QUOTE(numbertwo @ Jan 10 2019, 10:28 AM)
LG brand.. I used to love them coz their appliances are full of features. But this is what I encountered lately.. :
1. LG Aircond, used for 6 years, parts are now discontinued - (remote control unit is faulty in the indoor unit)..
2. LG LED TV. 6th year too.. Repaired once during the 3rd year, and now HDMI ports giving up, and the relevant part (the mainboard) is also discontinued.
So, i guess it is their aggressive product development that they are focusing on, never put your hope on using the product with appropriate parts and support after 5th or 6th year. Have to go back to Pana for aircond, and now switching to Sony with at least 5 years warranty..
normal consumer behavior - being loyal to the brands u have good exp with.
aircond... 6 years? that's very poor. i have some mitsubishi that are 20 years, still going with parts.
QUOTE(tishaban @ Jan 10 2019, 10:59 AM)
I'd say all manufacturers don't build stuff to last nowadays, Sony and Panasonic included. Your issues started in year 6 so I'm not sure what relevance a 5-year warranty would be. Sony could still discontinue the parts after year 5, fulfill all their requirements for warranty support and you won't be able to repair your TV.
I guess we're all out of luck nowadays.

generally, that is true - we r living in a throw-away society; electronics/computer/IT tech move too fast... nobody make them to last too long.
still, if 5-6 years, that's average i wud think. 3-4 is too short, will feel like a sucker. >7 years will be a bonus.
which is also why u have to be in the highest income/spending segment to spend rm10-20k on a "best-best" tv that may last <5 years.
This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 10 2019, 01:33 PM