Need TV help

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Hey Betty, it's not always about you

Oh, and your old...

It's Nancy... and yep I am!

Hey, I'm sorry if I come off as "preachy"... Like Trip, I like to stay on top of this kind of stuff because it interests me. When someone asks an opinion of this type, it's easy to get into "spending someone else's money so the sky's the limit" mode! I'm with Trip in that if I had an open account, I would buy a LED 240 hz, definitely with WiFi AND USB/memory card capabilities! Especially if it's a "stand alone" device. I and I'm sure many others, get most of those capabilities from PS3s and/or computers hooked up to our tvs. In fact, I saw one recently that has 3 speakers across the front, wireless sub and rears, and a built in blue ray player. Plus it's WiFi, blue tooth and had a couple USB ports!

[azoomm]

OK, goodies are "nice"

But, this will be on the wall. It's a backup. It's a TV to distract my brain so I can sleep while my husband is at work.

I don't play video games.
I don't even watch movies.
It will not have anything else connected to it.

I need it to be a good purchase, but I'm not keeping up with anyone on this. Besides, if it's too good it will be on while my husband is home

[Trip]

Originally Posted by azoomm

OK, goodies are "nice"

But, this will be on the wall. It's a backup. It's a TV to distract my brain so I can sleep while my husband is at work.

I don't play video games.
I don't even watch movies.
It will not have anything else connected to it.

I need it to be a good purchase, but I'm not keeping up with anyone on this. Besides, if it's too good it will be on while my husband is home

In that case, go get a cheap walmart LCD job. Save some coin.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Trip

In that case, go get a cheap walmart LCD job. Save some coin.

Hell, I saw a refurb at Best Buy.com for $500!

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

So?

Really, I don't know that I've ever owned a TV for 5 years.... there is always some new technology or function that comes out and I want the new stuff So, for someone to say that it's going to be gone in 5 years - that doesn't necessarily turn me off to it.

"I replace my stuff often because I like new technology so I'll buy old technology that is almost obsolete already."

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by shmike

"I replace my stuff often because I like new technology so I'll buy old technology that is almost obsolete already."

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

"I replace my stuff often because I like new technology so I'll buy old technology that is almost obsolete already."

Oh shut up - it made sense while typing it

I am that person that won't buy a TV for the sole reason that it's shiny. I DO like to be aware of what is new out there - but the fact that it is being phased or maybe might be "old" technology isn't a good enough reason for me to skip it on a purchase.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Oh shut up - it made sense while typing it

I am that person that won't buy a TV for the sole reason that it's shiny. I DO like to be aware of what is new out there - but the fact that it is being phased or maybe might be "old" technology isn't a good enough reason for me to skip it on a purchase.

Hey you're right. For what you are using it for, it makes no sense to get anything other than a basic tv.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Oh shut up - it made sense while typing it

I am that person that won't buy a TV for the sole reason that it's shiny. I DO like to be aware of what is new out there - but the fact that it is being phased or maybe might be "old" technology isn't a good enough reason for me to skip it on a purchase.

Exactly!! If you find a great deal on something, and you know its going to last at least 5 years (cuz if ya have the extended they gotta replace it if it breaks), it doesnt matter if its going obsolete in a few years. Right now, its good. Next year, its still good. If folks wanna judge ya on your TV, they need something better to do with life.

I cant help you tech gurus, ya'll live on another planet.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Exactly!! If you find a great deal on something, and you know its going to last at least 5 years (cuz if ya have the extended they gotta replace it if it breaks), it doesnt matter if its going obsolete in a few years. Right now, its good. Next year, its still good. If folks wanna judge ya on your TV, they need something better to do with life.

I cant help you tech gurus, ya'll live on another planet.

So sayeth the girl who's selling a pair of jeans because she lost 2 lbs...