About 2 years ago my daughter asked me what brand TV to buy for her new home and I recommended a Samsung. She ended up buying a 58" Samsung at either Walmart or Costco (I can't remember which). It crapped out about 2 months ago after less than 2 years use. Needless to say I'm very disappointed in this short life span. I expect short life in new appliances like washing machines, refridgerators etc...as that now seems to be the norm but I didn't think TVs had also become 'disposable'.