sony 46 inch xbr-6 or xbr-9: What do you think about the need for an extended warranty, maybe the 2 yr past manufacturer's on a $2K purchase?
875994
I bought this TV on November 6 during what seems like a great deal. The TV, 46XBR9 was $1,387 and included for free the wireless Sony blu ray player AND a Sony sound bar system. All this for $1,387. Today (Nov. 10) the price on the TV is $1,960. These dramatic price changes are incomprehensible to me.
1061200
I do not have the 52XBR6 yet as I am keeping an eye on the price. I don't know anything about the XBR5, but i will say that i wouldn't go back a model when the prices are so good for the XBR6...VERY GOOD POINT! The 52XBR6 is down to $2,219 as of 11/28/09, directly from Amazon! Wow!!
1189176
If the price is reasonable I'd get the 4 year max extended warranty so you have 5 yrs coverage. My last sony TV (not LCD) worked great 4 yrs & died the 5th. I didn't have the extended warranty so it ended up curbside as junk. One repair call + parts can cost as much or more than the warranty cost for a large investment like this.
924911
Hi. I chose the extended warranty when I checked out through Amazon. I believe it was somewhere around the ballpark of $12 to $15 and it was through SquareTrade. I thought this was great because I've been doing business with Square Trade for years on electronics I purchase over $100. It should still be offered when you add electronics or appliances to your cart and proceed to the checkout. I can't advise you on other warranties offered but I can with Square Trade. You can also go to their (Square Trade) website and enter in the type of item and the cost and it will give you a price on a two or three year warranty. Let me know if you have any more questions. Good Luck, Jon
1250642
Just bought the KDL46-Z4100 B online for $1687 with no tax and no delivery. You just have to wait and do your research. The prices really dipped immediately after Christmas and there is apparently an LCD screen oversupply in the market so prices will likely dip a bit before coming back up. Also, Sony is in the process of really trying to penetrate the market with the XBR series so the prices are coming down on the models lower on the "depth chart".
161599
I bought a five year warranty on my last tv, 55' and had it 4 years. It started giving me problems. I got this tv for the warranty. Even though my last tv was 1299, this was a much better tv. The warranty was worth the money.No problem with the warranty department and I did buy a new warranty with this tv also.
358691
Huh, I'd be curious how you adjusted it! I guess I've gotten used to it or something. I imagine I'd look heavily at the Sony equivalent now that there is one, but anyway a full year in I"m still very happy with my 6000 :-) (And as long as these LCD TVs apparently last, who knows when I'll need to replace it or my older Sony! I'd love a larger set for the living room, but SOMETHING would have to actually break first...)
624449
I am looking at both of these models as well. I bought a Samsung 42" LCD 2.5 years ago and it is now failing. (Estimated repair cost for 1 of the 3 problems it is now having is $850.) Not a good track record for my money. So, I will probably go with the Sony. Has anyone had any repair problems with the Sony LCD's?
110492
If I were you, I would buy the XBR9. Essentially, here's the difference between XBR7 and XBR9: XBR9 is newer, has higher contrast ratio (100k to 1 vs. 80k to 1) and has the latest video processor (Bravia Engine 3 vs. Bravia Engine 2). It's really not much of a comparison. Both are 240 Hz LCD TV's. Now your title mentions XBR8 as well. XBR8 is backlit using LED instead of CCFL in the XBR7 and XBR9. XBR8 also incorporates Local Dimming with LED getting the contrast ratio up to 1 million to 1. But honestly, if you want a nice LED backlit TV, go buy a Samsung B8000 or B8500 (includes local dimming) or if you want something cheaper, get the LG LH90. Sony is not known for their LED backlit LCD HDTV's just yet, so I wouldn't take a chance with this.
1457275
Was not aware of an extended warranty. Would be interested in the fore-mentioned one from Sony for 3 years.
70354
I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets.
110745
I bought a tv from 6th ave about 4 years ago and was happy with the service. They were dirt cheap on a price and I worried something was 'up' but everything was fine and I didn't get hounded by them to purchase a warranty. Hope your experience is the same if you go that route.
1692894
that's really good question. Sometimes extended warranties are more problematic than they should be. A lot of times with extended warranties you'll end up paying more in the long run than just replacing the microphones. extended warranties a lot of times will not cover anything outside manufacturer issues and you end up spending extra amount of dollars to find out that you are not covered for the problem you're having. 20/20, Dateline, national news have done extended amount of studies and for this particular Mics set I would not get an extended warranty, but if these were Shure Microphones, yes I would definitely get an extended warranty. The last set of audio 2000 owned lasted for about 3 years before they finally gave up the ghost. I purchased this set within the last 6 months and I've been very happy with it
555798
I know how you feel man!!I was going to buy this TV 2 days ago at 21XX. When I loged in today to go ahead and buy it (I was still debating to jump on the XBR6 or wait for the XBR7) BOOM price goes up to 2499.99!!! =[Looks like I'm going to have to wait a lil longer *sad face*
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.
239603
I've never bought an extended warranty. If the product is that bad, extended warranties would either be very expensive, or not available ... they are NOT going to lose money on them. Figuring the store selling the warranty takes its 50 percent cut, then that leaves only 50 percent for the warranty company (either a 3rd party or the manufacturer) ... and again, they wouldn't do it if they lost money. If you're worried and need the extension to sleep at night, fine. But the companies are betting that they will pay out less in claims than they take in through warranty sales ... and they have their own research to back up their business plan. Certainly some products might prove a good deal to have that extension, but which ones? You'd have to buy a warranty on every product you buy ... and you would most definitely lose out overall. In my case, from cars to VCRs, I would never have made out with an extended warranty. And remember, many credit card companies already double the warranty anyway.
1891967
If you buy an extended warranty (CR does not recommend) but it cheaper and B&H; camera. B&H; stands behind their warrenties. Better yet, don't buy one at all. Many credit cards double the length of your purchase for no charge at all.