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

From: "Leonard G. Caillouet" <lcaillo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 13:13:32 -0500

When Mitsubishi has had parts NLA they have offered very reasonable
accomodations to our customers.  They are buying back a 4 year old RPTV from
a cust right now for $1100.  You have to work with them a bit but they
typically go out of their way to accomdate customers.  I have found other
companies to be less accomodating but it varies.

As for the original question, Sony has had some CRT problems with a limited
number of production of some sets but this is not one of them.  They have
also extended warranties to cover that problem.

Otherwise we have seen very few problems with this series of sets.

Leonard G. Caillouet
Electronics World
Gainesville, FL
352-332-5608
352-332-5668 (fax)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry H." <tvdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 7:08 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase
advice


> 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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References:
- [TechAssist] Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase advice
  - From: Philip Bader
- [TechAssist] Re: Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase advice
  - From: Mitchs Electronics
- [TechAssist] Re: Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase advice
  - From: becyn
- [TechAssist] Re: Sony KP51WS510 projo wide screen, need purchase advice
  - From: Terry H.

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