XPost: alt.electronics.manufacture   
   From: nobody@mixmaster.it   
      
   Since the LCD and Plasma TV sets are essentially computers and have   
   internal clocks, I see no reason why their firmware could not be programmed   
   to turn off the master chip PERMANENTLY at some random time after the set   
   has been used for the number of hours set by the manufacturer as a   
   reasonable product life.   
      
   Nobody would suspect any foul play, particularly if well past the factory   
   warranty, say between five and eight years. Most people would be more than   
   satisfied and probably go for another round with the same manufacturer.   
   There is no need for the manufacturer to wait 20 years for the TV to run   
   its natural course before it needs replacement.   
      
   I believe there is merit to my intuition and a class action lawsuit is in   
   the making.   
      
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