Thank you all for your ideas. Unfortunately, an unexpected cash crunch has postponed buying anything right now. I'm even considering down grading my awesome sounding 2-channel rig just to generate some cash for paying bills. A great amount of effort was invested building this system - the thought of dismantling it makes me sick. Anyway, it will be quite some time before I replace the old tube. Bright side: by then maybe OLEDs will be affordable. ;^)
First Plasma/LCD purchase ever - a few questions..
My budget is under $1k and considering 37" - 42" sizes.
Any issues buying from Best Buy?
Any issues buying open stock/demo to save $$?
BB salesman told me I need to have the TV professionally calibrated on a regular basis. Can I DIY this process instead?
Plasma and LCD - does one require more maintenance (calibration) than the other?
And of course, the salesman wants me to buy the top-of-the-line warranty service. I've never ever bought any extended warranty on anything in my life. But is this, or any costly service contract, necessary for these TVs (plasma/lcd)?
I'd be happy to hear about your experiences related to these questions.
Thank you (in advance).
Any issues buying from Best Buy?
Any issues buying open stock/demo to save $$?
BB salesman told me I need to have the TV professionally calibrated on a regular basis. Can I DIY this process instead?
Plasma and LCD - does one require more maintenance (calibration) than the other?
And of course, the salesman wants me to buy the top-of-the-line warranty service. I've never ever bought any extended warranty on anything in my life. But is this, or any costly service contract, necessary for these TVs (plasma/lcd)?
I'd be happy to hear about your experiences related to these questions.
Thank you (in advance).