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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #180 on: October 27, 2014, 11:45:28 AM »

Amazon FireTV stick for $20 for Prime members:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ref=br_imp_ara-1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-1&pf_rd_r=0WNANCG8RNRBV12DPN2R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1958528642&pf_rd_i=desktop
I've been thinking about a new tv.  What's your thoughts on this one..?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-hdtv/3924148.p;jsessionid=1ADB8931A2A158382FDD36BBA0542C15.bbolsp-app01-137?id=1219094473546&skuId=3924148&st=pcmcat220700050011_categoryid$abcat0101001&cp=1&lp=1
Shit that's a NICE price!
Id go 60" its all about the SIZE
My eyes seem to bounce all around the screen while watching a 60".  I'm not sure if that would cause a problem or not..?

Don't listen to them screen envy guys , BD. It's about viewing distance... how far away from the TV you sit. You don't need a 60" if you're only 6 ft away. Otherwise, like you say, you have to uncomfortably scan the screen. Like you're sitting in the front row at the movie theater. And just remember with technology, anything you buy today will be half price in a year.
I'm about 12 - 13 foot away.

Well, then. Get the BIGGEST thing you can fit through the door.  8)
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #181 on: October 27, 2014, 11:46:39 AM »

Amazon FireTV stick for $20 for Prime members:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ref=br_imp_ara-1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-1&pf_rd_r=0WNANCG8RNRBV12DPN2R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1958528642&pf_rd_i=desktop
I've been thinking about a new tv.  What's your thoughts on this one..?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-hdtv/3924148.p;jsessionid=1ADB8931A2A158382FDD36BBA0542C15.bbolsp-app01-137?id=1219094473546&skuId=3924148&st=pcmcat220700050011_categoryid$abcat0101001&cp=1&lp=1
Shit that's a NICE price!
Id go 60" its all about the SIZE
My eyes seem to bounce all around the screen while watching a 60".  I'm not sure if that would cause a problem or not..?

Don't listen to them screen envy guys , BD. It's about viewing distance... how far away from the TV you sit. You don't need a 60" if you're only 6 ft away. Otherwise, like you say, you have to uncomfortably scan the screen. Like you're sitting in the front row at the movie theater. And just remember with technology, anything you buy today will be half price in a year.
I'm about 12 - 13 foot away.

Well, then. Get the BIGGEST thing you can fit through the door.  8)
Yes, the chart said, "60 inch." thanks..!
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #183 on: October 27, 2014, 11:47:54 AM »

Amazon FireTV stick for $20 for Prime members:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ref=br_imp_ara-1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-1&pf_rd_r=0WNANCG8RNRBV12DPN2R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1958528642&pf_rd_i=desktop
I've been thinking about a new tv.  What's your thoughts on this one..?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-hdtv/3924148.p;jsessionid=1ADB8931A2A158382FDD36BBA0542C15.bbolsp-app01-137?id=1219094473546&skuId=3924148&st=pcmcat220700050011_categoryid$abcat0101001&cp=1&lp=1
Shit that's a NICE price!

I as gonna agree, but wasn't sure what Panasonic was going for. Guess I'm a Samsung snob for now. Have to say  for a 55" with 120htz... that does seem like a good price.
Panasonic is known for their Plasma, they make the best on the market. PERIOD.  I think they are a solid company though...but I wouldn't go much bigger than 55" without going 240hz.
Panasonic MADE the best plasmas on the market but they discontinued them about 6 or 8 months ago and they sold for more than the retail prices after that.  I have one about 4 uyears old and a fabulous TV but were no longer available when I needed a new 60".   SAmsung's are arguably the best LED's but frankly the low end LED's are nothing like the higher end ones.  New Samsung curved screen is mighty damn nice but $$$$ compared to lower end stuff.
I still have a regular tube tv that I bought when we bought our house 9.5 years ago. Still works like a champ, and has a fantastic picture. One of the reasons I haven't sprung for a flat screen anything yet, I have a hard time replacing something when it still works so well.
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #184 on: October 27, 2014, 11:48:10 AM »

Damn I am hungry and got 45 minutes or so till lunch.  What is on the menu CG?
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #186 on: October 27, 2014, 11:50:07 AM »

Damn I am hungry and got 45 minutes or so till lunch.  What is on the menu CG?
Monday
$3 meal option-1
   Soup Beef Barley
   Salad Bar
   
$5 meal option-2 combination of any/all of the following:
   Soup  Beef Barley
Salad Bar
    Made to order deli sandwich
    Pork Chop
   Loaded Grilled Cheese
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #187 on: October 27, 2014, 11:51:08 AM »

Amazon FireTV stick for $20 for Prime members:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ref=br_imp_ara-1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-1&pf_rd_r=0WNANCG8RNRBV12DPN2R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1958528642&pf_rd_i=desktop
I've been thinking about a new tv.  What's your thoughts on this one..?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-hdtv/3924148.p;jsessionid=1ADB8931A2A158382FDD36BBA0542C15.bbolsp-app01-137?id=1219094473546&skuId=3924148&st=pcmcat220700050011_categoryid$abcat0101001&cp=1&lp=1
Shit that's a NICE price!

I as gonna agree, but wasn't sure what Panasonic was going for. Guess I'm a Samsung snob for now. Have to say  for a 55" with 120htz... that does seem like a good price.
Panasonic is known for their Plasma, they make the best on the market. PERIOD.  I think they are a solid company though...but I wouldn't go much bigger than 55" without going 240hz.
Panasonic MADE the best plasmas on the market but they discontinued them about 6 or 8 months ago and they sold for more than the retail prices after that.  I have one about 4 uyears old and a fabulous TV but were no longer available when I needed a new 60".   SAmsung's are arguably the best LED's but frankly the low end LED's are nothing like the higher end ones.  New Samsung curved screen is mighty damn nice but $$$$ compared to lower end stuff.
I still have a regular tube tv that I bought when we bought our house 9.5 years ago. Still works like a champ, and has a fantastic picture. One of the reasons I haven't sprung for a flat screen anything yet, I have a hard time replacing something when it still works so well.
Throw that useless bastard away!  It does not have a fantastic picture because it does not have the technical capability to directly deal with the HD Digital Signals.  You just think it has a good picture because that is all you look at.  Jeez went thru this same BS with my 90 year old Dad 10 years ago and I finally threw away his POS with a great picture and put a new one in -  guess what he said wow he never knew the new ones were that good!
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #188 on: October 27, 2014, 11:51:28 AM »

Hello all!  hope everyone had a good weekend!
Good morning Sam!  It was a good weekend, how was yours?
Busy, but good thanks!
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #189 on: October 27, 2014, 11:51:37 AM »

Damn I am hungry and got 45 minutes or so till lunch.  What is on the menu CG?
Monday
$3 meal option-1
   Soup Beef Barley
   Salad Bar
   
$5 meal option-2 combination of any/all of the following:
   Soup  Beef Barley
Salad Bar
    Made to order deli sandwich
    Pork Chop
   Loaded Grilled Cheese
Bingo - Pork Chops!!!! 
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #190 on: October 27, 2014, 11:52:20 AM »

Amazon FireTV stick for $20 for Prime members:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ref=br_imp_ara-1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-1&pf_rd_r=0WNANCG8RNRBV12DPN2R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1958528642&pf_rd_i=desktop
I've been thinking about a new tv.  What's your thoughts on this one..?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-hdtv/3924148.p;jsessionid=1ADB8931A2A158382FDD36BBA0542C15.bbolsp-app01-137?id=1219094473546&skuId=3924148&st=pcmcat220700050011_categoryid$abcat0101001&cp=1&lp=1
Shit that's a NICE price!

I as gonna agree, but wasn't sure what Panasonic was going for. Guess I'm a Samsung snob for now. Have to say  for a 55" with 120htz... that does seem like a good price.
Panasonic is known for their Plasma, they make the best on the market. PERIOD.  I think they are a solid company though...but I wouldn't go much bigger than 55" without going 240hz.
Panasonic MADE the best plasmas on the market but they discontinued them about 6 or 8 months ago and they sold for more than the retail prices after that.  I have one about 4 uyears old and a fabulous TV but were no longer available when I needed a new 60".   SAmsung's are arguably the best LED's but frankly the low end LED's are nothing like the higher end ones.  New Samsung curved screen is mighty damn nice but $$$$ compared to lower end stuff.
I still have a regular tube tv that I bought when we bought our house 9.5 years ago. Still works like a champ, and has a fantastic picture. One of the reasons I haven't sprung for a flat screen anything yet, I have a hard time replacing something when it still works so well.

I still have my Mitsubishi CRT. Thing was top of the line way back in the day and still runs great. I have to keep it in the basement and play all the old Nintendo games on it. If I tried to sell it, I'd probably only get $20... if I was lucky.
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #191 on: October 27, 2014, 11:52:30 AM »

Damn I am hungry and got 45 minutes or so till lunch.  What is on the menu CG?
Monday
$3 meal option-1
   Soup Beef Barley
   Salad Bar
   
$5 meal option-2 combination of any/all of the following:
   Soup  Beef Barley
Salad Bar
    Made to order deli sandwich
    Pork Chop
   Loaded Grilled Cheese
Bingo - Pork Chops!!!!
Pork Chops and a salad sound good!
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #192 on: October 27, 2014, 11:53:02 AM »

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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #193 on: October 27, 2014, 11:53:06 AM »

Amazon FireTV stick for $20 for Prime members:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ref=br_imp_ara-1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-hero-1&pf_rd_r=0WNANCG8RNRBV12DPN2R&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1958528642&pf_rd_i=desktop
I've been thinking about a new tv.  What's your thoughts on this one..?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-hdtv/3924148.p;jsessionid=1ADB8931A2A158382FDD36BBA0542C15.bbolsp-app01-137?id=1219094473546&skuId=3924148&st=pcmcat220700050011_categoryid$abcat0101001&cp=1&lp=1
Shit that's a NICE price!

I as gonna agree, but wasn't sure what Panasonic was going for. Guess I'm a Samsung snob for now. Have to say  for a 55" with 120htz... that does seem like a good price.
Panasonic is known for their Plasma, they make the best on the market. PERIOD.  I think they are a solid company though...but I wouldn't go much bigger than 55" without going 240hz.
Panasonic MADE the best plasmas on the market but they discontinued them about 6 or 8 months ago and they sold for more than the retail prices after that.  I have one about 4 uyears old and a fabulous TV but were no longer available when I needed a new 60".   SAmsung's are arguably the best LED's but frankly the low end LED's are nothing like the higher end ones.  New Samsung curved screen is mighty damn nice but $$$$ compared to lower end stuff.
I still have a regular tube tv that I bought when we bought our house 9.5 years ago. Still works like a champ, and has a fantastic picture. One of the reasons I haven't sprung for a flat screen anything yet, I have a hard time replacing something when it still works so well.
Throw that useless bastard away!  It does not have a fantastic picture because it does not have the technical capability to directly deal with the HD Digital Signals.  You just think it has a good picture because that is all you look at.  Jeez went thru this same BS with my 90 year old Dad 10 years ago and I finally threw away his POS with a great picture and put a new one in -  guess what he said wow he never knew the new ones were that good!
They are bad for your eyes too, cause double-vision, etc...just like the old computer monitors.
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Re: 10/27/2014
« Reply #194 on: October 27, 2014, 11:53:32 AM »

Hello all!  hope everyone had a good weekend!
GFY!
Thank you sir, can I have another?
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