On 13 Dec 2006 06:14:40 -0800, wrote:

Also, if you get a rear-projection or Plasma type, you'll want the
extended warranty...sure it costs an extra $300, but statistically,
your bulb in the rear-projection will burn out in 3 years and it costs
over $300 for the part.

Some warranties (but not all) cover bulb failure due to defects, but they
don't cover bulb failure after several thousand hours of use-they are just
"worn out."