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Post by Anne_in_VA on Apr 4, 2011 11:36:01 GMT -5
Well, we finally did it! We got a new TV! I've been having problems seeing what's on the screen of our old TV and can't always even read the captions, so I knew it was time.
We got a 46" Samsung - and I love it! The color is gorgeous.
Any I'm not posting this on YM at all cause they'd flame me good!
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Post by DebMD (banned) on Apr 4, 2011 11:38:35 GMT -5
Congrats!!! Now you...like me can waste more time together posting and watching our big screen TV's ;D.....  it. |
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Apr 4, 2011 11:41:27 GMT -5
Yeah, but they want me to work here too! I'm dying to play some movies to see how they look, but won't have the time until next weekend.  |
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Post by mmhmm on Apr 4, 2011 11:44:16 GMT -5
Good for you! It's always fun to get something new, and to improve your leisure time choices. I got a new 42" LG TV for my mother not long ago, as she was having trouble seeing her older TV clearly. She just loves the new one! Congrats to you!
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Apr 4, 2011 13:24:50 GMT -5
I'm not sure what DH did as far as cables. I know we talked to the TV guy at the Exchange, and bought some cables, so I guess that's what we got.
We also upgraded our cable to include the HD channels although I don't see much of a difference between them and the regular ones. If after I've watched the HD channels some more and still don't see a difference, I may just cancel the HD package, although I do like the variety package we got since we can now get some of the kids programming we didn't get before and with the grandkids over a lot, that'll come in handy on a rainy day.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 16:58:29 GMT -5
Yay Anne!!! And LOL - chicken (about not posting it on YM). We have Samsung too, but a little smaller, and I agree with the clear picture and vivid color - It is gorgeous! I have to sit far back because it's almost too much to take in the colors are so bright. |
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Post by RoadToRiches on Apr 4, 2011 16:58:56 GMT -5
You should see big difference between HD and non-HD channels.
BTW, if you have kids and you just got HD TV, it would be good idea to rent movie "Cars". It's a kids movie, but it has HD calibration software on it, so it will let you adjust your new TV nicely.
Remember, when you bought your TV, it was set on "store" mode. Pretty much everything turned on to the max. Manufacturers do it, so when their TVs are displayed in the store, it pops out next to other TVs.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 17:04:41 GMT -5
indebt - That's right - there are channels that are much clearer! We also got HD when we first got ours, but our cable company kepts screwing up and the tv would lose the sound or the screen would freeze at the conclusion at almost every show or movie we watched! I got so fed up with it we got rid of the HD. I agree - it's not as vivid now, but it's still amazing. We also got a 32 or 37? inch for the master bedroom and it's even clearer than the 42 inch! It's about 2 years newer.
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Post by RoadToRiches on Apr 4, 2011 17:49:52 GMT -5
You can get free HD channels (local channels only) via roof top antenna or even indoor antenna. Picture will be even better on those channels than going through cable/satellite provider because signal is uncompressed via OTA (Over the air). So in essence, if you are paying a provider to give you HD local channels, you can get them all for free.
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Post by busymom on Apr 4, 2011 19:16:33 GMT -5
Party at Anne's place!!  (Can we potluck?) I'll bring dessert! |
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Post by TD2K on Apr 4, 2011 19:22:43 GMT -5
We got a 46" Samsung - and I love it! The color is gorgeous
Why didn't you go for a big screen?
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Post by DebMD (banned) on Apr 4, 2011 20:10:19 GMT -5
Is 50 inches considered a big screen TV?
42" seems pretty big.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Apr 4, 2011 20:20:02 GMT -5
That's the same size/brand that my brother brought over today. I thought he said 36" when he phoned, but it's actually 46. He just set it up and left, so now I'm playing with adjusting the sound & color to my liking. Aren't they great??
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 21:29:48 GMT -5
How do you like it so far? Does that mean you won't be here as much to play with us?  Meh - Who am I kidding. There is nothing on TV more entertaining than the goofy EE girls (per MU).  |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Apr 4, 2011 21:36:25 GMT -5
So true - I'm listening to it more than actually watching it right now. But I'm sure that'll change once I pop in a movie to watch.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 21:39:29 GMT -5
I'm listening to Harry's Law as I type. Well, it's a commercial now. I usually give it my full attention but I haven't been on much since last Friday and I needed my fix. Did you have a nice birthday today? |
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Post by DebMD (banned) on Apr 4, 2011 21:40:01 GMT -5
Doing these together is an enhanced experience.
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Post by ZaireinHD on Apr 4, 2011 21:40:11 GMT -5
you ladies are funny at how non-tech you're are! LOL now take that HDMI cable and plug it into your computer and use your new 46 inch TV as your computer monitor! |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 21:42:16 GMT -5
you ladies are funny at how non-tech you're are! LOL now take that HDMI cable and plug it into your computer and use your new 46 inch TV as your computer monitor! Pfft. We don't need no tech skillz. That's what you guys are for! ;D |
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Post by ZaireinHD on Apr 4, 2011 21:56:18 GMT -5
yea I know - we're just a tool! |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 22:00:11 GMT -5
yea I know - we're just a tool! That, and you have one too. BTW - You seem to be losing control of yours there.  |
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Post by ZaireinHD on Apr 4, 2011 22:05:01 GMT -5
 my brain is in the gutter! But it sounds like..... well I am in control of my tool - Thank You Very Much! demonstration of using my tool can be requested
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 22:07:38 GMT -5
Based on your avatar it's MAGIC and does tricks! |
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Post by ZaireinHD on Apr 4, 2011 22:15:42 GMT -5
LOL - YO! you are too funny tonight!
My brain is deep in the gutter and I can't stop laughing
cause I know your are talking about something totally innocent.....
So yea I can use my magic stick to plug in the necessary connections
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 4, 2011 22:20:26 GMT -5
Sure. I meant it as something totally innocent.  So what else can it do? ;D |
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Post by ZaireinHD on Apr 4, 2011 22:26:04 GMT -5
Sure. I meant it as something totally innocent. So what else can it do? ;D what else - you ask? My magic stick can bring pleasure to your a woman once finished properly hooking up all the connections... |
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Apr 5, 2011 8:37:01 GMT -5
Sorry guys and gals - We were really busy at work yesterday and I've been fighting a cold so I didn't log on last night to check this thread. I love the new TV even though I haven't watched it much yet. I did watch a couple shows last night in HD and really noticed a difference. Guy Fieri just popped off the screen - too funny! To answer some of the questions - busymom - Party at my place? OK since it's my b-day this week, but someone else has to bring the cake. And it better be homemade and not from a box! I've got hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and iced tea (sweet and unsweet). How's that for a menu? TD - 46" is about as big as we felt we could go. It has to fit in a specific area of our LR and the bigger ones wouldn't fit. Also, we'd have to get a bigger stand and I didn't save up enough for that. ZaireinHD - unfortunately my computer is upstairs, far away from the TV. DH is looking at getting a new laptop and if he does that can we use his old box that way? Do I have to separate you and POM? LOL - get your minds out of the gutter! Mom said so! |
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