Extended Warrenty???

Kelly - the Sony Store is a sanctioned retail outlet here in Canada and is operated by Sony Canada. Only Sony gear save some PSB speakers for HT applications...

I think it really depends on what services you are getting for your money. I bought a 53" Sony (HDTV ready)a few months back and paid $300 Cdn $ ($200 US equivalent) for a 5 year extended program. It was really only 3 years as Sony warranteed the unit for first 2 years to begin with. But at $100/yr or 27 cents/day I bought "piece of mind" with the intent to hold onto the unit for at least the warranty period (while the HDTV thing settles in by 2006??)

The key issue is what does it cover - only repairs or repairs + cleaning + annual convergence set-up? The Sony Tech performed the convergence (which only he can do with the remote, hidden button formula that I couldn't see) after delivery and it made a significant difference. I myself am not sure about if I can get this done every year for free but if your program covers it, I'd say go for it but then again its not my money...

While I am neither a fool nor rich its nice to see an opposing viewpoint even if I don't happen to agree with it.

Kelly- I guess I feel a little better about the warranty I purchased (given the roar of disapproval...) as the TV I bought was from our local Sony Store and therefore the warranty is thru them.

Kelly - its no assumption on my part. I guess the word "sanctioned" I used was inappropriate as these stores known as the Sony Store are owned and operated by Sony Canada and the staff are employed by Sony Canada. Do you not have these Sony Stores in the good ole US of A?