Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 On cyber Monday, I told my wife I was looking at TV's as ours has had a mildly dark band about 1 inch wide running from top to bottom for about a year. She replied that she had never noticed it and I was able to live with it as little as I watch TV. So I decided not to proceed on finding a new TV. Well today, while watching the local news at lunch, the screen went completely out so now I have to get a new TV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: On cyber Monday, I told my wife I was looking at TV's as ours has had a mildly dark band about 1 inch wide running from top to bottom for about a year. She replied that she had never noticed it and I was able to live with it as little as I watch TV. So I decided not to proceed on finding a new TV. Well today, while watching the local news at lunch, the screen went completely out so now I have to get a new TV! To be honest I have seen where several retailers their Black Friday and Cyber Monday "sales" were running and the current sales price just relabeled as the current thing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: On cyber Monday, I told my wife I was looking at TV's as ours has had a mildly dark band about 1 inch wide running from top to bottom for about a year. She replied that she had never noticed it and I was able to live with it as little as I watch TV. So I decided not to proceed on finding a new TV. Well today, while watching the local news at lunch, the screen went completely out so now I have to get a new TV! Good Black Friday carry overs out there. TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: On cyber Monday, I told my wife I was looking at TV's as ours has had a mildly dark band about 1 inch wide running from top to bottom for about a year. She replied that she had never noticed it and I was able to live with it as little as I watch TV. So I decided not to proceed on finding a new TV. Well today, while watching the local news at lunch, the screen went completely out so now I have to get a new TV! You do realize that TVs no longer use vaccum tubes...It could be time move into the modern age.... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Texas Lizard said: You do realize that TVs no longer use vaccum tubes...It could be time move into the modern age.... Texas Lizard Pshaw! BTW - Vacuum (Ordered one from Costco) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I have a decent sized house. Even if I watched TV I have nowhere to put one of these giant devices that wouldn't ugly the place up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Check out Sam’s Club and Costco if you have access. Pretty good deals going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 good thing is there are lots to choose from and lots of good deals to be had , bad thing is you cotta get rid of that old one and it has to be recycled these days - you gotta pay for that too , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 12 hours ago, Texas Lizard said: You do realize that TVs no longer use vaccum tubes...It could be time move into the modern age.... Texas Lizard I kinda miss slapping the side of the tv to stop the rolling...or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Cypress Sun said: I kinda miss slapping the side of the tv to stop the rolling...or not. Don't forget holding the mirror while trying to adjust the roll... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 15 hours ago, Texas Lizard said: You do realize that TVs no longer use vaccum tubes...It could be time move into the modern age.... Texas Lizard Yeah and I hear that most of them are color now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 If you get the new one from the right folks, they deliver it, un-pack it, take away the box AND the old junker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I researched this to death. You can find a whole lot of info review at https://www.rtings.com/ I have my research in an Excel spread sheet if you want a copy. If you have a COSTCO near you, stop there and take a peek. The above reviews are VERY picky about features and quality. Taking a good long look at COSTCO might let you find a set that pleases your eyes, regardless of reviews. One primary factor is your viewing area. For me, it is very narrow and a fixed location. For sports parties, a very wide viewing angle is preferred. Wider viewing angles are less sharp due to filters used by Samsung, et al to make this work. The OLED screens have a natural wide and sharp viewing angle, but are prone to screen burn in from banners one finds on News broadcasts. Another factor is upscaling DVD and Blu-Ray movies to the 4k resolution. Sony is the undisputed king of quality for this... and you pay for it. I bought the Hisense U8H in 65-inch because it fits my specific needs of bright, sharp image and narrow viewing angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 We have a "smart TV" that connects to our Wi-Fi. Lots of viewing options but it takes geezers a while to learn how to navigate the menus. If you have a teenager in the family or neighborhood, you might consider getting some training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Yeah and I hear that most of them are color now too. “…Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a color TV Dialing For Dollars is trying to find me I wait for delivery each day until 3:00 Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a color TV..” —Janis Joplin Some of you of a certain age might remember that from the Mercedes Benz song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Isn't bad enough that I remember the song...I remember the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said: Isn't bad enough that I remember the song...I remember the show. You are not alone... Texas Lizard But i loved the song....And the ladies music....She could sing her heart out....And the feelings too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Here you go, old timers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Mine just happens to be a 72Inch LG "Smart TV." And yes, it takes an old codger like me to learn to operate it. Worth it though. Movies and Football onna Big Screen Yes, it takes and old codger like me "a while" to learn to operate it. Connected our cable service and we get all sorts of really good streaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Mine just happens to be a 72Inch LG "Smart TV." And yes, it takes an old codger like me to learn to operate it. Worth it though. Movies and Football onna Big Screen Yes, it takes and old codger like me "a while" to learn to operate it. Connected our cable service and we get all sorts of really good streaming Let the grand kids hook it up....They can do it in there sleep...Also teach you how it works.... Texas Lizard Grand kids equal free tech support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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