I don't tend to make New Year's resolutions probably because I can't discipline myself to keep to them.
However, I decided last year that sometime in 2009 I would buy myself a flat screen television. I suppose that amounts to a sort of resolution and it is amazing given my lack of discipline in other areas that I seem to be able to meet commitments that cost me money. And so it has proven yet again.
It only took me to the afternoon of 2 January to purchase the television after spending the afternoon of 1 January and the morning of 2 January researching outlets and comparing prices. My new baby is to be delivered this afternoon and I am spending today at home awaiting its arrival.
I hope I am not jinxing myself posting this before the television's safe delivery. Each of my last three large household goods purchases has gone awry at some point through retailer's incompetence. I must write about this sometime.
Good luck. I only last week bought a Panasonic Viera 81cm LCD. I got it for 2 reasons. The first being that my old TV was old (I posted a pic of it) and the second; I wanted to watch ABC2 and now I can.
ReplyDeleteI too researched Victor but became more confused after reading forums on what people's preferences were. So I joined CHOICE on-line for less than $22 a quarter. With my new found confidence I think I'll become a real consumer now just like the rest of the world. Well the first world really. :)
Firehorse - you are third person in a week that I know of who has purchased a new LCD and all three have purchased Panasonics.
ReplyDeleteI have purchased a Sony Bravia (even with the discount more expensive, I know) and being a size queen from puberty - mine is bigger than yours.
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So, the question begs to be asked, what resolution is your resolution? Ha ha ha - I'm fucking hilarious non? Seriously though that sounds like the perfect present for oneself... well done!
ReplyDeleteWe just got one as well. A Sony, too. We're liking it.
ReplyDeleteMutant/wcs - thanks and good to hear.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the television was delivered this afternoon. Now to get it connected.
Exciting - I want to know what you chose...
ReplyDeleteA bit late, but you will need to be home all day to learn how to connect and/or use it. By now you should be sitting back watching Kerri Ann Kochy or whatever.
ReplyDeleteAndrew - Its stll in its box! The big connection etc starts around the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in your experiences also. I have a very old television and have been toying with the idea of replacing it. In fact, it was gonna be my Christmas present to myself, until I went through the "well, do you really need it? you have a tv that works? why don't you wait until it breaks?" internal conversation. I'll await your review.
ReplyDeleteI hope your flat screen TV arrived in one piece and you are enjoying it. And don't suffer any buyer's remorse either! ;-)
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