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fatlazyless · 12-07-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattle Isle Windy Side

We also cancelled cable and just have Apple TV and an $8 netflix streaming subscription.

Nobody in the house misses cable one bit, should have done this a long time ago.

All this Apple TV is very new to me. Never heard about it? A couple quick questions on Apple TV. What's the least expensive Apple TV device available to be used as a tv monitor? Can it be accessed via a wireless internet connection or is a wired internet connection needed or strongly recommended? What's an Apple TV subscription cost and does it include the Turner Classic Movies channel?

Argie's Wife · 12-07-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

All this Apple TV is very new to me. Never heard about it? A couple quick questions on Apple TV. What's the least expensive Apple TV device available to be used as a tv monitor? Can it be accessed via a wireless internet connection or is a wired internet connection needed or strongly recommended? What's an Apple TV subscription cost and does it include the Turner Classic Movies channel?

This link will answer all your questions better than I can: http://www.apple.com/appletv/

Our household is Mac-centric, so AppleTV is a natural fit for us. The sad part is that our old DVD player, which is a Pioneer, have simply awesome sound - the thing is 11 years old but I can't part with it... so I'm running some wires and some of the home theater set up is wireless - a mix-and-match, I guess.

Argie's Wife · 12-09-2010, 12:34 AM

The beast arrived today, which was a little later than we'd anticipated but still great for free shipping (and considering it's size.)

Amazingly enough it only weighs like 65 lbs.

And since Argie had a really long day at work today, I put on my SuperMom cape and rearranged the living room myself. (I'm a human bulldozer anyhow - add coffee and I'm better than Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons...)

The TV is very easy to set up and reaching the input jacks in the back was simple. I'd read reviews where people complained the TV didn't have enough features but I found it to be just right for us - maybe our needs simple. Considering we're going from an old CRT (28", I think) to this... well... it seemed like too much TV at first.

Because the TV has a bulb I had let it warm up in the house - it sat for about 8 hours before I took it out of the box and wrap. I hooked up the cable, VCR, DVD system, and Wii with no problem. I still have room for another analog device, a USB line, and 3 HDMI ports. I turned it on and a simple, 4-step menu greeted me with simple choices (language, time zone, etc.) and then...

WOW

Great picture. Pretty good sound (I haven't tested that out yet - I'll play with that tomorrow..) and it's just easy to use. Everything just worked like it should. There's a slight delay when you turn it on to when you see a picture - like 6 seconds or so - but that's nothing, really. I have no complaints. Zero.

Argie got home at 9:30 and forgot to complain about the living room being changed... I guess I've done good.

Yosemite Sam · 12-09-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

The beast arrived today, which was a little later than we'd anticipated but still great for free shipping (and considering it's size.)

Amazingly enough it only weighs like 65 lbs.

And since Argie had a really long day at work today, I put on my SuperMom cape and rearranged the living room myself. (I'm a human bulldozer anyhow - add coffee and I'm better than Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons...)

The TV is very easy to set up and reaching the input jacks in the back was simple. I'd read reviews where people complained the TV didn't have enough features but I found it to be just right for us - maybe our needs simple. Considering we're going from an old CRT (28", I think) to this... well... it seemed like too much TV at first.

Because the TV has a bulb I had let it warm up in the house - it sat for about 8 hours before I took it out of the box and wrap. I hooked up the cable, VCR, DVD system, and Wii with no problem. I still have room for another analog device, a USB line, and 3 HDMI ports. I turned it on and a simple, 4-step menu greeted me with simple choices (language, time zone, etc.) and then...

WOW

Great picture. Pretty good sound (I haven't tested that out yet - I'll play with that tomorrow..) and it's just easy to use. Everything just worked like it should. There's a slight delay when you turn it on to when you see a picture - like 6 seconds or so - but that's nothing, really. I have no complaints. Zero.

Argie got home at 9:30 and forgot to complain about the living room being changed... I guess I've done good.

You really are a "SuperMom" !!!!

WOW

This world needs more people like you!!

SAMIAM · 12-14-2010, 01:24 PM

So, AW, what's the final verdict?.....after a few days under your belt just wanted to see if you are happy with the picture....also, on some sets the picture fades a little unless you look at it straight on.......LCDs are like that but plasma is good from any angle.........appreciate a review cause we know you're pretty savvy with electronics. :-)

Argie's Wife · 12-15-2010, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

So, AW, what's the final verdict?.....after a few days under your belt just wanted to see if you are happy with the picture....also, on some sets the picture fades a little unless you look at it straight on.......LCDs are like that but plasma is good from any angle.........appreciate a review cause we know you're pretty savvy with electronics. :-)

It's great...honest. I watched Curious George on 11-2 (HD) today with the Arglets - no fading or any of that...My office is over 50' from the screen and I am at about a 20 degree angle from the TV screen but the picture is still bright/vivid and the definition is excellent. (Our home is open concept - living/kitchen/dining are one large room; my office used to be the dining area.) Remember - this isn't LCD. It's something totally different - DLP.

The one "ug!" moment with the thing: waiting for it to warm up and for the picture to show up on the screen - it takes a little bit - just long enough for you to say, "Gee, did I really hit the power button? Really?"

BroadHopper · 12-15-2010, 10:29 AM

[QUOTE=SAMIAM;145858]So, AW, what's the final verdict?.....after a few days under your belt just wanted to see if you are happy with the picture....also, on some sets the picture fades a little unless you look at it straight on.......LCDs are like that but plasma is good from any angle.........appreciate a review cause we know you're pretty savvy with electronics. :-)[/QUOTE

I got the E370VL from EBay for $300 including shipping. This LCD is as close to plasma as you can get. Set up was awesome. The QAM tuner eliminates the Metrocast HD box. The speakers are marginal, but when hooked up to a theater system. Blowout!

The SRS Tru surround feature softens the commercial sounds. There is a sensor that measures the light in the room and adjust the picture. I love this feature as well.

Can't think of a better set for the price.

I am now looking for a reasonably priced blu-ray that is wifi capable and 1080p ready.

12-15-2010, 10:29 AM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,615 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Vizio [QUOTE=SAMIAM;145858]So, AW, what's the final verdict?.....after a few days under your belt just wanted to see if you are happy with the picture....also, on some sets the picture fades a little unless you look at it straight on.......LCDs are like that but plasma is good from any angle.........appreciate a review cause we know you're pretty savvy with electronics. :-)[/QUOTE I got the E370VL from EBay for $300 including shipping. This LCD is as close to plasma as you can get. Set up was awesome. The QAM tuner eliminates the Metrocast HD box. The speakers are marginal, but when hooked up to a theater system. Blowout! The SRS Tru surround feature softens the commercial sounds. There is a sensor that measures the light in the room and adjust the picture. I love this feature as well. Can't think of a better set for the price. I am now looking for a reasonably priced blu-ray that is wifi capable and 1080p ready. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-09-2010, 12:34 AM	#3
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	The beast arrived today, which was a little later than we'd anticipated but still great for free shipping (and considering it's size.) Amazingly enough it only weighs like 65 lbs. And since Argie had a really long day at work today, I put on my SuperMom cape and rearranged the living room myself. (I'm a human bulldozer anyhow - add coffee and I'm better than Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons...) The TV is very easy to set up and reaching the input jacks in the back was simple. I'd read reviews where people complained the TV didn't have enough features but I found it to be just right for us - maybe our needs simple. Considering we're going from an old CRT (28", I think) to this... well... it seemed like too much TV at first. Because the TV has a bulb I had let it warm up in the house - it sat for about 8 hours before I took it out of the box and wrap. I hooked up the cable, VCR, DVD system, and Wii with no problem. I still have room for another analog device, a USB line, and 3 HDMI ports. I turned it on and a simple, 4-step menu greeted me with simple choices (language, time zone, etc.) and then... WOW Great picture. Pretty good sound (I haven't tested that out yet - I'll play with that tomorrow..) and it's just easy to use. Everything just worked like it should. There's a slight delay when you turn it on to when you see a picture - like 6 seconds or so - but that's nothing, really. I have no complaints. Zero. Argie got home at 9:30 and forgot to complain about the living room being changed... I guess I've done good.

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12-14-2010, 01:24 PM	#5
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,924 Thanks: 350 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	So, AW, what's the final verdict?.....after a few days under your belt just wanted to see if you are happy with the picture....also, on some sets the picture fades a little unless you look at it straight on.......LCDs are like that but plasma is good from any angle.........appreciate a review cause we know you're pretty savvy with electronics. :-)