Thats what other people have said, but the last TV I had, it cost me £300, lasted for 12 months, and I ended up getting rid of it for £20. I know some people see it as money down the drain, but I see most TV's as money down the drain in the long run, unless you can get a REAL bargain. The Toshiba I have in the living room as £1k when new, and you can really tell the difference between that and my Dad's £400 32".