TrueBeliever
Hater hater
Hey folks. The old GE 20" screen I bought way back in '94 when I was a freshman in college is finally dying out. I could see about getting it fixed but I figure it's time to just get something new. (Would cost about $100 if it even can be fixed, I can get a new one for $250 starting.)
This would be the bedroom TV so it doesn't need to be anything too fancy. I looked at Best Buy's website and we're talking $250-400. I'll maybe go as high as $500 but probably won't need to.
Thing is, this literally is the only TV I have ever purchased. My wife had her own when we met, plus one year her mom up and got her a new one for her birthday (that's the main one.) So I'm looking for any pointers since I haven't done this in so long. One useful tip I found online was to try changing the channels, playing with the volume, etc., in the store so you know if you like it. (Never thought of that.)
Other things: The nearest Best Buy store is 40 minutes away, while stores like Target, Shopko, etc. are much closer. In your opinion(s), is it better to go for the cheaper deal with a farther drive or pay a little more where it's more convenient to return/exchange if there's problems? Do you usually have problems with TVs, or is it one of those "Just pick one and let's go" things?
Anything I'm not thinking of that I should?
Also, any idea how to get rid of the old one? I'd rather not just leave it for the trash man.
This would be the bedroom TV so it doesn't need to be anything too fancy. I looked at Best Buy's website and we're talking $250-400. I'll maybe go as high as $500 but probably won't need to.
Thing is, this literally is the only TV I have ever purchased. My wife had her own when we met, plus one year her mom up and got her a new one for her birthday (that's the main one.) So I'm looking for any pointers since I haven't done this in so long. One useful tip I found online was to try changing the channels, playing with the volume, etc., in the store so you know if you like it. (Never thought of that.)
Other things: The nearest Best Buy store is 40 minutes away, while stores like Target, Shopko, etc. are much closer. In your opinion(s), is it better to go for the cheaper deal with a farther drive or pay a little more where it's more convenient to return/exchange if there's problems? Do you usually have problems with TVs, or is it one of those "Just pick one and let's go" things?
Anything I'm not thinking of that I should?
Also, any idea how to get rid of the old one? I'd rather not just leave it for the trash man.