I'd say avoid the tube TV's. They really are obsolete technology at this point. The LCD's also run cooler and use less energy.
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NoiseDesign - Jan 26, 2007 9:51:12 am PST #420 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
Sean K - Jan 26, 2007 9:53:46 am PST #421 of 25496
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Thanks for the input, everyone. I feel I can make a slightly more informed purchase now.
Maria - Jan 26, 2007 10:01:05 am PST #422 of 25496
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Sean, also check Costco. The 32" LCD from VIZIO is $699. I just bought the 37" and you can't beat the features and picture quality for the money. It's got 2 HDMI inputs, 2 Component, 1 DTV, and a bunch of lesser quality hookups.
You also can't beat their return policy, if you decide you don't like it once you get home.
Sean K - Jan 26, 2007 10:03:26 am PST #423 of 25496
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Thanks, Maria!
I don't have a Costco membership though. How much does one of those run?
(I think we might know someone with a membership, but I don't know who, and I doubt they're available to go TV shopping today.)
NoiseDesign - Jan 26, 2007 10:04:54 am PST #424 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
Vizio has been getting very good reviews for the budget LCD lines. We've got a 27" Westinghouse that we've been pretty happy with. I'm kinda meh on my ESA 42" Plasma, but it's also a few years old and only EDTV, not HD. The picture quality is pretty good, but the controls leave a lot to be desired.
-t - Jan 26, 2007 10:07:05 am PST #425 of 25496
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
If you are considering monitors, Sean, be sure and check that the connectors are compatible with your other equipment. I could get by without a tuner, but my receiver has no outputs that a monitor will accept, which takes surround sound out of the picture.
Tom Scola - Jan 26, 2007 10:07:37 am PST #426 of 25496
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I've got a 37" Westinghouse that I'm happy with, too. They seem to be a good value.
Maria - Jan 26, 2007 10:09:39 am PST #427 of 25496
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
How much does one of those run?
$50, and it's worth every penny. If the TV dies on you in 10 years, you can take it back and get a full refund as long as you have your receipt. I'll never buy electronics anywhere else (as long as they have what I want and it makes fiscal sense).
Fred Pete - Jan 26, 2007 10:12:00 am PST #428 of 25496
Ann, that's a ferret.
Not to mention that, if you're able to store things bought in bulk, the membership pays for itself real fast. We'll do a Costco Run about 2-3 times a year to stock up on paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and so on. Because one pack of 20 rolls of paper towels lasts a while.
beth b - Jan 26, 2007 12:28:38 pm PST #429 of 25496
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I think the $$ you'd save on a tv is worth the membership. - We only use our membership 4 to six times a year , but it seems to be worth it for us.