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Is This The Time To Buy A New TV?...

I recently read an article that sometime shortly after the new year, TV manufacturers will be introducing a whole line of new 1080 HD televisions. It seems like every time there's a significant influx of new technology, prices on older technology (in this case tube TV's) go down measureably.

If this assumption is true, now doesn't seem to be a good time to buy a new TV - correct?

I want to buy a larger TV 36", but don't want to spend a lot of money because I know that in a year or two when HD programming becomes more widespread and TV prices come down I'll make a significant investment in upgrading my HT system.
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raytheprinter
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i just bought a nice tube tv 27" for 200 dollars, im going to wait a few years for a plasma as im pretty sure the prices will be better,,,besides i spend so much on my 2 ch system i couldnt afford any more!!!
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atagi
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unless buying a conventional direct view or crt, or it is absolutely necessary, i wouldn't buy a new tv for at least a couple of years. all the new technologies have their problems, and i expect prices to drop substantially. in a few years you should be able to purchase a better tv for less $$$$$$.

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rockethouse
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I would'nt buy at the moment as technology is quickly moving forward and the current crop of lcd's and plasmas wont give you the resolution that blu-ray can provide ( that is if the format succeeds) but if you have to buy spend as little as possible, I would strongly suggest a bottom end 100hz digital loewe or the like, the pictures that these provide are equal IMO to far more expensive plasmas and will provide you a stunning picture until the next generation plasma becomes generally available and affordable.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Trust me when the 'new' comes,people will be waiting for the 2nd generation;for the 'bugs' 2 B gone. One could wait 10/20 years--if one chooses.---Depends on your passion/portfolio.You are missing a lot of good stuff; now.---Just my opinion.
cdc2
122 posts
 
Wait and something better will eventually come along at a cheaper price.

Buy now and and start enjoying it right away. A year ago I decided to buy a sony plasma and I'm glad I did. Its already provided a year's worth of enjoyment.
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