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I've got a Phillips flat panel in the living room that I bought off of Craigslist for $250 and it's fantastic. But if I buy a small flat panel for the bedroom, it'll likely be a Samsung.
Roku upgraded its OS and now you can search all of Netflix instant catalog directly on the tv. It's pretty cool no longer being limited to what I've put in the instant queueueue. I use the Wii in the living room for instant streaming and I hate the interface. I do most of my Roku-watching in the bedroom anyway - "Friday Night Lights" is my nighttime ritual before sleep now.
So you people have me thinking about a flat screen again :)
I was looking online, and can't see the difference between this at best buy [link]
and this at costco [link]
except maybe the hdmi inputs. But since all I'll ever hook up to it are a tivo and maybe a DVD player, why do I need 4?
Looks like they both have 4 HDMI inputs, so I don't think that's the difference (I didn't look through the rest of the description).
ETA: The Costco model is actually an LED LCD. The Best Buy is just LCD.
Best Buy model: LN40C630K1F
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Costco:UN40C6400
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Is that $400 worth of difference?
I dunno. Depends on use, most likely. Maybe this guide can help? [link]
Better link: [link]
We have one LCD with LED backlighting and there is a difference. Mainly it is in the contrast ratio. With LED backlighting the black level on the panel is excellent. Without it even a total blackout can have a bit if a grey tinge to it.
Did the 1st gen iPod Touch not have speakers? My parents gave Ellie an old one that they say has no sound (unless you plug in speakers).
Correct. It does simple alert and alarm tones only.
I do not love you, Windows 7
My annoyance level has reached 11
I do not love you, Windows 7
Huh, and apparently I haven't had this phone as long as I thought - my contract isn't up for renewal until September. No new phone for me next week after all!
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