Just had to replace a Vizio 42" that lasted just 6 years. But it was on 16 hours a day. Not bad at all. Made in the US. I bought another Vizio, but it is a 46", 240Hz refresh rate (wow!!!), and can 3D too. Paid less for it than I did for the 42".
Not the end of the story. Took the 42" apart and found that the power supply was at fault. Bought another power supply for it on eBay for $65/shipped. Popped it in and it is working too. So now I have two widescreen TVs. One in the radio room and the other in the living room.
Check out the reviews on the Vizio products; they get xlnt reviews. Not bad for an American TV. The cost is affordable too . . .