Home Theater/HDTV/et al...

Tu_triky wrote:


Seriously! I'm sure it's kickass and full of features but it's a bit too big to use comfortably with one hand methinks.

it doubles as a coffee table. :shocked:

krim wrote:

it doubles as a coffee table. :shocked:

:hehe: :hehe: :hehe:

krim wrote:i need to find one that controls the DTV box, the one that came with the RCA sucks emu eggs.

It does suck...

Turns out that the Insignia DTV box from Best Buy for my other TV is much better: it has a nicer guide function, recall/jump, and favorites... Worth the extra $10 ($24.95 after the coupon) vs. the RCA ($14.95 after the coupon)...

Tu_triky wrote:Is that supposed to be a remote control or a boogie board?

That ish is bigger than my head...not very streamlined. :sweat:

It's the size of a scientific calculator: 5x7x1...

And $200. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
It's the size of a scientific calculator: 5x7x1...

And $200. :sweat:

That's some serious cheddar for a remote.

Sobering 1080p vs. 720p analysis: http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/1080p-vs-720p.html :sweat:


Yet not surprising.

In case anyone is still looking for a DTV converter box, the ones they sell at Radio Shack are pretty darn good. 10x better than the RCA and the remote actually works good.

Digital Stream DTX9950 (w/ Analog pass through)

Tech Support: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Vizio and Microsoft score high marks on this consumer tech support report card. Apple, AT&T and LG do not fare as well.

Full story here: http://www.electronichouse.com/article/tech_support_the_good_bad_ugly/

Yup, we suck. I cannot tell a lie. :mrgreen:

gaijinmark wrote:Yup, we suck. I cannot tell a lie. :mrgreen:

I think the article mentioned your name specifically. :beaten: :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
I think the article mentioned your name specifically. :beaten: :hehe:

I dunno, I read it twice, I never saw "that a**hole in California" anywhere. :mrgreen: [/list:u]

Pretty good deal for a Sharp Aquos over at Tiger Direct:

Sharp LC46SB54U HD LCD TV - 46" 1920 x 1080p, ATSC, 2x HDMI - FREE SHIPPING
Item Number: S226-4616

Original Price: $1,499.95
Instant Savings: - $249.96

Price: $1,249.99

Tu_triky wrote:Pretty good deal for a Sharp Aquos over at Tiger Direct:

Sharp LC46SB54U HD LCD TV - 46" 1920 x 1080p, ATSC, 2x HDMI - FREE SHIPPING
Item Number: S226-4616

Original Price: $1,499.95
Instant Savings: - $249.96

Price: $1,249.99

Don't tempt me. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Don't tempt me. :sweat:

:rofl:

I'm just sharing information as us usual suspects like to do :)

No tax, free shipping...that's a pretty good price so I thought I'd post it here.

Don't shoot the messenger :beaten:

Tu_triky wrote:I'm just sharing information as us usual suspects like to do :)

No tax, free shipping...that's a pretty good price so I thought I'd post it here.

Don't shoot the messenger :beaten:

I'm still browsing through all the threads/posts at the AVS forum... Whew. :sweat:

Seems to be a lot of positive buzz on the new Vizio 120Hz 42" and 47" LCDs... And Costco supposedly adds an additional year to the existing one year warranty of any electronic product you buy from them ... Plus if you purchase using your Amex card, Amex will add another year on top of that... Sweet. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
I'm still browsing through all the threads/posts at the AVS forum... Whew. :sweat:

Seems to be a lot of positive buzz on the new Vizio 120Hz 42" and 47" LCDs... And Costco supposedly adds an additional year to the existing one year warranty of any electronic product you buy from them ... Plus if you purchase using your Amex card, Amex will add another year on top of that... Sweet. :victory:

Wow, that's pretty sweet as far as the warranty is concerned.

Tu_triky wrote:Wow, that's pretty sweet as far as the warranty is concerned.

Unfortunately, their selection is rather limited... Though my brother is happy with the two Vizios he's purchased (using my Amex card :sweat: )...

bmwracer wrote:
Unfortunately, their selection is rather limited... Though my brother is happy with the two Vizios he's purchased (using my Amex card :sweat: )...

I know the amount of info on the various models out there is dizzying but it's always nice to be able to refer to someone who actually owns the TV so you can get some personal feedback from someone you know and trust.

Good luck, kimosabi. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
And Costco supposedly adds an additional year to the existing one year warranty of any electronic product you buy from them ...

I knew this fact. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
Plus if you purchase using your Amex card, Amex will add another year on top of that... Sweet. :victory:

I didn't know this. That good to know. :woot:

dochira wrote:I didn't know this. That good to know. :woot:

I haven't verified this, but several people mentioned this at the AVS forum. :victory: