Interesting info Vic. I hope to be TV shopping sometime this year too. I was always under the impression that a professional calibration is a lot more involved and the results are better than anything you can do with a DVD, but as Vic pointed out it would appear on the actual set you are dealing with. One thing I would NEVER buy is a floor model though...you have no idea how long it's been sitting on the floor and running constantly every day during their operating hours. Most floor models have their settings so high to make them bright to the passerby and this can't be good over the long haul!
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).