new LCD flat panel now what?

[stevepaa]

So I bought the SONY 46XBR2 flat panel LCD.

Anyone bought a power line protector for their LCD or plasma displays? Belkin or monster want $250.

Anyone submerge the TV into the wall? Mine will be almost 8 inches from wall to front of screen.

Anyone buy that TV protection plan from BestBuy? The free replacement within 4 years if it goes bad. Is it worth it? Do LCD TVs go bad?

[Moneyguy1]

Consumer reports has a lot of good info on extended coverage and susceptibility to electrical spike damage. I use the standard protectors available at Best Buy and a number of other outlets.

As for putting it in to the wall. Check the heat generation and whether some kind of cooling fan might be required.

Must be a relatively new model. Largest LCD set listed in the March CR is 37 inches.

[JeremyD]

Originally posted by stevepaa
So I bought the SONY 46XBR2 flat panel LCD.

Anyone bought a power line protector for their LCD or plasma displays? Belkin or monster want $250.

Anyone submerge the TV into the wall? Mine will be almost 8 inches from wall to front of screen.

Anyone buy that TV protection plan from BestBuy? The free replacement within 4 years if it goes bad. Is it worth it? Do LCD TVs go bad?

Nice!



Standard on the power line protector/surge protector

[stevepaa]

SONY, Best Buy and Circuit City are recommending something like this.

http://www.monstercable.com/power/productPagePower.asp?pin=3329&LastPage=Reference%20Power



So what have you guys used? thanks

[wludavid]

Lots of good info and knowledable people here: http://www.avforums.com/forums/index.php

As for a power conditioner, you will notice the difference, but you have to ask yourself how much you're willing to spend for what most people consider a pretty marginal improvement. A good surge protector is all you really need to keep the TV safe from power spikes.

[jriera]

+1 on AVSForums ...

I do have several 'high-end' electronics and all are with basic/good surge protectors. To me anything from Monster Cable et al is just good marketing at work.

[Harlan Chinn]

HDMI connections between your HD source may it be your DVD player or cable box. The beauty of it is, both audio and video in ONE cable!

Here is a website to check out and a good source to buy from if you ever compared prices. Beware of hype and $$$$!

http://www.pacificcable.com/HDMI_Tutorial.htm

I skip the Extended Warranty every time! That is where these stores make the most money!