new tv ?

as i've noted here several times, i'm surrounded by a community chock-full of incredible friends, indeed. 8)

 

How expensive are these professionals?

 

$275-$375.

The settings they adjust can only be accessed through the TV's service menu. And if a customer fiddles with those settings, it usually invalidates the warranty.

 

I'm coming up on year two with my 50-inch Panasonic plasma.
I love it almost unnaturally.
You have to get used to the fact that non-HD program is less clear, but it's a small price to pay for the beauty of that which comes in HD. I paid almost twice what they're charging these days to have my HD for an extra year.
I got to see the Steelers win the Super Bowl on it, and the World Cup. It was worth it.

 

figured i'd bump this up, knowing how folks eagerly awaited the report:

the tv came last wednesday. the hdtv box was installed today.

WOW. what a difference! all the channels look great. but the mets-pirates just came on, the first chance to watch a sports event. WOW!!! ;D ;D ;D

can't wait until football season!!! 8) 8) 8)

 

I feel the same way... how poor are the analog channels -- usually like 2-through-99?

 

the pictures on all channels are amazing. even the sound, which seemed awfully tinny with the old cable box, is vastly improved.

 

Sound is great on my visio and the HD stations are wonderful (but Charter doesnt have enough of them... but analog stations suck

 

Twoback, I just got the same TV -- my first experience with HD. I'll watch anything as long as it's in HD. Hell, I even watch the interviews on Jeopardy now because I love the way that the colors look.

 

Damn, a tv? Melock will be lucky if I pay for a lap dance for him tomorrow.