angel-too Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 BB has this tv for $1499 on BF. It's reviews are 4.5 out of 5.Any one recommend it? Its a fri & sat. sale. Think it will sell outwith the doorbusters? ! THanks!!! http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8320168&type=product&id=1174693928647
trustnoonekmc Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I bought a projection TV from HH gregg just recently. The ONLY drawback to a projection tv is that the light bulbs can burn out (after about 8000 hours use) and need to be replaced for abou $250 each. However, I purchased the 5 year warranty at HH Gregg, for $200, which includes replacement of bulbs for up to 5 years, however many are needed. If this tv will be on alot, you may want to consider adding on the guarantee. I personally liked the picture of a projection TV better than LCDs and Plasma. It works alot better when watching faster moving pictures, like sports. (The only way to get an LCD NOT to show blurry is by having a really fast refresh rate, which you can only get on the top of the line TVs over $2500. If you are looking for a large screen, projection is your best bet. (Just make sure that BB covers light bulb replacement in their guarantee if you plan on using the tv alot.) The average projection bulb will last for 5 years, if the TV is used for 4 hours per day. 8 hours of daily watching brings that down to 2.5 years. But for that size screen, even if you had to buy a bulb, you still can't beat the price.
StealthTM Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 The tv is nice but you can grab a 56in samsung for pretty much the same price off amazon.. Not to mention you can get a even better one, free shipping and no tax.
angel-too Posted November 13, 2007 Author Posted November 13, 2007 I bought a projection TV from HH gregg just recently. The ONLY drawback to a projection tv is that the light bulbs can burn out (after about 8000 hours use) and need to be replaced for abou $250 each. However, I purchased the 5 year warranty at HH Gregg, for $200, which includes replacement of bulbs for up to 5 years, however many are needed. If this tv will be on alot, you may want to consider adding on the guarantee. I personally liked the picture of a projection TV better than LCDs and Plasma. It works alot better when watching faster moving pictures, like sports. (The only way to get an LCD NOT to show blurry is by having a really fast refresh rate, which you can only get on the top of the line TVs over $2500. If you are looking for a large screen, projection is your best bet. (Just make sure that BB covers light bulb replacement in their guarantee if you plan on using the tv alot.) The average projection bulb will last for 5 years, if the TV is used for 4 hours per day. 8 hours of daily watching brings that down to 2.5 years. But for that size screen, even if you had to buy a bulb, you still can't beat the price.Thank you!!! Especially for the projection info. I know nothing about the differences betw. LCD, Plasma, Dlp etc!!! Its for our lower level and want the biggest screen for the best price. I dont see alot of chatter about this size...think I need to line up before midnite?
Just Me Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 We are planning on that same tv. Signing up for Direct TVHD (planned to anyway) and save another $300 brings the TV down to $1200
RonS Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Where did you see this TV for the price of $1499? I don't see it advertised in the flyer Thanks
angel-too Posted November 13, 2007 Author Posted November 13, 2007 Where did you see this TV for the price of $1499? I don't see it advertised in the flyer ThanksAt the bottom of page 8/top of page 9. The page is split.But OMG I just bought the same model on Amazon.com for$1723 no tax no shipping. PLUS they added a gift with purchase,a $400 stand. The stand doesnt have the greatest reviews but I'lltake it!!! If I lugged this set home, I prob.wouldnt have anything toset it on. Im guarateed to get the tv. no crowds and no freezing!!And I can concentrate on other things. All for just $134 extra. I'm happy!! Thanks Stealth!! http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-65733-1080p-DLP-HDTV/dp/B000P584UI/ref=sr_1_1/102-9018804-9416121?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1194929082&sr=8-1
trpleee Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I own a 61" Samsung DLP, it is awesome and I shopped around a lot before purchasing, actually looking at the TV's and their picture. The Mitsubishi was sitting next to the Samsung on the floor at Bestbuy and the Samsung had better, brighter colors due to a much better contrast ratio and Samsung proprietary technology.
RonS Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks! I might just do that! The free stand is worth at least a hundred bucks to me, and not having to try to deal with such a large box on BF... might free me up to snap up a laptop somewhere, too. (Plus my truck is broken down right now... AND I just happen to have a few bux in Amazon gift certificates hanging around!) I'm starting to do a little happy dance.
RonS Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 OK, here's a silly question -- does this TV have the reflective see-every-light-bulb-that's-on-in-the-house screen, or the matte finish that hides reflections? I suppose I should try to find a brick-and-mortar place to see this before I buy it. I wonder if BB has them on display?
angel-too Posted November 14, 2007 Author Posted November 14, 2007 OK, here's a silly question -- does this TV have the reflective see-every-light-bulb-that's-on-in-the-house screen, or the matte finish that hides reflections? I suppose I should try to find a brick-and-mortar place to see this before I buy it. I wonder if BB has them on display?I went and checked this puppy out at BestBuy today...It is Beautious!!!!!!! I think only plasmas have that shinyreflective screen. THe guy did tell me though that becausethis was a BF 2 day sale item, I could purchase it now, price adj.during the two days plus get 10% of the difference...I have tokeep telling myself that even though I'm putting out more money I am getting a stand and the convenience of delivery.
StealthTM Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 I went and checked this puppy out at BestBuy today...It is Beautious!!!!!!! I think only plasmas have that shinyreflective screen. THe guy did tell me though that becausethis was a BF 2 day sale item, I could purchase it now, price adj.during the two days plus get 10% of the difference...I have tokeep telling myself that even though I'm putting out more money I am getting a stand and the convenience of delivery. Stand is awesome deal though, totaly worth it
angel-too Posted November 14, 2007 Author Posted November 14, 2007 Stand is awesome deal though, totaly worth itThanks for making me feel better and directing me to Amazon!!If I told DH about going thru all that at BB for a savings he wouldtotally think I was just to save a few $$. (but I'd do it though!)
RonS Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Did you see it only weighs about 100 pounds? lol BTW, that link didn't work for me (something about a session time out?) but this one worked for me:Link to The Big Honking TV at Amazon.com
angel-too Posted November 14, 2007 Author Posted November 14, 2007 Appearantly the Amazon gift w/purchase stand expired, but the price of the Tv dropped to $1524 .
RonS Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Verrrrrry cool! Now I'm torn! The stand would be excellent, but I think I have some milk crates. lol Link to The Big Honking TV at Amazon.com
Just Me Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 If I could get the $300 off with direct TV through amazon I would be all over that. I want that $300 off direct TV and $100 of an HD DVD player that goes with any TV over $999
RonS Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Hey, now the price is up again to $1723 and no stand!?!Link to The Big Honking TV at Amazon.com grrrrr Edit: Nope the stand is still free.
Just Me Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Hey, now the price is up again to $1723 and no stand!?!Link to The Big Honking TV at Amazon.com grrrrrThat didn't last long did it lol
angel-too Posted November 15, 2007 Author Posted November 15, 2007 When I went to check out this TV at BB yesterday, after the salesguy and I both came clean that we both knew it would be on sale BF, he said that since its a 2 day sale, I could purchase it now and get an adjustment that weekend and they'd also refund 10% of the difference. So in the end youd be getting the sales tax back.
turls Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 YMMV on that one, they often specifically exclude price matching that weekend. I think maybe that salesperson was trying to make quota. Make sure he is there to talk to that weekend.
angel-too Posted November 15, 2007 Author Posted November 15, 2007 After checking the 65", went to check out GPS. Manager said the same thing, as long as it WASNT a doorbuster item, the service desk is closed anyway. But if its a two day item they will honor they're 30 day price guarantee.
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