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    suzanneb08 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 28, 2008, 09:34 AM
    Repair or replace?
    My 13 year old Phillips Magnavox has no picture, only sound. I'm trying to decide if I should repair or replace it.
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    May 28, 2008, 09:38 AM
    Are you really attached to it? Can you afford a new one? If you can, I say go for it. Otherwise you may be spending money to fix something that could break again soon.
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    May 28, 2008, 10:36 AM
    While 13 years is pretty good, I've seen some TV's last for over 20.

    Given the age, and the new technology now available, I feel your best option is to go ahead
    And make a new purchase.

    As has already been stated, there could be many other things that are almost worn out, and after a fairly large expense, this older set could quit working again.

    Reward yourself with a new LCD Flat Screen if you have the ability to do so.
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    May 28, 2008, 10:38 AM
    It's always nice to get a new gift, even if its from yourself!! :P
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    May 29, 2008, 07:12 AM
    Thanks folks, I'm going to look at flat screen LCD's today!
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