I really think this tv is a good deal, but have read many complaints about it's reliability. Is this tv a lemon in disguise?
879219
There is always the chance you can get a lemon--no matter the brand of TV. All I can say is that I've owned 2 Sceptres for a year and can report no problems.
879220
I've had mine for quite awhile now, and I love it. If you crank the sound, it gets a little distorted, but even being partially deaf, I have no problem hearing the TV on volume level 10-15. I love this TV.
879221
I've had this TV for a year with no problems. I like the clarity of it's picture. One thing that just happened- the stand broke while we were watching it and the TV crashed to the floor! The plastic isn't good enough to hold the weight. Glad novpdy got hurt. I would suggest hanging the TV. I would buy another one. It is a shame that rhe plastic stand was designed to only last a year.
879222
I love my sceptre. The screen is Just as good as any other. The only thing it lacks is a great sound. The speakers are ok but not great i have mine hooked up to a external surround sound 7.2 so it makes no difference. For the money you cant beat it
879223
Had it for 2 days and had to send it back because some odd lines started showing up. Sent it back and got an LG.
879224
I bought the sceptre X508BV 50 inch in january 2013,I have had no problem with the TV so far,it is just a normal TV with just the regular ports on the side,the picture is very good.It is not a high tech TV with a lot of featuers,So far with the price I paid of $478 like the TV.
166403
YES! very reliable, I've taken this TV all over the west coast as i use it in teaching presentations where a projector can't be used. we also use it in our guestroom when it's not on the road.
492245
I went to best buy yesterday looking at Plasma TVs and one of the guys there highly recommended this tv because he owns it and hasn't had any burn-ins. Also, the tv screen doesn't reflect light as much as other TVs, so if you're going to be putting your tv in a bright room or near a window, this would also be better than other brands. I'm no expert, but the guy from best buy seemed to know what he was talking about. Hope this helps.
16522
I am looking to buy this tv as well. Bestbuy has it for the same price. + tax of course. i hear alot about a buzz. that is why i am thinking best buy might be the way to go just in case of a return.
1429052
I purchased a refurbished one in December for about $1,200 including the shipping. When the tv arrived the power cord was not in the box. Samsung did send another one in about two weeks. Then when I got it hooked up the tv made a popping sound. The good thing is it was under warranty and it was fixed by replacing the main board. There were no cosmetic blemishes on the unit when we received it. If you don't mind having couple of possible problems, it will save some money. Other than that it is a great tv. Hope this helps with your decision.
351895
I don't even know that the hell your talking about! Listen, do yourself a favor and check out all your concerns before you buy. It's a great TV so sit back, relax and enjoy it.
1673984
I ordered a 4071f from them, and it appeared to be a brand new tv. It was in very good shape. I decided it was too small for my living room, but it was in really good condition. That has been my experience.
514068
Mine just went out today. I purchased it in the beginning of November. Trying to decide if I should see if Amazon will refund me and buy a different TV or just get it replaced by Vizio. I'm a little worried about the longevity, since it went out so quickly and others are experiencing the same problem.Loved the TV until it picture went out on me. I still have a 32" Vizio that's about 6 years old running strong.
1466323
I got this tv back in 06, you would be hard pressed to find one much newer. If you got a warranty from a used seller I would guess that it wouldn't be much. 30 days? You'd be better off at this point seeking out an LCD model. You would spend less and get more. I love plasma, but it is a bit old.
503175
I purchased the extended warranty, $329 at Best Buy (for 52" 650) for 4 years. The reason I purchased this tv is because my 4 year DLP died, while the tv repair guy was out pronouncing the time of death on my DLP, I asked about LCD repairs. He said you are crazy not to get the warranty, if something, practically anything goes wrong, it is at lease $400-500 to repair it. The final reason I decided to get the warranty is that the technology continues to change and who knows if this stuff will last 3-5 years.
761594
To all the people bad mouthing this 47" toshiba 1080p lcd tv: IT'S YOUR LOSS!I bought this tv for the $1199 & so far-no regret. I had read all the reviews & saw that most of the negatives were from people who had ordered previously through a 3rd party vendor & received a 42" instead of a 47". Also some complained about a 'green shift or push'--I have not seen it. Maybe this sale batch of tv's were improved. There are so many ways to adjust the color, but it looked good right out of the box so I only made minor adjustments. Glad I got it & the 52" Toshiba when they were on sale-'cause of the savings & the good quality. To all the people bad mouthing this 47" toshiba 1080p lcd tv: IT'S YOUR LOSS!I bought this tv for the $1199 & so far-no regret. I had read all the reviews & saw that most of the negatives were from people who had ordered previously through a 3rd party vendor & received a 42" instead of a 47". Also some complained about a 'green shift or push'--I have not seen it. Maybe this sale batch of tv's were improved. There are so many ways to adjust the color, but it looked good right out of the box so I only made minor adjustments. Glad I got it & the 52" Toshiba when they... » Read More To all the people bad mouthing this 47" toshiba 1080p lcd tv: IT'S YOUR LOSS!I bought this tv for the $1199 & so far-no regret. I had read all the reviews & saw that most of the negatives were from people who had ordered previously through a 3rd party vendor & received a 42" instead of a 47". Also some complained about a 'green shift or push'--I have not seen it. Maybe this sale batch of tv's were improved. There are so many ways to adjust the color, but it looked good right out of the box so I only made minor adjustments. Glad I got it & the 52" Toshiba when they were on sale-'cause of the savings & the good quality. « Show Less
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I don't think its unreliable, this technology has been around for quit a while now...what that being said, you get what you paid for, so if your not looking to buy the latest and greatest, then the best picture/sound quality isn't of your concern. So for the price its a good buy.
1216187
I've had the TV for almost a month now and I love my TV, I see no discrepancies whatsoever and even though it takes a while to get used to (I.e. Microphone, apps, etc.) the viewing and the screen is flawless (knock on wood ;P) hope this helps!
552969
I haven't had any problems with mine, but I did have a similar problem with another model and this is how it started before the whole screen went dark. I had a technician come by. He said it was the mother board and that he would fix it but he couldn't guarantee it wouldn't happen again. He said that it's best to replace the mother board, and if you have to do that you might as well buy another tv. I took a chance and he fixed the problem temporarily, then it died, so I threw it away and bought this LG. I've had it since July 2013 and it's worked fine. Mine is the same model in a 50-inch. I did buy the 5 year warranty just in case since it's new technology. With these smart tvs it's best to get the warranty because you never know. If it's still under warranty, you should return it and have them replace it before your warranty expires because once the mother board gives out it's too expensive to fix and you're better off buying another tv.
1700082
Thank you for responding... I feel the same way - really love this TV in theory - if only I could get a good set! Amazon has superb customer service.
1402079
Unfortunately this is not a unique problem. My research shows many customers have had this happen to their Sony TV's, even after just a year or so. My TV lasted 18 months before this happened. Bloggers have documented that it can't be fixed, certainly not at a cost that is worthwhile. The only option is to recycle the TV and buy a new one...of a different brand with a more stellar reliability rating. Sorry.
2118416
There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases. Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can lead to judder in some scenes,