Philips 30PW9818 30 inch TV

Pros: nice looking
Cons: see above, speakers also rattle during certain shows. tried adjusting sound but can't stop it.

I'm having the same problem as Marent is..screen blacking out and popping snapping sound coming from unit. Paid big bucks already to try and fix, to no avail. Philips not cooperating with refund or replacement. It's been nothing but trouble, problems started right at the 1 yr ownership mark (go figure!).

Pros: Great feature set. Good picture quality. Can watch normal TV stations in undistorted 16:9 format.
Cons: Picture black out followed by dark etching in the middle of the screen.

We bought this product primarily to watch DVD movies. While it's working the features and picture quality are fantastic. But overall it has been nothing but trouble. In less than a year we've had two picture tubes replaced and now we're having more picture tube problems. We're now ready to take legal action to get compensated for the hardship that has been caused by the persistent technical problems. Good Guys, where we bought it, has been reluctant to replace it. Buyer beware. This product has been a nightmare.