{"id":448,"date":"2010-04-07T16:35:37","date_gmt":"2010-04-07T22:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cis-nc.com\/wordpress\/?p=448"},"modified":"2010-04-07T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2010-04-07T22:35:37","slug":"should-you-buy-a-demo-hdtv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cis-nc.com\/wordpress\/cisncuser\/flat-panel-tvs\/should-you-buy-a-demo-hdtv\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Buy a Demo HDTV?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before you buy, consider the lifespan of a TV that stays on all the time at full brightness, the accessories that get tossed, the quality of the new sets vs. the old, and more.<\/p>\n

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Retailers are clearing out their HDTV inventories to make room for the 2010 models, which are coming out in a burst, rather than the typical steady stream.<\/p>\n

Should you go for a deal on an older model or wait for a shiny new one?<\/p>\n

HD Guru Gary Merson breaks it down:<\/p>\n

TV Improvements<\/strong>
\nOn the larger LCD and plasma screens, the improvements are fairly substantial in terms of quality, connectivity and of course 3D.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are looking for a higher end model or want 3D (all 40\u2033 and larger), we recommend going for a 2010,\u201d Merson writes.<\/p>\n

Wear and tear<\/strong>
\nThe one thing that tends to wear out on TVs is the light source. TV makers give us the specs for lifespan, but not for the life of a TV that\u2019s on all the time at full brightness, as they would be on the retail floor.<\/p>\n

Merson has some fancy tools for checking the age of a TV, figuring out its age and determining its lifespan.<\/p>\n

Where\u2019s the box?
\n<\/strong>Merson divulges this dirty little Best Buy secret, and apparently they\u2019re not too happy about it:<\/p>\n

Many retailers (including Best Buy) demo larger flat screen sets on the wall, which makes retailing sense. What doesn\u2019t make sense is Best Buy\u2019s wasteful and environmentally irresponsible policy of discarding cartons, packing materials, owner\u2019s manuals, cables, accessories and, incredibly, sometimes even the remote controls and table stands!<\/em><\/p>\n

Should you buy a demo?
\n<\/strong>Ultimately, Merson recommends against it for many reasons. Instead, he suggests this:<\/p>\n

HD Guru recommends purchasing a new factory sealed closeout model if it\u2019s at a substantial discount or go for a 2010 model. A demo unit should only be considered if you do not need to purchase replacement accessories and are offered a 40% discount (offer to pay less to the Best Buy store manager, who has demo price discretion)\u00a0 and even then only buy after you\u2019ve checked the TV\u2019s age and verified there\u2019s no screen burn-in, scratches, chips, scuffs or bulb burnout.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit HDGuru.com<\/a><\/p>\n

by Julie Jacobson<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.electronichouse.com\/article\/should_you_buy_a_demo_hdtv\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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