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(Message started by: Jackie on Feb 13^th, 2008, 3:22pm)

Title: TV Question....?
Post by Jackie on Feb 13^th, 2008, 3:22pm

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) :-/

Thanks,
Jackie

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by thomas on Feb 13^th, 2008, 3:23pm

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.

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Feb 13^th, 2008, 3:47pm

We have a 42" Panasonic Viera and love it!!!!!

Good luck with your shopping.

Carol

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by midwestbeth on Feb 13^th, 2008, 3:53pm

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...

Beth

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by mummymac on Feb 13^th, 2008, 4:35pm

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

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by JDH on Feb 13^th, 2008, 5:04pm

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 ;;D

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.

happy shopping

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by brewcrew on Feb 13^th, 2008, 5:33pm

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.

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by BlueMeanie on Feb 13^th, 2008, 5:45pm

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. ;;D

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by midwestbeth on Feb 13^th, 2008, 6:09pm

on 02/13/08 at 17:04:21, JDH wrote:

When in doubt go Sony.

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

Beth

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by barry_sword on Feb 13^th, 2008, 6:42pm

We have a plazma 50 inch Toshiba with HD programming, 5.1 kick-ass surround sound. [smiley=jammin.gif]

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!! [smiley=yikes.gif]

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! :)

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by Jackie on Feb 13^th, 2008, 6:55pm

LOL Barry...NASCAR is exactly what has me on this TV kick :)

Thanks for the advice/opinions....I'm as confused as ever. :-/

Jacks 8)

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.... >:(

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by Charlie on Feb 13^th, 2008, 10:25pm

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.... http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/tv happy.gif

Charlie

Title: Re: TV Question....?
Post by barry_sword on Feb 14^th, 2008, 7:43am

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? ;;D ;;D ;;D