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TV what would you do ?
I have a Magnavox 50 inch DLP rear projection TV that we've had for about 10 years now. In that time it has been rock solid but it has needed a new projection bulb about every 2-3 years. The bulb went out again the other day and I'm pondering spending another $100.00+ for a bulb or getting a new flat screen. The new flatscreens in 40-50 inch size have come way down in price and I'm wondering what to do. This is not our main TV but is used a fair amount. What would you do ?
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Throw it to the curb.
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For $100 I would fix it. But I'm cheap.
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Put it on Craig's List and get some money for it and go with a flat screen.
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toss it .. the picture quality of the new stuff is so superior to the rear projection stuff...
life is short >> enjoy
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Needing a new bulb, you won't get jack for it on CL.
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It will cost you at least $10 to get rid of it.
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Put it on the curb with a free sign on it, they'll take it quick.
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To me, it depends on what you watch and the source.
E.g. I watch my TV off TiVo recorded at basic quality. I wouldn't spend up for a better TV, presuming my old one was large enough. If you watch HD, BluRay, etc then get a new TV. I admit I'm not much of a videophile. |
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Under the bus. LED. 65 inches
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Depends, I spent $100 to replace a bulb on the kids playroom 50'.
They use it so rarely it'll last another 10 years.
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In my opinion its time to move on. Better picture quality and lower energy costs with newer technology.
I had a 55" Mitsubishi rear projection HDTV that worked just fine. Other than being older and huge I decided it was time to replace. Got a 50" Panasonic plasma and never looked back.
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beside all the above, you also save space with a flat panel.
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Throw it out and don't replace it. Read a book or hang out on the internet.
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Our 5 1/2 year old $1500 Dell 32" LCD TV just died. It can't be repaired and a replacement costs about $400. My father gave us an older TV that he was throwing away and we're using it. We don't watch enough TV to justify spending the $ on it. Unfortunately, the cost to repair the TVs really doesn't make sense...
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You would pay a 100 bucks to watch TV ?
I think you would have to put a gun to my head and make me
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Yes, I'm guilty of it to a greater extent. But I watch TV. |
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I notice you only have 21000m Plus TV ! I am not sure what you are trying to allude too
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A 50" TV would make an awesome aquarium...
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