DLPs and Extended Warranties?

[MarkSJohnson]

I just purchased a Samsung 46" DLP monitor that will be delivered Tuesday. I still have an opportunity to get the service contract if I wish. I should note that this was an internet order (Circuit City) and I have not seen a copy of the specific warranty yet, to know of such details as to whether or not it covers lamp replacement, etc. It's $499 for 4 years.

I'm one of those people who never get the extended warranty, but I'm unsure in this case. I've researched this monitor and its competition for a long time, and I'm satisfied that this was the monitor I preferred. When I look at the user reviews, though, I see that some people have had some issues with it… as others have had with other monitors as well.

I realize that there can't be any definitive answers as I don't have any specifics about the warranty, but I'd like to ask in general terms:

Are DLPs one of those semi-problematic items that just may warrant a warranty?

 

[nick_danger]

I don't think anyone can guarantee whether you'll need one or not, but I'll just tell you that I bought the 46" (HLP4663W) some time ago with the warranty because any new technology with as many moving parts as the DLP television scares the sh*t out of me. I've since returned the DLP, saved over $1,000, and gotten a 42" Zenith plasma with a better picture and little concern over a warranty... and I usually get warranties on everything...