Would you buy a demo RP tv?

cheapie · 02-04-2005, 04:00 PM

the local audio/video store has a demo Sony KF42WE610 42 Inch HDTV WEGA LCD Rear Projection for about $1900.

I sure they would deal but I'm worried about getting a demo.

Also, after reading reviews, apparently this model goes through bulbs light crazy. Advice? I like either that or the 36" FD Trinitron® WEGA® HDTV

DarkFury · 02-04-2005, 05:32 PM

Can you get an extended warranty with it?

If so... I'd go for it... if that is what ya want.

johnnymk · 02-04-2005, 06:44 PM

Doesn't seem like a deal to me, especially with the wide screen format. When you're watching in non wide screen, it's probably equal to a 32".

Last time I was in Sam's Club, they had better prices than that for larger LCDs.

ski · 02-04-2005, 07:27 PM

That's a good price.

50" Sony LCD RPTV new at Best Buy can be had as low as $2800.

The replacement bulbs cost $200.

bachviet · 02-04-2005, 08:49 PM

I don't think it's a good deal. Did you ask the saleman/woman how long it was on the floor?

cheapie · 02-04-2005, 08:53 PM

good question. it looks like it's in great shape. no scratches, nicks, etc. but if the bulb's already a year old...

and df....i can get a 2 year warranty. in this case, i'm with you in regards to buying the extended warranty.

ski · 02-05-2005, 01:10 AM

Yeah, the only thing you need to worry about is the bulb going out if it's okay cosmetically. No burn-in issues (that plasmas have) with RPTV. So as long as you make sure bulbs are covered in the warranty, you'll be fine.

I'm 90% sure that CC and BB warranties don't cover bulbs after 90 days, so YMMV with this store.

ski · 02-05-2005, 01:23 AM

STOP!

DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT $200.

http://image.compusa.com/retail/emai...last_377fl.pdf (pdf)

$2199 for the Panny 50" LCD RPTV at CompUSA
Pricematch to Sears using this method: http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/434163/

If you don't have a Sears card yet, it can be had as low as $19XX

otherwise with the PM, it's $2150ish

LPMiller · 02-05-2005, 06:33 PM

plasma burn in is not as bad as some would let you believe, and fully avoidable.

ski · 02-05-2005, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPMiller

plasma burn in is not as bad as some would let you believe, and fully avoidable.

I agree if it's a new unit and the consumer has control of it.

However, a demo plasma has had who-knows-what displayed for who-knows-how-long. To a trained eye, you could spot problems.

yippiekiyeh · 02-11-2005, 02:31 AM

With an extended warranty like DF said, that should help in case any problems arise.

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ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	That's a good price. 50" Sony LCD RPTV new at Best Buy can be had as low as $2800. The replacement bulbs cost $200. __________________ And closer...

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02-04-2005, 08:53 PM	#6
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	good question. it looks like it's in great shape. no scratches, nicks, etc. but if the bulb's already a year old... and df....i can get a 2 year warranty. in this case, i'm with you in regards to buying the extended warranty.

02-05-2005, 01:10 AM	#7
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	Yeah, the only thing you need to worry about is the bulb going out if it's okay cosmetically. No burn-in issues (that plasmas have) with RPTV. So as long as you make sure bulbs are covered in the warranty, you'll be fine. I'm 90% sure that CC and BB warranties don't cover bulbs after 90 days, so YMMV with this store.

02-05-2005, 01:23 AM	#8
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	STOP! DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT $200. http://image.compusa.com/retail/emai...last_377fl.pdf (pdf) $2199 for the Panny 50" LCD RPTV at CompUSA Pricematch to Sears using this method: http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/434163/ If you don't have a Sears card yet, it can be had as low as $19XX otherwise with the PM, it's $2150ish

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