Got a new TV

[darin]

Picked up this Magnavox (Philips) 42" 1080p - delivered this weekend.

The picture quality on HD is FANTASTIC. VERY VERY good - especially considering we paid less than $800 for the piece.

however - showed up with a green/yellow band. I called the maker the day we got the TV - today a guy will come over to diagnose the problem and order the repair parts. The band isn't super-bothersome all the time; but it's noticeable. Once it's fixed, the picture will be top-notch.

[Mr. P]

Picked up this Magnavox (Philips) 42" 1080p - delivered this weekend.

The picture quality on HD is FANTASTIC. VERY VERY good - especially considering we paid less than $800 for the piece.

however - showed up with a green/yellow band. I called the maker the day we got the TV - today a guy will come over to diagnose the problem and order the repair parts. The band isn't super-bothersome all the time; but it's noticeable. Once it's fixed, the picture will be top-notch.

It's new, won't they just replace it instead of a repair?

[darin]

It's new, won't they just replace it instead of a repair?

I'm guessing they're repair it - but we won't know until the (contracted) technician makes his assessment. We got it online from the manufacturer - I'm sure they'll take care of us fine.

Now you'll need a 1080P source/input before you'll see what it can REALLY do. The highest resolution of broadcast/cable/dish is 1080i.

Absolutely! Any suggestions?

[Pale Rider]

Picked up this Magnavox (Philips) 42" 1080p - delivered this weekend.

The picture quality on HD is FANTASTIC. VERY VERY good - especially considering we paid less than $800 for the piece.

however - showed up with a green/yellow band. I called the maker the day we got the TV - today a guy will come over to diagnose the problem and order the repair parts. The band isn't super-bothersome all the time; but it's noticeable. Once it's fixed, the picture will be top-notch.

Now you'll need a 1080P sourse/input before you'll see what it can REALLY do. The highest resolution of broadcast/cable/dish is 1080i. I've got the same problem. I've been watching autions on ebay for the Samsung DP-1400 high def BR DVD player. A very nice unit that will play not only BR DVD's, but all your old DVD's and CD's as well, and it will upscale those old DVD's to 1080P. It will also decode and play the new high def sound tracks, PCM Audio and Legacy dts 5.1 Dolby Digital, and Dolby TrueHD. Of course then you'll need a new receiver that will decode THAT...

It never ends brother.

[nevadamedic]

Demand a replacement TV. Once problems start they keep coming. You should also get a HD DVD player or atleast an up conversion one(you can get a good sony one for about $100) you wont believe the picture. Also with the up conversion one you can play your existing DVD's.

[darin]

I can't believe there's any data to show 'once a problem starts it keeps coming back'. Have any model numbers of DVD players which are 'upped'? Any sugestions?

[Missileman]

I can't believe there's any data to show 'once a problem starts it keeps coming back'.

There are the occasional lemons that will never work correctly. Repaired sets are for the most part as dependable as new ones.

[darin]

thanks!

[Mr. P]

There are the occasional lemons that will never work correctly. Repaired sets are for the most part as dependable as new ones.

Yeah...but on the other hand you bought NEW not one in need of repair.

That's my angle anyway.

[Missileman]

Yeah...but on the other hand you bought NEW not one in need of repair.

That's my angle anyway.

If they can replace the bad circuit board inside with a new one the set IS as good as new.

[glockmail]

There are the occasional lemons that will never work correctly. Repaired sets are for the most part as dependable as new ones.

Not to mention you can usually negotiate an extended warrantee out of the deal. I did that with the first TV I ever bought (last one- no box, so I asked for the extended and they gave it) and I still have it after 21 years. Manufacturers and retailers HATE open-box returns. It destroys their profits.

[nevadamedic]

I can't believe there's any data to show 'once a problem starts it keeps coming back'. Have any model numbers of DVD players which are 'upped'? Any sugestions?

I have the Sony one myself. You have to have an HDMI input on your TV and you have to get the HDMI cable which I reccommend Monster. The two I reccommend are both Sony Model: DVPNS77H/B which is $99.99 and Model: DVP-NS90V which is $199.99 but onsale on Best Buy's website for $179.99, this is the one I have and it's awesome.

[darin]

I have HDMI from my cable box already. There's no way I'd spend more than about $4 on an HDMI cable; I've never seen a difference between cables. I'll look at those models - thanks much!

[nevadamedic]

I have HDMI from my cable box already. There's no way I'd spend more than about $4 on an HDMI cable; I've never seen a difference between cables. I'll look at those models - thanks much!

I guarantee you'll notice a different with those dvd players. The best thing is you can use your dvd's that you already have and you don't have to buy HD or Blu Ray dvd's. Granted it's not completly High Definition but it's so close you won't notice the difference.

Also you really can tell the difference. I paid $100 for my HDMI cable and I bought the cheap one and it had a crisper picture. Also you have to run seperate sound cables and I suggest Monster as well, you can get a cheap set of those for like 12.00 eventhough I bought the high end for 50. Another thing I might reccommend is a Monster Power Bar. You don't need the real expensive one. Just get one that is not just a surge protector but a clean power distributor. You will notice a difference and it will extend the life of your TV. I have one on my 60'' and I think I paid $199 for it.

By the Way - NM; I found both those units cheaper at bhphotovideo.com

I think we'll hold off getting something; I want to put further monies towards an Xbox 360.

You you watch movies it's a waste not to use it to the capacity. I'm sure you will find it cheaper at a lot of places I just told you Best Buy because it's a site I know that has both of them. I think Best Buy has the cheap one on sale for $79.99. I can email you a 12 percent off coupon of mine that im not going to use if you want as well.