We had a second generation model (WD-52725) of this TV purchased in 12/04. We just loaded it up to take to the dump. In the <5 years we owned it, we replaced the bulb twice with after-market bulbs we got on the internet, and finally paid a TV repairman $100 to tell us that it would cost $700 to send the entire main unit (a large part that can be taken out) back to Mitsubishi to be repaired, after which there is only a 6-month warranty on the repair. We figured that was about what we paid for our new Sony LCD, which if it lasts as long as the Mitsubishi did, is still a better deal. The repairman told us that DLPs are on their way out, and while LCDs have their problems also, they don't have the maintenance of the DLP. He told us that in order to get the bulb to last more than 1.5 years, we would need a brand name Mitsubishi bulb, which after 5 years still costs $275. The original bulb lasted us 2.5 years. The next after-market one lasted only 1.5 years. DLPs are also very loud when they run, and take a full minute or more to "warm up" and get a picture. Not so with the LCD. Go Mitsubishi if you want, but expect a money pit and a very LARGE pain to haul away.Get more detail about Mitsubishi WD-52327 - 52" rear projection TV ( DLP ) - widescreen - 720p - HDTV monitor.
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