I’m in a pickle because there is a thin horizontal line right of center on the screen that appears on every channel.

We have really enjoyed this TV up until last night when we noticed the line. I called the service center and they explained they need $145 to come and assess the problem (they added that the assessment is deducted from the repair cost should you decide to have the unit repaired: How nice).

My last TV, a 14 year old Panasonic CRT is still working fine, never a problem. I guess I just expected this unit, with a number one Consumer Reports rating in its size category, would last a bit longer without a hitch.