My Mits is a 2001 55" RPTV that seems like it will last forever. So far I replaced the 2 convergence ICs last year and it still has a great pic. I have been checking the new TVs for a while and have decided the 120 hz (LN55650) Sammy is so much better than the rest of the market its my #1. I have also been looking at DLPs as well and settled on the Mits Diamond 120 hz DLP in a 58" or 65" but bulb life is about 1 per year so I'm stuck. Right now the Mits 65" is on sale for 2699.00 and the the Sammy 55" is 2499.00 but my Mits still works so I'll wait a while longer.