HELP! My TV Died!

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   Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

   This is a serious post.
   Our TV that Hubby bought to watch the 2006 Winter Olympics just crashed. Kaput.
   We need to replace it ASAP and I am swamped with work and no time to research.
   
   Can anyone recommend a good HD TV under $1,000?
   I believe this one is 40" so that or maybe 42" (doesn't need to be gigante).
   
   Many thanks. You may have saved my marriage! MM

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      Bill Manningposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I've gone without a TV for over 10 years, best thing that I ever did. Try to not get another one and see how much better your life is without one, really.

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   Hey Mighty Mom,
   
   Here is a link to one on Amazon, if it helps.
   
   I'm not sure of the design or other things regarding it, but just checked to see.
   
   http://astore.amazon.com/hdtv.sale-20/detail/B0038KLCQ0

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   Hestia DeVotoposted 13 years ago

   Conventional tv and cable have gone the way of the dodo at my house.  We all watch via the Internet now.

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   Pcunixposted 13 years ago

   Think about features.  Some new TVs have Netflix and other streaming built in - that will likely become very important in the future.
   
   Chet.com has a great section on HDTV advice.

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   paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

   For a major purchase such as this, I would drop by:
   
   http://www.consumerreports.org

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   paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

   ...or drop by your local library magazine section and get the brand recommendations for free.

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   ediggityposted 13 years ago

   You will get some good help over at the HD forums
   
   http://www.highdefforum.com/flat-panel-tvs-38/
   
   But you can't go wrong with anything Panasonic.

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   jerrylposted 13 years ago

   Mighty Mom,  I have a 46 inch and a 40 inch Samsung.
   
   I have never had trouble with either.  My 46 inch tv also
   doubles as my computer screen.
   
   The 40 inch was bought at walmart for about $750.00.
   
   Hope you find what you are looking for.

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   paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

   An afterthought…
   
   Just how dead is it?
   
   Is there a reset button in back?
   
   Is there a fuse in back?
   
   Have you tried rebooting it (unplug/re-plug)?
   
   Tried giving it a good whack or two?

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    LOL and thanks all.
    The TV is really dead, it's really most sincerely dead.
    Hubby has been doing research on a replacement.
    Thanks for all the tips.
    Unfortunately, NOT having a TV is NOT an option in this home.
    As a matter of fact (and this is so sad) we could not have my mother-in-law over for dinner tonight because we don't have TV for her to watch.
    Now you all know our sick little truth.
    Me, I'm cool with just my little old laptop and an Internet connection!

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       
       
       
       Well Mighty Mom, I hope you find a replacement quick. You wouldn't want to keep your mother-in-law out of your house for too long.

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Follow up to yesterday's post.
    We ended up with a SONY LED (not LCD) because LED is supposed to save energy.
    There is a story about the set up of the new TV but I am too exhausted to share it!
    Thanks again all for your inputs and concern.
    And yes, Cags. We will now be able to entertain my dear sweet MIL for Thursday Night Football!

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