We have digital cable and a regular, old 27" (or and inch or two larger) TV. Its going out and we need another one. Im confused. Will I need a digital TV set in the future? If so, when? Do I need a LCD or Plasma screen? Are there regular TVs that are digital. What is a decent set? Im not wanting to spend a whole lot of money.
2007-10-22 14:27:26 · 5 answers · asked by casey 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
They still make "regular" TVs. for around $250 you can go to Walmart and get a brand name 27" CRT TV. These have both digital and analog tuners.
Used CRT type TVs sell for very little money these days. For perhaps $70 you could get a like new 27". If you plan on using an antenna to receive broadcasts, you would need to spend about $20 for a digital converter box so you could keep receiving broadcasts after 2/17/09.
You don't need a LCD or Plasma TV. If you want to spend the money, that's great. You will need a 32" or 37" screen to match the picture height that you are used to.
Opinions vary on what constitutes a "decent" flat panel set. Some people are happy with a less expensive Vizio set, others insist on spending more on a Sony or Sharp.
Once you decide on a screen size, you might post another question. There are web sites that have user reviews. The last four sites that are linked to below have them.
2007-10-22 17:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question. The key to buying a major appliance is to ask questions. Don't buy on impulse. Take your time.
My best advice is to go to Best Buy, Circuit City, or FRYS and look at all the major brands and styles. Choose the one you write down all the details on it.
Come home and do some shopping online.
Pricewatch.com. Pricegrabber.com, and Bizrate.com are great sites to compare prices. Also don't forget about Ebay sometimes you can find a refurbished version for hundreds of dollars cheaper.
Read some reviews by other people. Sometimes people have good insight into the ease of use of a TV.
Once you have done your research and want to purchase. Go back to the store and tell the sales manager that you want to purchase a certain TV but you have found it cheaper online and you are thinking of purchasing it.
They should give you free installation, delivery, or 10% discount on the TV. If they don't goto another store.
This might sound like a lot of work but remember you are gonna be with this TV for at least 10 years so shopping around is worth while.
As for me --- I have a Sharp 61 inch HD TV that I bought off Ebay for $900 about 5 years ago and that included shipping.. This same TV was going for $1500 at most stores. It was refurbished and was perfect when I received it. I love this TV and saved a lot of money by taking my time shopping around.
2007-10-22 15:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by Joe Private 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a plasma HDTV rather then LCD TV.. latest version, excellent picture quality^^ im planing to buy one but it too expensive abt $1k++ the cheapest one & $6k++ the expensive one. If you need a economical one, get LCDTV HDTV. It cost only $400++ the cheapest one but they have not many funtional then plasma HDTV but then also have good picture quality.
2007-10-22 14:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by ☼ Shm ☼ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-01-04 07:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the TV you think looks the most expensive and awesome with cool buttons, (FLAT SCREEN TOO)
hahaha, make sure it's expensive! People will think more of you who see it!
2007-10-22 14:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋