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Hey guys:
Dayum, TVs are expensive!!! I started pricing TVs this week, 'cause I'm in desperate need of one (my old clunker takes about 10 mins, at LEAST, to "warm up", so I can even see the screen anymore, and sometimes it has green horizontal lines across it). Anyway, the average price for a flat screen TV at Best Buy was around $1,500!!! However, what's the big deal with HD TV? After all, as I seem to recall (if you maybe saw them yourself) the picture from those "liquid crystal" TVs were so much richer! So, what's the dfference, and why don't I see "liquid crystal" flat screens for sale anywhere, anymore? And, what are the pros and cons? I mean, you would have to save up for at least 4-6 months (considering rent and other expenses) to be able to afford an HD TV! DAYUM!!! Anyone fel like talking about choosing a TV, and what is REALLY so great about HD as oppose to "liquid crystal", if I remember correctly (I seem to recall it being so vivid, rich, and life like!). After all, if I buy a TV, I'd better buy something GREAT if I'll be stuck with it for a while. ;o)
Anyone got any advice? Afterall, while walking the row of TVs at Best Buy, not all of the HD TVs were seemingly very "clear", and some of them seemed to "pause", like a DVD on the fritz, even though they were all tuned into the same TV station, but only some had such a glitch. So, what's up ith that? I really need an education in TV technology, I think, so I come to you guys...
Take Care,
Wade
Dayum, TVs are expensive!!! I started pricing TVs this week, 'cause I'm in desperate need of one (my old clunker takes about 10 mins, at LEAST, to "warm up", so I can even see the screen anymore, and sometimes it has green horizontal lines across it). Anyway, the average price for a flat screen TV at Best Buy was around $1,500!!! However, what's the big deal with HD TV? After all, as I seem to recall (if you maybe saw them yourself) the picture from those "liquid crystal" TVs were so much richer! So, what's the dfference, and why don't I see "liquid crystal" flat screens for sale anywhere, anymore? And, what are the pros and cons? I mean, you would have to save up for at least 4-6 months (considering rent and other expenses) to be able to afford an HD TV! DAYUM!!! Anyone fel like talking about choosing a TV, and what is REALLY so great about HD as oppose to "liquid crystal", if I remember correctly (I seem to recall it being so vivid, rich, and life like!). After all, if I buy a TV, I'd better buy something GREAT if I'll be stuck with it for a while. ;o)
Anyone got any advice? Afterall, while walking the row of TVs at Best Buy, not all of the HD TVs were seemingly very "clear", and some of them seemed to "pause", like a DVD on the fritz, even though they were all tuned into the same TV station, but only some had such a glitch. So, what's up ith that? I really need an education in TV technology, I think, so I come to you guys...
Take Care,
Wade
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Wed, November 14, 2007 - 10:14 AMthey are not clear cuz they are all connect to one video source which is a cable source. so its not the tv its the video source.
if you want a huge tv thats 1080p it will cost in the 1000's. circuit city is another good place to look and target. 26'-32' (720p resolution) sould be good enough and the price isnt in the 1000's . -
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Wed, November 14, 2007 - 10:17 AMoh yes and this imporatant . GET A EXTENDED WARRANTY. the longest possible. 3years i think. if anything happens to it you can exchange it if the tv passes the manufacturers warranty.
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Mon, November 26, 2007 - 7:31 PMi have nothing substantial to add to this conversation. i don't watch tv. i really hate shopping.
good luck!
o - but now that i think of it - have you considered something second hand?
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Sun, December 2, 2007 - 6:51 AMIt depends on how big a screen you need. Expensive features like 1080p is overkill for a 25" diag screen (about the equivalent of the old 19" screen since the aspect ratio is now 16:9 rather than 4:3) but is needed for 50" but that gets real pricey.
. I paid $600 for downmarket brand (Polaroid). Sony will set you bak about $1000 in the same size.
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Sat, March 15, 2008 - 12:17 PMWell, I have been shopping for over 2yrs and I can tell you there are a lot of ups and downs to TV's. I still have not made a purchase, but plan to before the end of the year.
First of all pick a size. Figure out what size is going to best fit the area that you are looking to fill. No need to get a 50" if all you really need is a 25".
Set a price limit. You can go out and say I wanna spend $2000.00, but are you figuring in an extended service contract? Or cabling, or possibly an upgrade to your current home theatre equipment?
Negotiate for the price you want. Most people are under the grave impression that the price you see is the one you pay. TV's are just like going into a car dealership. Wheel and deal a little bit, and even if you walk away it gives you a good mindset of where to be at your next dealer.
Last but not least, pick something that makes you happy. It may not blow the doors off of your neighbors house, but if its perfect for you thats what matters.
If you want more info on pricing and good places to look. Feel free to contact me.
