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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Nov 20, 2013 11:29am

I will never Black Friday shop. Not even close to worth it.

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Nov 21, 2013 7:18am

WebFire;1539593 wrote:I will never Black Friday shop. Not even close to worth it.

Part of me wants to watch all of the idiots act crazy....but not sure if I could actually bring myself to do it. If there is a certain item I wouldn't mind having, I usually have a friend or relative that is shopping that day, so I have them get it.

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Nov 22, 2013 12:26pm

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 22, 2013 12:30pm

Well put.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 26, 2013 9:23am

TV Experts. What say you about this TV?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7526463&CatId=4422

Edit: I'm looking for a 22-24" TV/DVD combo, to save wires. I'd like for the power cord to be the only wire I have, as I'll be mounting a Roku on the back of it.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Nov 26, 2013 9:46am

ernest_t_bass;1543380 wrote:TV Experts. What say you about this TV?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7526463&CatId=4422

Edit: I'm looking for a 22-24" TV/DVD combo, to save wires. I'd like for the power cord to be the only wire I have, as I'll be mounting a Roku on the back of it.

Historically tv/vcr and tv/dvd combos have been pretty shit at both functions.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 26, 2013 10:12am

I Wear Pants;1543389 wrote:Historically tv/vcr and tv/dvd combos have been pretty shit at both functions.

Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 26, 2013 1:59pm

I Wear Pants;1543389 wrote:Historically tv/vcr and tv/dvd combos have been pretty shit at both functions.

However, define "shit." I'm not buying this TV for performance. It's just to hang from the ceiling in my sunroom for my girls to watch. This won't be a TV I will use to invite people over to sit around watching.

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MontyBrunswick

Nov 26, 2013 4:26pm

ernest_t_bass;1543580 wrote:However, define "shit." I'm not buying this TV for performance. It's just to hang from the ceiling in my sunroom for my girls to watch. This won't be a TV I will use to invite people over to sit around watching.

Usually poor quality, lacking features.

You get what you pay for.

Also, when the DVD player shits out, you're stuck with a bulky mess.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 1:37pm

Is there really much difference (small TV) in 720p and 1080p? Again, this will not be for group viewing. Just for casual, not every day viewing.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 1:56pm

ernest_t_bass;1544022 wrote:Is there really much difference (small TV) in 720p and 1080p? Again, this will not be for group viewing. Just for casual, not every day viewing.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/720p-vs-1080p-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-hdtv-resolutions/

Generally speaking, if you sit more than 10 feet away from your TV, and your display isn’t bigger than 50 inches diagonally, you won’t be able to tell the difference between 720 and 1080.

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Nov 27, 2013 2:18pm

Usually anything under 40" it doesn't matter.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 2:31pm

WebFire;1544039 wrote:Usually anything under 40" it doesn't matter.

Just had a buddy tell me that there are certain PPV shows on DISH that will only show on 1080p. Dum. Good thing I don't rent PPV.

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Nov 27, 2013 2:32pm

ernest_t_bass;1544042 wrote:Just had a buddy tell me that there are certain PPV shows on DISH that will only show on 1080p. Dum. Good thing I don't rent PPV.

Interesting. Didn't know that.

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Nov 27, 2013 2:33pm

I might be thinking of 240 vs 120 Hz anyway.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 2:36pm

WebFire;1544044 wrote:I might be thinking of 240 vs 120 Hz anyway.

I don't even know what the hell that means in a TV, lol.

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MontyBrunswick

Nov 27, 2013 2:56pm

ernest_t_bass;1544042 wrote:Just had a buddy tell me that there are certain PPV shows on DISH that will only show on 1080p. Dum. Good thing I don't rent PPV.

Even if the source is 1080p, the TV will downsample it to 720p

Commander of Awesome

Posts: 23,151

Nov 27, 2013 3:06pm

ernest_t_bass;1544022 wrote:Is there really much difference (small TV) in 720p and 1080p? Again, this will not be for group viewing. Just for casual, not every day viewing.

Sounds like it's just for you daughters, might as well treat them the same as your wife. Buy the cheapest one possible and then get a 60 in HD 3D tv for yourself.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 3:15pm

Commander of Awesome;1544059 wrote:Sounds like it's just for you daughters, might as well treat them the same as your wife. Buy the cheapest one possible and then get a 60 in HD 3D tv for yourself.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 3:16pm

Commander of Awesome;1544059 wrote:Sounds like it's just for you daughters, might as well treat them the same as your wife. Buy the cheapest one possible and then get a 60 in HD 3D tv for yourself.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 3:16pm

Commander of Awesome;1544059 wrote:Sounds like it's just for you daughters, might as well treat them the same as your wife. Buy the cheapest one possible and then get a 60 in HD 3D tv for yourself.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Nov 27, 2013 3:20pm

I was waiting for ETB to fail with the gifs.

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Nov 27, 2013 4:26pm

like_that;1544066 wrote:I was waiting for ETB to fail with the gifs.

I was waiting for your trollsponse.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Nov 27, 2013 4:38pm

ernest_t_bass;1544087 wrote:I was waiting for your trollsponse.

/etbfail

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Nov 27, 2013 5:07pm

Anyone interested in a PS4 or Xbox1....toys r us is having bundles on sale at midnight. Looks like you pretty much have to buy 2 games with it or a controller and a game. Not really a "deal", but if you are wanting one for face value, here is your chance.