My electronics hate me

[Swatcat27]

Hmm, have you called Samsung about that? I had problems w/ my first Samsung plasma (it made a buzzing noise) and they sent someone out to fix it, messed it up worse and replaced it w/ a brand new version of the tv I had. I also bought the 3 yr warranty plan from Best Buy when I bought it just in case I would run into any major problems. Other than that the tv has been great and has a wonderful picture.

The problem is I didnt get a warranty on the TV. It's 3.5 years old now & my nearest Samsung repair guy is 25 miles away. A while ago, I had a convergence problem & I hauled it to a local guy to repair for $200. I decided that the next time it blows up, I won't be fixing it. I have always been a Panasonic guy.

[phins]

The $200 spent just fixing that tv would buy two of my tv's.

Yes, I don't have the HD goodness that you enjoy, but I don't spend much cash on a tv either

That reminds me: What is the most reliable version of the tv's nowadays? Plasma, DLP, or LCD?

If I splurge, I want one that is going to last a while.

[TheoSqua]

The $200 spent just fixing that tv would buy two of my tv's.

Yes, I don't have the HD goodness that you enjoy, but I don't spend much cash on a tv either

That reminds me: What is the most reliable version of the tv's nowadays? Plasma, DLP, or LCD?

If I splurge, I want one that is going to last a while.

They all have their downsides.

Plasma has to be recharged every XXX amount of viewing hours.
DLPs have a bulb that has to be replaced.
LCD has a tendency to have pixels burn out and you'll have "dead pixels" after many many hours of viewing.

[Arthur Dent]

Point-Counterpoint

Point

My Computer Totally Hates Me!

By Vicki Helmholz

About a month ago, I got a new computer here at my reception desk at the dentist's office, and, boy, does that thing have it in for me! I am not kidding. When it sees me coming, I swear, it must be all like, "Oh, goody, here comes Vicki... time to go on the fritz!" I mean, my computer seriously hates me!
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Counterpoint

God, Do I Hate That [expletive]

By Dell Dimension 4100

Jesus Christ. Where should I start with this ignorant cow?

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http://www.theonion.com/content/node/34156

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Just an FYI, Panasonic as a brand doesn't exist like it used to. The name was bought out by some Japanese company recently, a couple years ago.

[Swatcat27]

Just an FYI, Panasonic as a brand doesn't exist like it used to. The name was bought out by some Japanese company recently, a couple years ago.

I'm guessing you are referring to Matsusita. Panasonic was the name they marketed their products in the U.S. They were 'National' in Japan. I grew up on 'National' electronic stuff..my dad worked in the Middle East & never bought another brand.

[clevername]

The $200 spent just fixing that tv would buy two of my tv's.

Yes, I don't have the HD goodness that you enjoy, but I don't spend much cash on a tv either

That reminds me: What is the most reliable version of the tv's nowadays? Plasma, DLP, or LCD?

If I splurge, I want one that is going to last a while.

They all have their downsides.

Plasma has to be recharged every XXX amount of viewing hours.
DLPs have a bulb that has to be replaced.
LCD has a tendency to have pixels burn out and you'll have "dead pixels" after many many hours of viewing.

the plasma being recharged is a myth. There's no changing out of anything in a plasma or an LCD.

Burn in and image retention are the big bugaboos with plasma and are less of a problem now than in the past.

[phins]

The $200 spent just fixing that tv would buy two of my tv's.

Yes, I don't have the HD goodness that you enjoy, but I don't spend much cash on a tv either

That reminds me: What is the most reliable version of the tv's nowadays? Plasma, DLP, or LCD?

If I splurge, I want one that is going to last a while.

They all have their downsides.

Plasma has to be recharged every XXX amount of viewing hours.
DLPs have a bulb that has to be replaced.
LCD has a tendency to have pixels burn out and you'll have "dead pixels" after many many hours of viewing.

the plasma being recharged is a myth. There's no changing out of anything in a plasma or an LCD.

Burn in and image retention are the big bugaboos with plasma and are less of a problem now than in the past.

Does this mean I can't play video games on a plasma?

[TimeForGuinness]

The $200 spent just fixing that tv would buy two of my tv's.

Yes, I don't have the HD goodness that you enjoy, but I don't spend much cash on a tv either

That reminds me: What is the most reliable version of the tv's nowadays? Plasma, DLP, or LCD?

If I splurge, I want one that is going to last a while.

They all have their downsides.

Plasma has to be recharged every XXX amount of viewing hours.
DLPs have a bulb that has to be replaced.
LCD has a tendency to have pixels burn out and you'll have "dead pixels" after many many hours of viewing.

the plasma being recharged is a myth. There's no changing out of anything in a plasma or an LCD.

Burn in and image retention are the big bugaboos with plasma and are less of a problem now than in the past.

Does this mean I can't play video games on a plasma?

you can now...but when they first came out 5+ years ago, they would advise against it.

[cardinalkarp]

Video games are fine on plamas, I have no problem at all. The only thing that I ever get IR on is when I'll pause a dvd for a good period of time or most often is when the station has they're logo on the screen (and its a very solid color, like TLC or something).