I need some advice re:new tv

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:24pm

I have no shame, I'm not proud-I'm ignorant about modern technology. I have to get a new tv immediately. Yes, immediately, like tomorrow am. My tv is on so much that the picture tube is dying at Great Neck speed.

i'm assuming all new tvs are equipped to accept anything I may want to plug into it, right? Or is there anything I have to look out for (you know, to use tivo, dvds, etc_) I'm sure I'll be ok, I just want to make sure. thanks!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:27pm

Are you looking to get a tube tv or a flat screen?

But yes, I would gather most tvs are pretty much 'plug and play' these days.

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:29pm

oops, there we go, I already don't know what I want betweeen those two. Is the price difference huge?

[DG]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:31pm

"I would gather most tvs are pretty much 'plug and play' these days."

As I have seen transvestites abreviated as 'tvs', this just about made me stop breathing.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:31pm

If you can afford it, I would go for a HDTV.

Most of the newer TVs should have jacks to receive most current technology - it is only when you try to intergrate an older technology (i.e., a phono player) with a newer receiver that you have problems.

But, take a list of everything you have to plug in, and the kind of connection must to be sure.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:32pm

sometimes Jane you need to code the channels if you have cable, but that's easy.....

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:36pm

DG - you make me laugh!

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:42pm

DG always has to throw a plug in the wrech!

Thanks guys! so what's the difference betw. hdtv and regular tv?

[KelRel]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:44pm

Starting on New Years this year stores will stop selling analog tv and at some point networks will start broadcasting only in HD. If you don't have an HDTV then you will have to by a converter. I would recomend going ahead and getting an HDTV.

[DG]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:47pm

I hadn't heard that Kel - that's good to know.

Jane - just trying to keep the conversation lively!

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:49pm

Kel-thanks for the info, I will do that.

DG-as long as you keep them pretty funny, witty, clever, and brief.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:51pm

DG... you're on a roll today.

Jane, if I could, I would totally buy an HDTV.

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:53pm

now let's just wait one minute-- HOW MUCH ARE THEY? oy vey.

[KelRel]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:57pm

Also make sure that they are HDTV's not HDTV monitors which means that you still have to buy a converter for it. That is a nice little catch most places forget to mention.

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 3:58pm

Woops, I just checked an it looks like it'll be around $2000. I don't know if I should do it. I just spent $2200 on this computer.

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 4:05pm

Most HD'tvs these days have come down in price since when they were first introduced. I bought a Sony WEGA in 2000 and love it. The thing you need to look for is the word "Integrated". This means HD is ready - if you have doubts, look at the back - there should be five input jacks for HD. If these are not there - it is not integrated HD.

As for the screen - I chose a flat screen. This means that from any angle of the room you view the picture, it does not change. When looking at tv's in the showroom, move from side to side and if it is a true flat screen, the picture remains when standing at a right angle - other screens the picture will either be distorted or disappear all together.

I also have Comcast cable - which supplies the HD converter integrated into the cable box for only five dollars extra a month. It is totally worth it! As time passes, more and more channels will be offering more and more HD channels - which in my opinion - makes it worth the HD purchase.

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/2/06 at 4:49pm

thanks cheeze-I just checked a large chain store's prices, and for a nice big screen, about 30" -it's over $2000.