This Review May Save You Time, Money, and Customer Service.
May 12 '01
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Now, you might come to this opinion, expecting me to give you a detailed description of each and every kind of t.v. out there. I can't do that, however, and instead opt to save you time, money, and customer service issues.
First
Before buying a t.v., you should consider what you want that t.v. for. We have all sorts of needs for t.v.'s in today's technology filled world. T.V's for that new DVD player you got, that new VCR you got. Hey, even that new surround sound system you got.
Or maybe you're a teenager, and looking for that t.v. to give you the ultimate video game experience. Whatever the need, there's a t.v. for you, and to find that t.v. it'll take research on your part. Yes ladies and gentleman, I'm not here to dig out every detail about every t.v., and how it works with new technology today. There's simply to much technology, and t.v's, that it'd take me a year of writing, to cover even half of it.
So yes, research is required on your part. If you want your t.v. for video games, I'd suggest you stay away from T.V's that have vinyl screens, as the game images may burn onto the screen, and ruin it. So you might want to consider how your t.v. can react to those popular gaming machines of today(PS2, N64, etc). Also check if it comes with the necessary hook ups, for the game you want to play. I used to have a t.v. that you had to hook up the game through a plug in, because it had no ports other than the cable wire. So if your t.v. doesn't meet with the requirements, you might have to hook up your gaming system to your t.v. through your vcr. If you don't have a vcr, then you could have a problem, and you might of just wasted money on your purchase.
This also goes for other things as well. When at a store, ask a person who works in the electronics part, what their recommendations are. Usually I find it, that places like Sears, usually hires people that know about the products they're selling, so they can offer their advice. So ask a person, on what their recommendations are. Remember, those people are unbiased, and don't prefer you buy one brand over another becuase they'll make money off it. They make money off you regardless of what you buy, so they'll be willing to give their help to the fullest of their ability.
Second
Consider the quality, and compare prices. For instance, a Sony 26 inch projection T.V. might be cheaper than a RCA 26 inch projection T.V. or vice versa. This will also be research, as you may want to check to see which one's the better quality, and most likely to last longest!
And since there are a lot of top quality brands out there, this might take you more than a little time, but it's well worth it. After all, would you rather buy a t.v. for $100, and have it break down in a month, and then have to go either get it repaired(often times repairs can cost more than it takes to buy a t.v.) depending on the shop you go too. Or would you rather buy a 300 dollar t.v., that will last you 10 years, without needing to be serviced? In the long run, a more expensive t.v. can save you money over the cheaper brand that will give out in a year.
After
After you've made sure that the t.v. has all the necessary hook ups for your DVD, Game, or Surround Sound System, it's time to make sure if it works. Ok, this next one might be a little harder to do, but if you can't do it, then don't buy the t.v. from that store until they let you check it out!
No, I'm not talking about the display products on the shelf, I'm talking about the actual product you'll be buying. Once you've made your decision, ask them kindly if they can take it out of the box, and plug it in, and turn it on for you, to show you that it works. If they refuse, then simply forfeit their service. Trust me, this can save you a lot of time, when buying a t.v.
Why does it save time? Well how many of you have been to a warehouse? How many of you have seen the loading area, and how we load trucks in warehouses? You might be disgusted, if you get to see it. Loading is a touchy subject, and if you can't make a box fit, then you're either scolded by your boss, or you HAVE to make it fit.
What does this mean? People take machines, and force boxes into places that they don't fit. This means even putting the edge of forklifts right through boxes, I mean like tearing holes in them. I used to work in a warehouse, in the loading area. I was taught to make it fit, if it doesn't. This included taking machines and ramming them into the boxes to force them into compact places.
This resulted in broken televisions, messed up vcr's, and battered up DVD players. Trust me, it's not a pretty site, but it's the job of the loaders, to get it into the truck. It's not their job to worry about quality. Heck if it arrives at the store fine, owell, if not, then it's sent back to the warehouse, and it's just more work for the people at the warehouse.
So chances are very good, that you might not end up with a working product. So before going through customer service, and making trips back to the store you purchased from, just make sure your product works. I dont' know how many places actually allow this, but if they don't, they should. And if a place doesn't allow it, then I suggest you walk out. You are a consumer, and as a buyer, you should have the right to inspect the actual product you'll be getting, before you throw away that hard earned money on it.
So Remember
Consider, Research, Make sure. If you follow these, then you'll almost assuredly be happy with the T.V. you buy. Even more so, you'll be happier with not having to worry about customer service as soon as you get home! Specially if this can save you at least 20 minutes in driving. Thanks for reading, and if you have any comments/suggestions about my opinion, I'd be more than glad to hear from you!
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