Buying a TV: Should You Get an Extended Warranty?
Q. My friend just bought a 60-inch TV for around $1000 and the store told him he should get the extended warranty for an extra $150. He did. Was that a good move? — Mickey, [...]
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Should You Get a Certified Refurbished TV?
Q. I was shopping for a new TV and I noticed that prices are much, much lower for sets that are called floor models or certified refurbished. I’m very tempted, but are [...]
When’s the Best Time to Buy a New TV?
Q. My family is thinking of buying a new TV, but we were wondering what is the best time to buy one? Is it during the holidays or before the Super Bowl? We want to get the [...]
Buying a TV? Don’t Forget to Save the Box!
Q. I just bought a great new TV online and I installed it myself with no trouble. It looks awesome! But a friend of mine said I should keep the box just in case. Why? He [...]
How to Lower Your Cable TV Bill
Q. My monthly cable TV bill just keeps going up and up. My last bill was about $20 more than before and I’m not even sure why! I don’t want to get rid of my service but I [...]
Why Your TV Looked ‘Better’ In the Store
Q. I went shopping for a TV the other day and was amazed at how bright some sets looked in the store. The picture just seemed to jump out of the set. Why doesn’t my set [...]
Should You Always Buy a TV From a Name Brand?
Q. I often see TV manufacturers that I’ve never heard of selling sets for what seems like really low prices. I’m tempted to buy one, but I’m a little nervous about [...]
Buy a New TV? Here’s Why You Should Keep the Box
Q. I just bought a great new TV online and I installed it myself with no trouble. It looks awesome! But a friend of mine said I should keep the box just in case. Why? He [...]
Buying a New TV: Should You Get an Extended Warranty?
Q. My friend just bought a 60-inch TV for around $1000 and the store told him he should get the extended warranty for an extra $150. He did. Was that a good move? — Mickey, [...]
Why Did My New TV Look Better In the Store?
Q. I went shopping for a TV the other day and was amazed at how bright some sets looked in the store. The picture just seemed to jump out of the set. Why doesn’t my set [...]
What Excites You About New TVs?
Q. I know you have been writing about new TV stuff for a long time. Is there anything in particular that excites you now? Something to look forward to? — Daniel, San [...]
How to Save Money Buying a TV
Q. I am shopping for a new TV and I want to get the best deal possible. Do you have any ideas on how to save money while buying a new set? — Lucy, Dallas, Texas. Lucy, [...]