Hey guys. I am looking for a 70+ inch tv and i stumble on the toshiba 72HM196. i read great review for this TV. I am in Canada and am able to get a display model or a new one. Here are the prices.
Display + 4 years Best Buy Warrenty (bulb 1st year) - $2999 + taxes CDN = $2750 US
New in Box - just TV $2999 CDN = $2750 US, no extra warrenty
or with 4 year best buy warrent for $ $3300 CDN = $3000 US
which one would you choose? are these good prices?
I paid 3850$ + taxes (Can) + 550$ extra warranty last september...
2999$ warranty included seems good but you'll probably need a new bulb (200-300$) soon for the floor model.
I paid 3850$ + taxes (Can) + 550$ extra warranty last september...
2999$ warranty included seems good but you'll probably need a new bulb (200-300$) soon for the floor model.
thanks for the reply. the bulb is under warrenty for the 1st year. on the display. would you get the display or the new one based on the prices i told you?
I didn't realize you were talking about the HM, I bought the MX version.
To answer your question I would consider newer models... But I like 72".
I didn't realize you were talking about the HM, I bought the MX version.
To answer your question I would consider newer models... But I like 72".
yeah, was looking for an MX, but can't find it anywhere. as for newer models, are there any 70+ inches for the most $3500? the reason i am considering this older model as it is a good value for 72 inches and had good reviews on it. too bad the new toshiba dlps are the most 65 inchese.
aaronwt
06-27-07, 02:35 PM
A good price but this Tv doesn't accept 1080P on any input. Even the HM197 sets this year only accept 1080P on the HDMI.
And the HM197 sets are inexpensive. I got my 65" for $1700 total from Circuit City.
A good price but this Tv doesn't accept 1080P on any input. Even the HM197 sets this year only accept 1080P on the HDMI.
And the HM197 sets are inexpensive. I got my 65" for $1700 total from Circuit City.
aaronwt how does your new Toshiba compares to your calibrated Samsung? I spend a lot of (too much) time trying to fine tune my Toshiba (in the service and user menus). I recently final obtained the results I was hoping for. I feel Samsung sets are a little better color wise especially out of the box...
hey guys. thanks for your input. as for the new 197s, it isn't up here in canada yet. i picked up a display model for the 72HM196 today for $2750 CDN +taxes including a 4 year extending warrenty and delivery and he gave me 10% off everything else i bought. it is coming on thursday. not to get a shaw HD box.