I bought this exact TV around 3-4 years ago. It had an almost immediate (within the first 30 to 60 days) technical problem. I had it resolved at a nearby GE service center - if I recall I had to pay for 1/2 the parts or something - like $50. Since then, it's been pretty bullet-proof. No major problems to speak of. For the money it's a pretty big TV, but definitely not the best quality.
You get what you pay for...
-DM