We've had the same issue twice with our Toshiba 50HP66. We picked our first one up in Nov. a Black Friday sale for $1,699.00. That one went out in Feb. Of 2007 and the Best Buy guy said that was the first time he has ever seen that. They replaced the TV. We asked about the extended warranty and ...
In response to 'Robert' from Lansing Michigan: My story is identical to yours. Bought a 50HP66 in Jan '07 from Best Buy. Paid 1699.00 for it, didn't get the extended warranty, figuring if I got 5 years out of it I'd be happy. Yesterday (6-23-08) my set popped and the screen went black. Tried to ...
Purchased a Toshiba 50" plasma tv (50hp66) 1/07 from BestBuy. This week, a loud pop was heard and it went blank. Called Toshiba and they had no knowledge of this problem. Called again and they suggested a: gas cell leak". Called again and spoke with Patrick Willaims, CS supv and he again ...