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cody · 2009-11-23, 05:19 PM

Another Slick Deal:

Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" 1080p Plasma for $1,099.99 (or $990 if using Sears Card) at Sears

khail19 · 2009-11-23, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

I'm still waiting to see if I get the Sammy 50" Plasma and Home Theater/media system for ~$750. Man, if Dell comes through, it's gonna be the deal of the century. The only bummer is the reflective screen. Watching TV during the day may require some better blinds in the living room.

I have a 42" Samsung plasma, and the glossy finish doesn't really bother me at all. There is a bit of glare, but it's not something I ever really notice when the set is on.

cody · 2009-11-23, 08:49 PM

Yah, I think it shold be fine, at least from "my spot" on the couch.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-11-24, 01:14 AM

Honestly if it was something that really was a bother, it would be easy to mask off the screen and then spray the frame with plasti-dip. The reason I say plasti-dip is because its really easy to remove if you ever change your mind and its a clean looking matte finish.

Dean · 2009-11-24, 07:00 AM

You can also just let it acquire a film of special "matte dust"

khail19 · 2009-11-24, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Honestly if it was something that really was a bother, it would be easy to mask off the screen and then spray the frame with plasti-dip. The reason I say plasti-dip is because its really easy to remove if you ever change your mind and its a clean looking matte finish.

The finish on the screen is glossy, not just the frame.

I don't think spraying your new $1000 TV with Plasti-dip is a good idea anyways.

cody · 2009-11-24, 03:11 PM

Joel, you're a Dip.

I got no email from Dell, but all of the sudden my order is showing as shipped and FedEx tracking shows it was shipped yesterday via 2 Day service and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow! One guy already got his and it showed up destroyed by FedEx. I really hope that doesn't happen to mine.

They're shipping to my work and apparently you're not supposed to put Plasma TV's on their side so Dean's gonna be a pal and drive it from my work to my house tomorrow. So tomorrow evening should be pretty sweet if all goes well.

JC · 2009-11-24, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

They're shipping to my work and apparently you're not supposed to put Plasma TV's on their side so Dean's gonna be a pal and drive it from my work to my house tomorrow. So tomorrow evening should be pretty sweet if all goes well.

That's just so you don't crack the glass. Just drive carefully.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-11-25, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

The finish on the screen is glossy, not just the frame.

I don't think spraying your new $1000 TV with Plasti-dip is a good idea anyways.

Why don't all you pussies spring for some window curtains if glare is such a big factor.

cody · 2009-11-25, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Why don't all you pussies spring for some window curtains if glare is such a big factor.

Brilliant. Why didn't I think of that?

Oh, I did.

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Originally Posted by cody

I'm still waiting to see if I get the Sammy 50" Plasma and Home Theater/media system for ~$750. Man, if Dell comes through, it's gonna be the deal of the century. The only bummer is the reflective screen. Watching TV during the day may require some better blinds in the living room.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-11-25, 03:12 PM

My post was actually made days ago before you posted that. For some reason it just now showed up as post 59. weird.

Kevin M · 2009-11-25, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

My post was actually made days ago before you posted that. For some reason it just now showed up as post 59. weird.

Time travel eh? A WITCH! BURN HIM!

cody · 2009-11-27, 11:14 AM

Well, Khail was right. The glare is no worse than it was on my 26" Sony LCD that this was replacing. Picked up the stand for $200 and it's really nice. 50" 1080P, HTS 5.1/media center, and stand all for under a grand. We're stoked!

Edit: To clarify, the reflections are definitely worse. With the blinds open, I can see my own reflection from the couch. However it's really faint and no more annoying than the "glare" from the matt screen on the LCD. I also may just be blinded by my lust for the set.

Crappy Pic:

doubleurx · 2009-11-27, 12:37 PM

Nice Cat!

Dean · 2009-11-27, 12:50 PM

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Nice Cat!

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-11-27, 04:33 PM

I went to costco today and they have a pretty sweet 55" VISIO for like $1200. I would have gotten it but I think I am holding out for a projector.

Cody, you need much bigger speakers now.

Dewey · 2009-11-27, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I went to costco today and they have a pretty sweet 55" VISIO for like $1200. I would have gotten it but I think I am holding out for a projector.

Cody, you need much bigger speakers now.

If you want a projector, I have a Sharp Xr-10s that the lamp just burned out on. They still go for about $750. The lamps cost around $300. I would be okay with letting the projector go for $200.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-11-27, 05:16 PM

I guess it depends. How far back in your closet is it?

I am interested. You can show it to me when I get the other stuff.

Dewey · 2009-11-27, 05:22 PM

It's in there.. haha I'll get to both of them tomorrow morning hopefully.

cody · 2009-11-27, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I went to costco today and they have a pretty sweet 55" VISIO for like $1200. I would have gotten it but I think I am holding out for a projector.

Cody, you need much bigger speakers now.

Ha, I just put the monster old school floor speakers in the garage with the old enormous entertainment system and enormous stereo. This HT system sounds great for the size of the speakers. I basically went form qty to quality with the HTS and from quality to quantity and quality with the 50" TV.

Hey Joel, check this out: Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" 1080p Plasma for $1,099.99 (or $990 if using Sears Card) at Sears

cody · 2009-11-29, 11:39 PM

Recommending to my GF's dad if it's still alive tomorrow.

Samsung LN40B500 40 inch LCD 1080P HDTV for $478 after Bing +Tax

sperry · 2009-11-30, 09:32 AM

Well, I ended up snagging an LN52B530 from BestBuy over the weekend for $1200. It was about $200 more than I wanted to spend on a TV, but I don't think I was going to find a 52" sammy for under $1000 until at least after the new year (barring open box sets returned after black friday).

cody · 2009-11-30, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Well, I ended up snagging an LN52B530 from BestBuy over the weekend for $1200. It was about $200 more than I wanted to spend on a TV, but I don't think I was going to find a 52" sammy for under $1000 until at least after the new year (barring open box sets returned after black friday).

Not bad, especially since it's B&M and the 5% BCB.

There is this, but it's the glossy version:

Samsung 52" 1080p LCD HDTV (LN-52B550) w/ Samsung Blu-Ray Player (BD-P1600) - $1,139 + FSSS

sperry · 2009-11-30, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Not bad, especially since it's B&M and the 5% BCB.

There is this, but it's the glossy version:

Samsung 52" 1080p LCD HDTV (LN-52B550) w/ Samsung Blu-Ray Player (BD-P1600) - $1,139 + FSSS

That's not bad at all, but I really wanted the matte screen. We had a DLP in there before and that's about as matte as screens come and the windows opposite the TV could still be bothersome, so I really wanted a 530 or 630 Samsung and not the 550 or 650.

JC · 2009-12-04, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

That's not bad at all, but I really wanted the matte screen. We had a DLP in there before and that's about as matte as screens come and the windows opposite the TV could still be bothersome, so I really wanted a 530 or 630 Samsung and not the 550 or 650.

Just build a dedicated media room, problem solved!

2009-11-23, 05:19 PM	#51
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Another Slick Deal: Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" 1080p Plasma for $1,099.99 (or $990 if using Sears Card) at Sears __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-11-23, 08:49 PM	#53
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yah, I think it shold be fine, at least from "my spot" on the couch. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-11-24, 01:14 AM	#54
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Honestly if it was something that really was a bother, it would be easy to mask off the screen and then spray the frame with plasti-dip. The reason I say plasti-dip is because its really easy to remove if you ever change your mind and its a clean looking matte finish. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-11-24, 07:00 AM	#55
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2009-11-24, 03:11 PM	#57
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Joel, you're a Dip. I got no email from Dell, but all of the sudden my order is showing as shipped and FedEx tracking shows it was shipped yesterday via 2 Day service and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow! One guy already got his and it showed up destroyed by FedEx. I really hope that doesn't happen to mine. They're shipping to my work and apparently you're not supposed to put Plasma TV's on their side so Dean's gonna be a pal and drive it from my work to my house tomorrow. So tomorrow evening should be pretty sweet if all goes well. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-11-25, 03:12 PM	#61
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	My post was actually made days ago before you posted that. For some reason it just now showed up as post 59. weird. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-11-27, 11:14 AM	#63
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Well, Khail was right. The glare is no worse than it was on my 26" Sony LCD that this was replacing. Picked up the stand for $200 and it's really nice. 50" 1080P, HTS 5.1/media center, and stand all for under a grand. We're stoked! Edit: To clarify, the reflections are definitely worse. With the blinds open, I can see my own reflection from the couch. However it's really faint and no more annoying than the "glare" from the matt screen on the LCD. I also may just be blinded by my lust for the set. Crappy Pic: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2009-11-27 at 11:25 AM.

2009-11-27, 12:37 PM	#64
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2009-11-27, 04:33 PM	#66
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I went to costco today and they have a pretty sweet 55" VISIO for like $1200. I would have gotten it but I think I am holding out for a projector. Cody, you need much bigger speakers now. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-11-27, 05:16 PM	#68
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I guess it depends. How far back in your closet is it? I am interested. You can show it to me when I get the other stuff. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-11-27, 05:22 PM	#69
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2009-11-29, 11:39 PM	#71
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Recommending to my GF's dad if it's still alive tomorrow. Samsung LN40B500 40 inch LCD 1080P HDTV for $478 after Bing +Tax __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-11-30, 09:32 AM	#72
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Well, I ended up snagging an LN52B530 from BestBuy over the weekend for $1200. It was about $200 more than I wanted to spend on a TV, but I don't think I was going to find a 52" sammy for under $1000 until at least after the new year (barring open box sets returned after black friday). __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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