I first bought mine in Nov of '07, it broke down 4 months later, now a little of over a year and its broke again with the same problem no picture only sounds, it then shuts itself down and leaves a red light blinking. Same as the first time, when the light tube had to be replaced. I always read that Mitsubishi had such a high quality rating, I don't believe that any more. I now own two Vizios which I'm happy with. Don't know if I want to put money on another tube when they only have a 6 month warranty and some have only lasted 4 months.