This is so widespread, I felt I should post it...
If you're looking to buy that new LCD TV you may want to do some extensive research... The Funai Corp based in Japan now manufactures LCD TV's for:
Magnavox
Emerson
Phillips
Sylvania
and there may be others...
Over the past few years, these TV's are shipped with a number of issues.. The main being unanimously
"The TV comes and then goes off into standby mode" Replace the 4amp fuse and blows again.. The powerboards are faulty and die between 3 days and about 18 months.
I would also like to make a "Consumer Alert" section in the forums under the "Tech" section if no one minds.. Please post if you have any objections to the idea..