My TV died last night.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-10, 13:24

I was watching the Arizona game and the screen just went black. Still have sound, but no picture. Can't get the menu or any other source to show up. It's less than 3 years old. Apparently this was a problem for Samsung models made in 2014-2015. This is the 2nd Samsung I've had die on me. The first one died after about 5 years. I think they have the best picture quality but I'm done buying them. I'll try calling them tomorrow but I'm sure they're going to tell me to kick rocks because it's outside the manufacturers warranty. So fucking frustrating.

Anyway, my question is what do I buy next? Vizio? Sony? I've heard good things about Vizios but I've never owned one. At this point I'm just looking for something that's going to last more than 5 years. I assume I'm too late for Black Friday deals. Any input would be appreciated.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-12-10, 13:25

I’m so sorry for your loss y2k. Terrible.

RIP.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-10, 13:29

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:I’m so sorry for your loss y2k. Terrible.

RIP.

Thanks for your concern. I'm starting to think I'm cursed.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2017-12-10, 13:32

My current and previous TVs are Vizio. The older one is like 10 years old. Only replaced it two years ago to upgrade the size but still works. So there's some anecdotal evidence for you.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2017-12-10, 13:33

Ofm and if you have a Costco membership buy from there. Unless the return policy has changed it used to be pretty good.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-12-10, 13:43

I hear oled or something is a must have

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-10, 13:43

Get a projector.

by **kingstonlake** 2017-12-10, 13:48

We bought my mother in law a 55" Vizio last November. It took a dump late October. Called Vizio (100% U.S. based customer service which is awesome). Under warranty, ordered part, sent service guy to her house and he fixed it. Thy extended the warranty another 90 days. Best customer service experience I've ever had. The US based customer service angle will keep me with them forever. Her other Vizio is on 5 years with no problems

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2017-12-10, 13:57

I have an old 32" tube tv in my basement you can have. Only weighs 100-some pounds.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-10, 13:58

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:I have an old 32" tube tv in my basement you can have. Only weighs 100-some pounds.

Your TV sounds fat.

by **DWags** 2017-12-10, 15:24

Mrs DWags tuning in to one of our favorite television picture shows last evening.

My TV died last night. Iegxet

by Guest 2017-12-10, 15:32

I've got a 55" Samsung that's about 5 years old as my main tube, never had a problem with it. It replaced an LG that get fried in a lightning storm. Just bought a 55" Element for $279 as my secondary/back up, I have no faith in TV warranties so buy cheap and heave them.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-12-10, 15:44

#JeSuisYourTV

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-10, 15:50

Sorry for your loss, Y2k. Will there be a service? Where can we send flowers?

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-12-10, 16:04

thoughts and prayers.

by **CORNER BLITZ** 2017-12-10, 16:07

Bought a Vizio from Sams Club overflow/returns area probably 7 years ago and it's still kicking. 32" LCD thats mostly used for tailgating now

There are usually some solid deals on TVs there

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-12-10, 16:24

Slickdeals.net

Don’t be a schmuck and buy one at Best Buy without doing research.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-10, 16:28

TV are too mainstream for me.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-10, 16:31

tGreenWay wrote:Sorry for your loss, Y2k. Will there be a service? Where can we send flowers?

In lieu of flowers, I've set up a gofundme to help out during this terrible time.

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-10, 16:33

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Slickdeals.net

Don’t be a schmuck and buy one at Best Buy without doing research.

If I don't go to Best Buy, how else will I buy a $200 Monster Gold hdmi cord for optimal viewing performance?

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-10, 16:35

y2kMgrad wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Slickdeals.net

Don’t be a schmuck and buy one at Best Buy without doing research.

If I don't go to Best Buy, how else will I buy a $200 Monster Gold hdmi cord for optimal viewing performance?

What TV does God Harbaugh endorse?

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-10, 16:40

Turtleneck wrote:
y2kMgrad wrote:

If I don't go to Best Buy, how else will I buy a $200 Monster Gold hdmi cord for optimal viewing performance?

What TV does God Harbaugh endorse?

One built in nineteen 8-4

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-12-10, 16:42

The only good thing out of this is to remember that the tv is in a better place now

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-10, 16:45

y2kMgrad wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

What TV does God Harbaugh endorse?

One built in nineteen 8-4

You win

by **Floyd Robertson** 2017-12-10, 16:47

y2kMgrad wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

What TV does God Harbaugh endorse?

One built in nineteen 8-4

Floyd is laughing. Hard.

by Herbie Green 2017-12-10, 16:49

I have 3 Samsungs and never had a single problem including my 42 inch plasma which was my first HDTV. I was almost hoping the thing would die to justify buying a new one but damn if it doesn't still look really good. I still remember buying that at circuit city for $1400. I thought the bulb was supposed to burn out or something and I was worried about the replacement cost lol. 1080p had just come out and there was one Sony some dude wanted to buy for like $4000.

by Da Mayor 2017-12-10, 16:54

I bet Jesus Harbaugh could raise it from the dead.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-10, 17:15

Thank me Later

by **y2kMgrad** 2017-12-10, 17:44

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Thank me Later

I would love that, believe me. My wife would kill me though. Our living room isn't very big, so she'd say that "dominates the room." I've always been curious though, where do you put the projector? Does it suspend from the ceiling?

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-10, 17:49

It doesn't have to, but mine does. If you don't project from the ceiling or the rear (behind the screen) than you are probably gonna get heads in the way and stuff.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-12-10, 17:50

A projector probably doesn’t have the quality picture compared to TVs right?

by **Cameron** 2017-12-10, 17:57

I have two Samsungs and a Vizio. I like all three, never had any problems with any of them.

by **InTenSity** 2017-12-10, 18:03

I have a 55" LG oled. I don't regret it. Best screen I've seen. Just love the fact there is no ghosting and darks work right.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-10, 18:05

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:A projector probably doesn’t have the quality picture compared to TVs right?

I'm not a videophile, but in general, yeah it gets pretty damn close. The thing is if you run it in a room where there's a lot of light and you have to run it on the brightest setting the lamp won't last as long. Replacement lamps are usually $150-$300.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-10, 18:25

Y2K probably broke it but he's blaming Samsung for the loss and thinks the company is out to get him.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-10, 18:28

I bet the screen was crowned.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-10, 18:35

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I bet the screen was crowned.

by **Death Roe** 2017-12-10, 18:39

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I hear oled or something is a must have

Yep, OLED is the bomb. Going to be my next TV in a few years.

by **I.B. Fine** 2017-12-11, 00:00

TV? what's a tv, never seen one.

Bob

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-12-11, 00:08

I.B. Fine wrote:TV? what's a tv, never seen one.

Bob

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