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December 05, 2006
Bitchin' Plasma
A couple months ago our beautiful, kick-ass, 32-inch plasma television died a sad death after only 3 years. After the whole debacle with Donkey Dick Sucking Comcast, this is not what we needed. It just stopped working. Not cool.
Three years ago, the TV cost $3000. Luckily we also bought an extended warrantly for $400. I had to get an estimate to have it fixed. Well, the estimate came back at $3000 to repair it. Uh wrong ansa. I faxed the warranty people the estimate and they told me they would send us a brand new 42-inch Philips replacement, cuz they're now cheaper. Fantastic, I love warranties!
The new TV comes with a super cool, but completely unnecessary, Ambilight feature. So my living room will now become a trip-hop lounge when I watch movies. It's kind of like something you would buy at Spencers.
This is awesome. Of course, they just dumped off the new TV, so it should be interesting to see if I can get it all working. I might need the help of a gay A/V tech wizard. Seriously. Rob will buy you a case of beer.
So you all are invited over for movie night. The feature presentation will be Basic Instinct 2, or maybe a Raging Stallion or Mustang Video movie. Don't be late.
Posted by durban bud at December 5, 2006 12:52 PM
Comments
I never get those warranties, because I think I'm getting ripped off and because I'd probably lose the paperwork if I needed to use the warranty.
But that's a heck of a warranty, to get 10 extra inches....
Posted by: Stephen at December 5, 2006 02:21 PM
Cool. What time does movie night start? We'll be there. Oh yeah, our vote is for one of those Raging Stallion or Mustang Video movies...
Posted by: Bubala & Mumi at December 5, 2006 03:01 PM
As a Lesbo it is in my nature to buy warranties. Actually it is female intuition. Glad it worked out for you. Enjoy!
Posted by: Rachael at December 5, 2006 11:29 PM
We have the phillips with the aimbiance light... it is fucking awesome...especially the setting that changes the light colors with the colors on the screen... HDTV is awesome... even makes porn more fun to watch... oh well.. have a good day and enjoy the tv
Posted by: Kelly at December 6, 2006 07:37 AM
The newer tv's are pretty easy to hook up.... or you can just try randomly plugging in different cables until you see a picture!
Posted by: Brian at December 6, 2006 07:46 AM
Wow...Spencers is still around? Who knew??
And I voted for the Mustang movies as well.
Posted by: stebbins at December 6, 2006 09:52 AM
I'm wondering whether the Ambilight increases or decreases the risk of Pokemon seizure.
Posted by: Chris at December 6, 2006 10:29 AM
Chinpokomon seizures - cool!
For once those warranties make good - if I ever get a plasma I will follow suit!
Posted by: TOS at December 6, 2006 10:01 PM
I'll wait for the DB/Jake Dakota movie night thanks.
Posted by: rodger at December 6, 2006 11:42 PM
I got a Panasonic 42" Plasma recently. I also had trouble w/Com-fuck-tactics cable box. The tech guy was even baffled at the strange configuration of ports on the back of their hidef box. He did finally get it working though
Posted by: moby at December 9, 2006 06:58 PM
I'm pretty A/V savvy and sassy, ask me anything.
Posted by: Robosito (Robocub) at December 13, 2006 04:22 PM