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Tu_triky
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I'm just sharing information as us usual suspects like to do 
No tax, free shipping...that's a pretty good price so I thought I'd post it here.
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| Tu_triky wrote: | I'm just sharing information as us usual suspects like to do
No tax, free shipping...that's a pretty good price so I thought I'd post it here.
Don't shoot the messenger |
I'm still browsing through all the threads/posts at the AVS forum... Whew.
Seems to be a lot of positive buzz on the new Vizio 120Hz 42" and 47" LCDs... And Costco supposedly adds an additional year to the existing one year warranty of any electronic product you buy from them ... Plus if you purchase using your Amex card, Amex will add another year on top of that... Sweet. 
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I'm still browsing through all the threads/posts at the AVS forum... Whew.
Seems to be a lot of positive buzz on the new Vizio 120Hz 42" and 47" LCDs... And Costco supposedly adds an additional year to the existing one year warranty of any electronic product you buy from them ... Plus if you purchase using your Amex card, Amex will add another year on top of that... Sweet. |
Wow, that's pretty sweet as far as the warranty is concerned. |
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| Tu_triky wrote: | | Wow, that's pretty sweet as far as the warranty is concerned. |
Unfortunately, their selection is rather limited... Though my brother is happy with the two Vizios he's purchased (using my Amex card )...
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:20 am Post subject: |
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Unfortunately, their selection is rather limited... Though my brother is happy with the two Vizios he's purchased (using my Amex card )... |
I know the amount of info on the various models out there is dizzying but it's always nice to be able to refer to someone who actually owns the TV so you can get some personal feedback from someone you know and trust.
Good luck, kimosabi. |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:39 am Post subject: |
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And Costco supposedly adds an additional year to the existing one year warranty of any electronic product you buy from them ... |
I knew this fact.
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Plus if you purchase using your Amex card, Amex will add another year on top of that... Sweet. |
I didn't know this. That good to know.  |
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| dochira wrote: | | I didn't know this. That good to know. |
I haven't verified this, but several people mentioned this at the AVS forum.
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Panasonic, as I'm sure you know, is still producing plasmas...in fact their VIERA line is still dominated by plasmas. I dunno since they don't specialize in LCDs and since you're looking for one I wouldn't want to go with them anyway...their LCD business doesn't seem to be a major focus for them. |
Panasonic plasmas are decent, though. 
There are some long-standing stickies in AVS debunking some of the myths regarding plasmas, and also a very objective discussion about what one can expect from either plasma or LCD. It's just a matter of choice... |
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Panasonic plasmas are decent, though. |
Oh I wasn't knocking plasmas I was merely mentioning that the Panasonic product line is predominantly plasma flat panels.
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There are some long-standing stickies in AVS debunking some of the myths regarding plasmas, and also a very objective discussion about what one can expect from either plasma or LCD. It's just a matter of choice... |
AVS has more information than you'll ever need in a lifetime. |
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| Tu_triky wrote: | | AVS has more information than you'll ever need in a lifetime. |
Way more.
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From Gadget Zone:
Sony unveils 240Hz LCD TV
By Damian Francis, 8/28/2008 5:22:16 PM
Sony has been at or close to the forefront of TV technology ever since the good old Trinitron. Today the company went even further by introducing the first ever 240Hz LCD TV and the world’s thinnest TV.
Hold your breath until December (in the US), because that’s when Sony’s 240Hz LCD TVs will be available to the public. Currently LCD TVs are topping out at 120Hz for consumers, and that’s already a significant improvement in speed over the standard 50-60Hz of normal (for want of a better term) LCD TVs. The new 240Hz technology promises to provide the smoothest, most lifelike, movement ever from an LCD TV and will be great for gamers using next-gen consoles especially. We’re still a little concerned about 240Hz with movies though. As it is 120Hz makes TV and movies look a little fake.
The 240Hz technology will be available in the KDL-46W1 and KDL-40W1 that boasts full-HD, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, BRAVIA Engine 2 and 24p support.
This isn’t the only big step forward from Sony though, they have also shown off the KDL-40ZX1 LCD TV that is just 9.9mm thick. It’s not thin on features though. With BRAVIA Engine 2, 120Hz technology and 3,000:1 contrast ratio, imagine having one of these bad boys in your room! |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:03 am Post subject: |
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| bmwracer wrote: | From Gadget Zone:
Sony unveils 240Hz LCD TV
By Damian Francis, 8/28/2008 5:22:16 PM
Sony has been at or close to the forefront of TV technology ever since the good old Trinitron. Today the company went even further by introducing the first ever 240Hz LCD TV and the world’s thinnest TV.
Hold your breath until December (in the US), because that’s when Sony’s 240Hz LCD TVs will be available to the public. Currently LCD TVs are topping out at 120Hz for consumers, and that’s already a significant improvement in speed over the standard 50-60Hz of normal (for want of a better term) LCD TVs. The new 240Hz technology promises to provide the smoothest, most lifelike, movement ever from an LCD TV and will be great for gamers using next-gen consoles especially. We’re still a little concerned about 240Hz with movies though. As it is 120Hz makes TV and movies look a little fake.
The 240Hz technology will be available in the KDL-46W1 and KDL-40W1 that boasts full-HD, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, BRAVIA Engine 2 and 24p support.
This isn’t the only big step forward from Sony though, they have also shown off the KDL-40ZX1 LCD TV that is just 9.9mm thick. It’s not thin on features though. With BRAVIA Engine 2, 120Hz technology and 3,000:1 contrast ratio, imagine having one of these bad boys in your room! |
It probably runs on plutonium like the DeLorien in Back to the Future.
It'd like to see it...as long as I'm wearing a lead suit. |
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bmwracer
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| Tu_triky wrote: | | It probably runs on plutonium like the DeLorien in Back to the Future. |
Was it plutonium?
Oh wait yeah... The second generation car ran off of garbage, right?
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LOL. That looks quite chic. |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:18 am Post subject: |
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| Tu_triky wrote: | | LOL. That looks quite chic. |
Stylish AND functional.
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Stylish AND functional. |
Who needs an umbrella for acid rain when you got a yellow suit and a pair of boots.
But I digress, forgive me...
I'd love to go to a Sony Style store to see that 240 Hz tv to see if one can actually notice a major difference in picture quality. |
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| Tu_triky wrote: | | I'd love to go to a Sony Style store to see that 240 Hz tv to see if one can actually notice a major difference in picture quality. |
A blind test would be the way to go... To eliminate any psychological factors.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: |
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A blind test would be the way to go... To eliminate any psychological factors. |
Like those old Coke vs. Pepsi taste tests. Hehe. |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: |
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A blind test would be the way to go... To eliminate any psychological factors. |
Bit hard to tell the difference if you're blind 
I do know what you mean though 
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| Anime Dad wrote: | Bit hard to tell the difference if you're blind
I do know what you mean though |
Sure you do.... 
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