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Originally posted by digitalbreach Matthew, Sorry I'm a bit late but didn't think about it before. In case you need HDMI cables this is also a good cheap source for them. Don't be tricked into buying expensive ones unless your wiring across long lengths. clicky---> Monoprice By the way did you wall mount it yourself? Just curious to know cause I hear Geek Squad/Firedog are crazy expensive just for this service. Jonas/aBigWreck, I got an L32 LCD model about 2 years ago when I moved out of my folks place. I enjoyed it but recently it croaked on me. The past two months it had been failing on me as in it would turn off sporadically. I researched online and found several complaints on vizio's (various models). I expect a tv to last me more than 2 years. Now I'm debating whether fixing it (purchasing a new power board for it) or just biting the bullet and buying a new one (not vizio). just my .2 cents take it for what its worth.

I actually just noticed a big green line on the left side of my TV. I've had it since March Although I got it from CostCo so I need to figure out the deal with the warranties there

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Originally posted by aBigWreck I actually just noticed a big green line on the left side of my TV. I've had it since March Although I got it from CostCo so I need to figure out the deal with the warranties there

yeah dude dont wait too long or they'll start dicking you around even more than they probably already will. (sorry I've had bad customer service/warranty experiences)

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I actually don't know much about the warranty. Are they included with all the purchases or is it something seperate that I had to get?

I also lost my receipt since the purchase, do I need it in order to access my warranty? I would assume since it was purchased on my CostCo card that I wouldn't need that.

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Originally posted by Matthew D I got 52" Toshiba REGZA full 1080P (4 HDMI inputs, 2 Colorstream inputs , S video, optical audio input, and a bunch of other doodads I'll prolly never use) for like 1400 bucks WITH shipping and shipping insurance, although, in my case, I had a $500 ebay giftcard, so mine actually was about 900 bucks. But considering the TV retails in the 2500-3000 dollar range, thats still a deal. and just let me say, playing XBox 360 in HD is freaking AMAZING.

$900 for a 52" 1080p LCD is definitely a steal..you should be ashamed!!

I've actually narrowed my search down but I'm waiting to see if prices keep dropping. Especially since I recently got back from vacation and I haven't budgeted for another big purchase. I'm considering wall mounting simply b/c if I go bigger my current TV stand would not be adequate.



aBigWreck,
I've heard Costco is great at taking stuff back/exchanging. Good luck to you.

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Originally posted by digitalbreach $900 for a 52" 1080p LCD is definitely a steal..you should be ashamed!! I've actually narrowed my search down but I'm waiting to see if prices keep dropping. Especially since I recently got back from vacation and I haven't budgeted for another big purchase. I'm considering wall mounting simply b/c if I go bigger my current TV stand would not be adequate. aBigWreck, I've heard Costco is great at taking stuff back/exchanging. Good luck to you.

Yeah I feel even without the gift card tho it would have been a good choice, that Toshiba series of LCD TV has gotten pretty consistant good reviews everywhere I've looked.

What are you looking at brand/model/size wise?

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i've since bought a Samsung LCD 46a550 which I got through Amazon
No tax and free shipping FTMFW

Plus good thing I bought before 09/01 since they've discontinued their price guarantee. Will call them today for the price difference.



btw LCD/plasma prices are dropping like Clos panties at Kappa beach party.


www.hdguru.com

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Originally posted by jonas Your crazy! I got a 47" LCD about a year ago and love that TV. It's the same parts that go into Phillips and Sony. The guys that own Vizio originally started out as a part distributor for other electroncis companies and went into busines for themselves when the flatscreen market went off. So, in essence, you're getting the same quality TV without the price.

two problems:
one, you can't get the parts, so if it breaks, out of warranty, you're fucked.

two, the panels are made at the same plant--they're not the same panels. Even then, there's a lot more that goes into a TV than just the panel, the video processor being the most important piece. The quality is not close to the same...well, maybe the same as a Phillips.

also, LCDs suck.

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Originally posted by inconspicuous also, LCDs suck.

I'd have to argue that. I think it really depends on who makes the TV. The TV I got (a toshiba) is an LCD and it was setup next to a plasma (pioneer) and the picture was actually nicer on the LCD.

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i have both plasma and lcd tv's and my lcd tv's are by far my favorite. granted, the plasmas are off-brand while the LCDs are name brand, but i like the LCDs over the plasmas

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Originally posted by inconspicuous two problems: one, you can't get the parts, so if it breaks, out of warranty, you're fucked. also, LCDs suck.

you can actually get parts for them at Vance Baldwin along with other HDTV manufacturers

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Originally posted by Dirk W. granted, the plasmas are off-brand while the LCDs are name brand, but i like the LCDs over the plasmas

your comparing apples and oranges here. so comment disregarded

ThanksTryAgain.

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