For the stereo audio side of things "buy once, use forever" is a reasonable approach for quality equipment, but video has fundamentally changed several times since 2004.

We sold a number of the Fujitsu plasma sets and they were dazzling, among the top available at the time. Now, you'll likely need to jump through hoops simply to connect them and the picture quality is mostly ho-hum compared to cheap sets at Wallmart.

We haven't been trashing the replaced Fujitsu's, staff at hi-rise condos appreciate the gift. Customer is dazzled along with the gift recipient who is adding a second set or replacing something dreadful. A giggle is the initial response when the recipient attempts to lift the set.