Our flat screen in the living room went out about 2 months ago. We have a small HD set in the bedroom if we feel a need to watch. When the flat screen went out, I just figured that I'd go crazy, but I didn't...I have CDs that i like to listen to, and a really good oldies station on the radio. I've gotten so used to the quiet that some days the only noise in the house is me talking to the cats and dog!