The lamp and ballast replacement in the LCD set is a lot cheaper than a
CRT replacement in a CRT type set!

The amount of training and ease of lamp replacement is dependent on the
design of the screen. Many of the newer LCD screen lamps are starting
to not be replaceable. They are becoming an intigral part of the screen
construction. This is to have a greater efficiency, less optical
losses, and less shading problems. This is part of the process for
getting higher amounts of brightness, with more even shading in the low
levels of lumination.

Jerry G.
======