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Jan 8, 2013 Milt     This TV is bulletproof. Replaced a couple of bulbs over the years but that's the...

Apr 9, 2011 Dan M     I purchased this new at the Circuit City (obviously no longer there), although I...

Jun 7, 2010 HackBenjamin      I purchased this TV as a floor model at Circuit City in late 2005. It is a ...

Mar 24, 2010 mrpiano     Bought this set about 4 years ago from Circuit City (it's now March, 2010). Rec...

Feb 3, 2010 Van     I purchased this in June 2006, it is now Feb 2010. I dont even use this tv very...

Aug 26, 2009 dana     bought in febuary of 06 then in march of o7 the bulb went out. called hitachi th...

Aug 22, 2008 DENNIS     I bought this new from circuit city march 2006. The picture has never really bee...

Aug 7, 2008 Chris Leon     This TV is one of my best investments. I've owned my set for a little over 2 yea...

Feb 19, 2008 Steve     I bought my 55 VF 820 Hitachi at a going out of business sale.It was a demonstra...

May 19, 2007 Nick     So far so good. I bought this TV 5 months ago and for the price, I couldn't at ...

Apr 17, 2007 BL117     Have owned it for a year now. Not a single complaint since the firmware upgrade...

Mar 8, 2006 Dan      I have owned this TV for 4 months now and have to encounter a problem (knock o...

Feb 5, 2006 Boostfed     Purchased the 50VF820 and took it back for the 55VF820 since the price differenc...

My Experience: I purchased this new at the Circuit City (obviously no longer there), although I went in for a Sony. They were side by side and I was taken with the picture. Four years later and I am still on the first bulb (seems as bright as ever). I am very happy with the picture (even though it is 1080i, blu-ray still looks great). I am looking to upgrade this year, but only because I'm ready for a bigger size and I want to mount it on the wall. Otherwise, I'd stick with this guy.

Problems: A smudge that I am guessing is behind the screen in the corner is occasionally annoying (I can only see it on really bright scenes). I'm guessing it could be cleaned, but I don't want to remove the bezel. Also, it is 60mhz(?) and some fast moving sports sometimes get pixelated, but it is rare and goes away quickly. Neither are deal breakers.