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TV Question....?
« on: Feb 13th, 2008, 3:22pm » |
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I'm in the market for a new TV. I've decided on a flat panel LCD/HD.....between 40" & 46".
Now....what brand? Any tips appreciated.
Oh....what do you all know about the Bose surround sound that only has two speakers and 1 woofer (I think that's what it's called) 
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #1 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 3:23pm » |
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Can't help you on the tv, but Bose is a pioneer in the audio field, you will be amazed by the quality of sound from those little speakers.
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #2 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 3:47pm » |
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We have a 42" Panasonic Viera and love it!!!!!
Good luck with your shopping.
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #3 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 3:53pm » |
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This month's Consumer Reports has ratings on all the TV's. Just got my copy of Consumer Reports yesteday and I'm really tempted...
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #4 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 4:35pm » |
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We got a new 40 inch last year, makes seeing a whole lot easier as I am getting older.
We supporters of Sony Bravia, the colours are truly amazing
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #5 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 5:04pm » |
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Oh boy, Blake's really going to enjoy those Cardinal games now. But how am I ever gonna get him to go fishing now? He'll never leave the house again 
Like Beth said Jackie, Consumer Reports is always a good place to look when you're buying electronics. Beware though, I thought I had done my homework when I bought my big Mitsubishi and it turned out to be a pos so I vote no for them. When in doubt go Sony. They've been making nice TV's for a long time.
As for the surround sound I think it's like most everything else in that you get what you pay for. Those Bose systems you mentioned look really nice. I've not heard one but I've heard those wave systems Bose makes and that'll be the next home stereo I buy. Those things are awesome for as small as they are.
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #6 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 5:33pm » |
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Unfortunately, you'll be seeing more Brewers games than Cardinal games on that new beauty.
It's okay, though. Tell Blake to break on through to the other side.
Edited to add: Since 1998 we have only owned two TV's - The first one a Magnavox, and the current one a 38" flat screen Phillips/Magnavox HD. The picture tube went kerflooey on the first one (too much Barney or something). Love the new one, but then I've never owned a flat screen LCD before, so I have nothing to compare it to.
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #7 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 5:45pm » |
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I have an Hitachi which I love, but... my son just bought a Panasonic and it is awsome. According to consumer reports, it is the top rated flat screen. No matter which you choose you're going to have to keep Blake from spending 24/7 watching it.
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #8 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 6:09pm » |
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on Feb 13th, 2008, 5:04pm, JDH wrote:
Sony does rate the best on many of the models tested. The Sony Bravia Model #KDL-46S300 rates as a best buy in the 46-47" models. Cost around $1900.00
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #9 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 6:42pm » |
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We have a plazma 50 inch Toshiba with HD programming, 5.1 kick-ass surround sound. 
We have been building this system for a couple of years now but finding it hard to stay on top of the tech. Now we are looking at "Blueray" and a PVR Satellite receiver?
Nascar is costing us a fortune and we have not left our living room yet!! 
Package bundles are sometimes the best bargain but we opted to buy our components individually, but a lot more expensive to do it this way.
Let us know what you decide on, ok! 
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #10 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 6:55pm » |
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LOL Barry...NASCAR is exactly what has me on this TV kick
Thanks for the advice/opinions....I'm as confused as ever.
Jacks 
One more thing....
JDH...Blake is always pissed because up here the only time he gets to see the Cards is when they play the Cubs.... 
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #11 on: Feb 13th, 2008, 10:25pm » |
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Can't help you much. I haven't bought a tv in 11 years. Still using one of those antique furniture type sets. All this newfangled stuff.... 
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Re: TV Question....?
« Reply #12 on: Feb 14th, 2008, 7:43am » |
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Jackie, one more thing if it helps you at all. We picked a movie with both awesome sound and picture (I Robot) and went into a sound room, that is how we picked out our sound system and did the same to pick out a tv. watch and listen to it before you buy it.
Charlie, is your tv color?
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