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| System Name | octo1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | dual Xeon 2687W ES |
| Motherboard | Supermicro |
| Cooling | dual Noctua NH-D14 |
| Memory | generic ECC reg |
| Video Card(s) | 2 HD7950 |
| Storage | generic |
| Case | Rosewill Thor |
I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I'll ask anyway to be sure. To the extent it matters, this is a Sony Bravia KDL 50R550A that I've had for about 15 or 16 months.
OK, so the problem is that it's developed a few closely spaced, very thin horizontal lines on the display. I figure that this means that either the controller for that row of leds or the leds themselves have burned out.
What's a little strange is that only a couple of the lines seem to be persistent. The other lines tend to disappear and the bottom part of the picture underneath then moves up slightly. This happens every couple of seconds.
So basically what I expect is that folks are going to tell me that the tv is on it's last legs and time to toss it, but I figure it can't hurt to ask.
Also I'm a little miffed that the circuits only lasted a little more than a year. Needless to say I won't be buying another Sony product anytime soon and I'm beginning to understand all of the hate I've been hearing about.
You'd think I would have learned my lesson with the Sony camera I bought years ago, but no. My first HDTV was a Sony projection model that died twice during the 5 or 6 years that I had it. But that at least was a much better average lifespan than what I've seen from this tv. I mean damn. I have stink bugs flying around here that I think are older than the television. LOL.
OK, so the problem is that it's developed a few closely spaced, very thin horizontal lines on the display. I figure that this means that either the controller for that row of leds or the leds themselves have burned out.
What's a little strange is that only a couple of the lines seem to be persistent. The other lines tend to disappear and the bottom part of the picture underneath then moves up slightly. This happens every couple of seconds.
So basically what I expect is that folks are going to tell me that the tv is on it's last legs and time to toss it, but I figure it can't hurt to ask.
Also I'm a little miffed that the circuits only lasted a little more than a year. Needless to say I won't be buying another Sony product anytime soon and I'm beginning to understand all of the hate I've been hearing about.
You'd think I would have learned my lesson with the Sony camera I bought years ago, but no. My first HDTV was a Sony projection model that died twice during the 5 or 6 years that I had it. But that at least was a much better average lifespan than what I've seen from this tv. I mean damn. I have stink bugs flying around here that I think are older than the television. LOL.
