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mom2mgn
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Need a new tv - help!
I killed 2 tv's in the past 2 days  . I thought it was b/c our tv was old but apparently, we had 2 power surges and our power strip must have been bad.
Anyway - we need a new tv - asap! Not even sure what to get. We want something between a 46 and 50 inch for our family room. What's good - lcd, plasma? How many pixels do we need??? we don't want to spend a ton but we'd like a nice tv.
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BabyBoy
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
What is your budget?
How big is the room?
Is there a lot of natural light (windows) coming in that would reflect shadow or too much light towards the tv?
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| Posted 2/28/10 11:32 AM |
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mom2mgn
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
Posted by BabyBoy
What is your budget?
How big is the room?
Is there a lot of natural light (windows) coming in that would reflect shadow or too much light towards the tv?
Under $1000
I think it's about 14' long
Yes, a lot of natural light
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| Posted 2/28/10 11:44 AM |
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Drewzilla
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
Whatever you get...protect it from future surge's with one of these...
I dont believe that the $15 surge protectors actually work. They are more just power strips. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfish%26%23153%3B+-+Battery+Backup+and+Power+Management+System/9486683.p?id=1218112984166&skuId=9486683&st=ups
Message edited 2/28/2010 11:54:09 AM.
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| Posted 2/28/10 11:53 AM |
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OStewarts
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
We are very happy with our Sont Bravia. We also spent the extra money and got a special surge protector. I think its worth it.
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| Posted 2/28/10 12:18 PM |
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Yankees21
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
Samsung LCD's are the best IMO. We have a 46" and a 52"
A friend of mine works for Best Buy Magnolia and always recommends Samsung to his customers.
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| Posted 3/1/10 11:21 AM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
Posted by myson220
Posted by BabyBoy
What is your budget?
How big is the room?
Is there a lot of natural light (windows) coming in that would reflect shadow or too much light towards the tv?
Under $1000
I think it's about 14' long
Yes, a lot of natural light
So you don't want Plasma. You want a LCD.
Either Samsung or Sharp 52" should be about 1200 bucks these days. If you go with a 46", you will be within your budget.
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| Posted 3/1/10 11:36 AM |
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HelloThere
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
Posted by Yankees21
Samsung LCD's are the best IMO. We have a 46" and a 52"
A friend of mine works for Best Buy Magnolia and always recommends Samsung to his customers.
My brother used to work at Best Buy and says the same, that Samsung is highly recommended. I just bought one last week and I love it! 
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| Posted 3/1/10 11:36 AM |
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Songwriter76
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Re: Need a new tv - help!
We LOVE our Sharp Aquos 46" LED with motion-flow.
I don't recommend Plasma because that is a dead technology. Also, if you're into sports I don't recommend an LCD either. I have found that there is too much "drag" when the puck or the ball moves fast. There's like a trail behind it. I can't speak for all LCDs but the ones my friends/family have aren't that good for sport.
I 100% recommend the LEDs. The lighting is different and have great motion-flow for sports.
Good luck!
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| Posted 3/1/10 12:02 PM |
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