Mogul Screen Spot: What's the real story?

[Digital Havoc]

I am finally able to upgrade from the free phone I got 2 years ago to a smartphone. I really want the Sprint Mogul. HOWEVER, I have been reading report after report on various enthusiast sites that the Mogul develops one or more spots on the screen after a while. If this is the case, then this is a deal breaker for me.

1. Just how widespread is this problem? Is it isolated to a region or lot number?

2. Has Sprint or HTC fessed up to this problem and can fix it?

Thanks,
DH