M52W56LCD Opinions?

[CharlieP]

We're in the market for a new 50-52" 16:9 TV and I saw the M52W56LCD today at Best Buy ($2499). I can't find anything on the net about this TV, but found it's smaller cousin here. Has anyone heard anything about this set? We have a built-in in the wall and are limited by space (50.5" x 34.5"). I've been following a Samsung 50" DLP for a while and was finishing up my research when I saw the Zenith LCD. Most all other sets are too tall to fit, but the Zenith is 2" bigger (screen size) than the Samsung and would fit perfectly. I couldn't really notice any brightness differences between the Samsung and Zenith in the store, but they may not be tweaked.

Thanks,
Charlie
(current TV is a 36" Toshiba CRT)

[randking]

Just don't.

[Ratman]

Just don't.

And... why?

[randking]

I've had numerous problems, I've seen others complaints as well. Read reviews on Amazon for Zenith LCD Projection TVs. Their average rating is about 1.5 stars out of 5 - complaints about sets not turning on, bad customer service, screen problems, repeated service calls. That's pretty awful. I have unfortunately had first hand experience with Zenith service.

[Ratman]

Thanks! That's better than, "just don't". :)

[randking]

I've read better reviews on Mitsubishi, Sony, even Samsung. I can't wait to get rid of my Zenith and get something that actually works.

Just for fun try calling their customer service # (877) 993-6484. That will make up your mind for you. Guaranteed.