> McVey Alltronix
> 327 Broadway
> Newburgh Ny 12550
> ph: 845 561 8383
> fx: 845 561 9017
> Consumer electronics &
> computer service.
> Factory authorized for
> over twenty brands.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mitchs Electronics" <Mitchstv@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 6:08 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase
> advice
>
>
> > Phil,
> > I 'am sort of biased since I use to work at Sony. But Sony the one and
> Only!
> > At least when it breaks and "THEY" all break you will be able to get
parts
> > for it.
> > Mr. R. L. Mitchell
> > Mitch's Electronics
> > Lincoln, NE  68502
> > Mitchstv@xxxxxxxxxx
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Philip Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 12:57 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase
> advice
> >
> >
> > A tech friend just went to "Socket-City" and picked up a nice projo on
> > sale for about 1600.00.
> >  Looks very sharp with good sound.
> > 7 video inputs, dual tuner PIP.
> > Sony KP51WA510 HD/Widescreen.
> > Any feedback on this model?
> > Good? Bad?
> > Thinking of one for myself while available.
> > If it's a dog chassis I want to know! (I'll probably be the one to
> > service it eventually!)
> > Phil Bader
> > --
> > Philip Bader
> > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976)
> > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
> > Fax (863) 299-8821
> > email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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