I have a sony that broke 2 times already. It is a 53" rear projection, and the main video processing board went out 2 times already in less than 5 years. I am never going to buy sony again.
I'm going back and forth on these two televisions. It seems that I can get the Panasonic from Wal-mart for 1,200, which is 200 less than the Sony. Additionally, I won't need to buy the TV stand for the Sony. Any suggestions on which I should purchase? Does either TV have less of a problem with burn in?

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