Random thoughts thread

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by echo419

you guys think tv prices will drop more in the coming months? because this semi-local electronics store is running a special on a LG 60" 4K Ultra HD 120hz for $999.00

I'm having a hard time not jumping all over it.

Originally Posted by gramicci101

TV prices will always drop, especially as new technology comes out.

They do always drop but like everything else if you keep waiting for just the right one at a lower price they sometimes go away and you missed it.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

They do always drop but like everything else if you keep waiting for just the right one at a lower price they sometimes go away and you missed it.

By that time there's usually something better though. I'll wait for 4K to become much more commonplace before spending the money on it. 4K sources are still pretty limited or expensive.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

By that time there's usually something better though. I'll wait for 4K to become much more commonplace before spending the money on it. 4K sources are still pretty limited or expensive.

Ya, would be a major waste here.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ya, would be a major waste here.

The gimmick I love right now is the curved TVs. Any TV is too small to benefit from a curve; it's just a reason to charge more. And they're all "Movie screens are curved, so get the movie experience with us!!" Movie screens are also 30+ feet wide, at least. They're also projection systems.

If you're running a 135" projection screen or a 120" at less than optimal viewing distance, then sure. There's some benefit. But the salesmen would love to convince you that it's the hot new thing for your 60" TV so they can get their commission.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

The gimmick I love right now is the curved TVs. Any TV is too small to benefit from a curve; it's just a reason to charge more. And they're all "Movie screens are curved, so get the movie experience with us!!" Movie screens are also 30+ feet wide, at least. They're also projection systems.

If you're running a 135" projection screen or a 120" at less than optimal viewing distance, then sure. There's some benefit. But the salesmen would love to convince you that it's the hot new thing for your 60" TV so they can get their commission.

I had a curved 55" once. It didn't start out that way but the cat knocked it over. Hard to watch with all the lines and pixels that resulted though.

[soulreapersteve]

Speaking of TV's

http://www.frys.com/product/8363097?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Speaking of TV's

http://www.frys.com/product/8363097?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Damn! I saw you posted and all it was is about a TV!

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Damn! I saw you posted and all it was is about a TV!

LOL! What'd ya expect? xD

My coworker told me that most of the time when buying a new car, people are covered by their insurance for the first 30 days if they are planning to transfer over the plan to new car.

He did tell me to call them up to make sure though. Hopefully, they say yes. I will be a happy camper and taking the car to the beach!

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

My coworker told me that most of the time when buying a new car, people are covered by their insurance for the first 30 days if they are planning to transfer over the plan to new car.

That's pretty standard practice as long as you have coverage now, but certainly worth checking.

[babydriver]

Originally Posted by echo419

you guys think tv prices will drop more in the coming months? because this semi-local electronics store is running a special on a LG 60" 4K Ultra HD 120hz for $999.00

I'm having a hard time not jumping all over it.

OK. so I worked in this business at one time. Electronics have model years just like cars, so what BB and other electronics outlets try to do is to get rid of their old inventory as they head into summer before the new models start arriving in the fall, just ahead of the holiday season. Old, unsold inventory represents tied-up capital, so they start cutting the price towards the summer.

Bear in mind that if you like this set at this price, probably so do a lot of other people. If you truly want it and find the price attractive, buy it now. If you wait for a while, it will be gone and you will have to buy next year's model at next year's price, which will be higher at first. Then the cycle repeats itself. Kind of like The Lion King.


Added: 4K may not have much source material now, but it will still provide the best possible rendition of Blu-Ray and HD pictures. As material comes along, you can begin to add it to your library of video. Win-win.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

That's pretty standard practice as long as you have coverage now, but certainly worth checking.

Called them up, she said I have 14 days to turn my policy over to the new car. Looks like I will be heading to the beach!

More learning was done today.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

That's pretty standard practice as long as you have coverage now, but certainly worth checking.

Yep. Even up here. ( Or more accurate to Soul, down here)

[cdrazic93]

Ok, I'm terribly sorry mods if this may break any forum rules, as its fairly NSFW, but I almost peed myself laughing.

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[AznKirby]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Lots of people with brand new rides getting hit. Completely out of their control.

Someone used my passenger side for a door stop within a month of owning mine. The Curse is real!

Oh, yeah. The Curse is real indeed.
I got rear ended when I was stopped at a light. This was one month into my ownership. Sigh. It still hurts.