LCD TVs

How in the fuck did you get into my parents house?

 

PhilaYank, I would imagine with a huge gift such as this, the bank's gonna send you a 1099 form -- like one you'd get for freelancing. It would declare the amount of "income" the gift totaled. You may want to check this out with the bank beforehand, so you know what to expect. If you get a 1099, so will the IRS, so they'll be waiting for you to pay up the taxes on your bit of good fortune.

I'd also suggest insuring your apartment, if you haven't already, since someone's gonna see you bringing this haul home with you, and someone likely will be interested in enjoying a no-strings-attached 40-inch TV, if they can land one.

 

With plasma, room images can be reflected on the screen if the room is somewhat bright. We like our Samsung LCD, but there are a lot of good brands out there.

 

Enjoy an electric bill that's the equivalent of a medium-sized suburb.

I read somewhere that the UK is considering taxing plasma/LCD TV owners because of the strain on the electrical grid.

 

No matter what you get, it will be the best TV in your living room.

Some hints for the purchase of an HD TV, since I have two. (I married well, and we both cleaned up on real estate).

The LCD does not hog energy. It is a myth. It uses about 1/10th the energy of your coffee pot. The plasma, though, does use a ton.

I have never looked at my LCDs from an angle and not seen the picture.

When you get a high def TV, you are probably going to want to upgrade your cable or satellite package. This ain't cheap. One bonus is that you can get your HD networks for free using old fashioned rabbit ears.

Buy the TV that suits your room. Putting a 52 inch TV in a 10 foot room is a waste.

786 resolution is very good. I know 1080 is out there, but it is a lot more expensive.

The plasma is a pain to move. If you tilt it, you can screw it up. The LCD does not have this problem.

You DVDs are not going to look as good anymore. They play at a lower resolution than the HD picture.

Good luck and congratulations on the purchase.

 

Gracias, senor 93Diablo.

 

Samsung's picture quality is excellent, especially with shows on HD. You can't go wrong with Sony either.

 

De nada

 

Oh, HD networks are Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and the CW.

No ESPN, Discovery, HBO, etc... Those will cost you.

I just wanted to clear that up.

 

In regards to your other question (about timing the purchase), I would definitely, definitely wait until after Christmas.

 

Congrats, Phila, ol' pal. That's super.

I will send you my Christmas wish list in a PM.

Hey, after the Christmas and TV shopping, can you get any left in cash to pay the taxes? Or maybe you need to buy something that you can return for cash?

 

Not quite sure if that's doable. Plus, I also intend on buying a DVD/VCR player, sound system, printer/fax/copier, office chair and a shredder, all for when I eventually move out.

Also, about how much will the gov't try to filch out of my winnings?