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MikeWaters · 11-26-2006, 09:46 PM

just got the samsung 42" DLP on Black Friday. Got a great deal. Didn't even have to get up that early.

Man is HD nice. I know I am late to the party, but I find myself choosing to watch the HD over-the-air channels over the satellite non-HD, just because of the picture.

Now if only the MTN were available in HD. I know that is two steps removed. Maybe years before that is a reality, unfortunately.

Zulu451 · 11-26-2006, 10:16 PM

My wife has promised me this to be my post-residency gift to myself as well. I am biding my time well...

MikeWaters · 11-26-2006, 10:20 PM

I talked about getting one for a year. So I had proven it was not a rash decision.

The prices are coming down so far now....The 799 I paid for this is not that much more than the 500 or so I paid for my Sony CRT about six years ago.

If you find a good deal, better get it, and ask for forgivness later.

Better yet, tell her that to pay for it you will get rid of cable/satellite, because of the over-the-air HD channels. And then reup for satellite a couple months later.

Zulu451 · 11-26-2006, 10:32 PM

The old, "better to ask forgiveness than permission philosophy".

I like it!

At the Ft Sam PX, we almost bought a 61" HDTV by JVC for 1699, tax free with media stand. Chickened out at the last momment.

MikeWaters · 11-26-2006, 10:53 PM

maybe if you wife weighed less than 250 you could cut back on the food bill and apply that to the tv. just a suggestion.

Jeff Lebowski · 11-26-2006, 11:20 PM

Yes indeed. Once you watch HD, it is tough to suffer through SD broadcasts. It is wonderful.

Sounds like you got a great deal.

How many channels can you get over the air?

Digital broadcasting is amazing. I was getting most of the locals in HD in my basement with a $20 pair of radio shack rabbit ears.

MikeWaters · 11-26-2006, 11:24 PM

25 channels, most of which are crap content.

TheSizzle36 · 11-26-2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I talked about getting one for a year. So I had proven it was not a rash decision.

The prices are coming down so far now....The 799 I paid for this is not that much more than the 500 or so I paid for my Sony CRT about six years ago.

If you find a good deal, better get it, and ask for forgivness later.

Better yet, tell her that to pay for it you will get rid of cable/satellite, because of the over-the-air HD channels. And then reup for satellite a couple months later.

I got an HDTV before I was married... It was selling for $1,000 in the stores and I got it, plus an HD cable for my xBox for $600. I had a friend who worked at an Ultimate Electronics when they were going out of business and he called me when the display was going on sell. It's great. It's not a Plasma, but it's a nice HD flat screen TV. I also love it.

cougjunkie · 11-27-2006, 01:07 AM

I own two big screens both HD. I have a 60" Toshiba HD big screen. Then i have a 50" LCD Panasonic HD flat screen in my loft where my pool table and other toys are. Nothing better than HD. Mike if you are an NBA fan wait til the playoffs TNT HD is awesome.

BigFatMeanie · 11-27-2006, 02:40 AM

Dang, man. I've got serious TV envy.

I've been thinking about an HD TV for a while now but I haven't been able to pull the trigger. I keep thinking "If prices are continuing to come down, then if I just wait until next year I can get an even better deal".

I'm going to have to buy Mrs. Meanie a new washer/dryer set here in a couple of months. Maybe I can somehow work a new TV into the deal?

11-26-2006, 09:46 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I will never leave my house again just got the samsung 42" DLP on Black Friday. Got a great deal. Didn't even have to get up that early. Man is HD nice. I know I am late to the party, but I find myself choosing to watch the HD over-the-air channels over the satellite non-HD, just because of the picture. Now if only the MTN were available in HD. I know that is two steps removed. Maybe years before that is a reality, unfortunately.

11-26-2006, 11:20 PM	#6
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Yes indeed. Once you watch HD, it is tough to suffer through SD broadcasts. It is wonderful. Sounds like you got a great deal. How many channels can you get over the air? Digital broadcasting is amazing. I was getting most of the locals in HD in my basement with a $20 pair of radio shack rabbit ears. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

11-27-2006, 01:07 AM	#9
cougjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 5,741	I own two big screens both HD. I have a 60" Toshiba HD big screen. Then i have a 50" LCD Panasonic HD flat screen in my loft where my pool table and other toys are. Nothing better than HD. Mike if you are an NBA fan wait til the playoffs TNT HD is awesome. __________________ LINCECUM!

11-26-2006, 10:16 PM	#2
Zulu451 house-elf 3rd class Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 386	My wife has promised me this to be my post-residency gift to myself as well. I am biding my time well...

11-26-2006, 10:20 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I talked about getting one for a year. So I had proven it was not a rash decision. The prices are coming down so far now....The 799 I paid for this is not that much more than the 500 or so I paid for my Sony CRT about six years ago. If you find a good deal, better get it, and ask for forgivness later. Better yet, tell her that to pay for it you will get rid of cable/satellite, because of the over-the-air HD channels. And then reup for satellite a couple months later.

11-26-2006, 10:32 PM	#4
Zulu451 house-elf 3rd class Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 386	The old, "better to ask forgiveness than permission philosophy". I like it! At the Ft Sam PX, we almost bought a 61" HDTV by JVC for 1699, tax free with media stand. Chickened out at the last momment.

11-26-2006, 10:53 PM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	maybe if you wife weighed less than 250 you could cut back on the food bill and apply that to the tv. just a suggestion.

11-26-2006, 11:24 PM	#7
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	25 channels, most of which are crap content.

11-27-2006, 02:40 AM	#10
BigFatMeanie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Jordan Posts: 1,725	Dang, man. I've got serious TV envy. I've been thinking about an HD TV for a while now but I haven't been able to pull the trigger. I keep thinking "If prices are continuing to come down, then if I just wait until next year I can get an even better deal". I'm going to have to buy Mrs. Meanie a new washer/dryer set here in a couple of months. Maybe I can somehow work a new TV into the deal?