Mitsubishi WS-65807 ** NEED ADVICE **

[MrCodeDude]

My family was looking for a new big-screen TV and my dad was @ Fry's today and they had the Mitsubishi 65" Widescreen HDTV for $1500 ($1000 knocked off the price because it's a floor model and missing a remote). Is this the best we can get for this price range? I know it's a 2000-2001 model, but it looks like it checks out. Anyone want to put in some final thoughts?
-- mrcodedude

 

[d33pt]

where you gonna get a remote?

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: d33pt
where you gonna get a remote?

Universal remotes are like $25 @ BB.
-- mrcodedude

 

[Ns1]

i can sell you a mitsubishi remote for liek 20 bucks

i only have 398374038409384

 

[MrCodeDude]

Hah, enough about the remote. What about the TV?
-- mrcodedude

 

[charrison]

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
My family was looking for a new big-screen TV and my dad was @ Fry's today and they had the Mitsubishi 65" Widescreen HDTV for $1500 ($1000 knocked off the price because it's a floor model and missing a remote). Is this the best we can get for this price range? I know it's a 2000-2001 model, but it looks like it checks out. Anyone want to put in some final thoughts?
-- mrcodedude

The mitsi remotes are the best.

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: charrison

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
My family was looking for a new big-screen TV and my dad was @ Fry's today and they had the Mitsubishi 65" Widescreen HDTV for $1500 ($1000 knocked off the price because it's a floor model and missing a remote). Is this the best we can get for this price range? I know it's a 2000-2001 model, but it looks like it checks out. Anyone want to put in some final thoughts?
-- mrcodedude

The mitsi remotes are the best.

...
-- mrcodedude

 

[ElFenix]

65" and it was 2500 to start? are you sure?

 

[charrison]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
65" and it was 2500 to start? are you sure?

I got my 55 inch about 18 months ago and it was 2700 at the time. Sounds like i had better not price shop now :|

 

[conjur]

The 65807 is the entry level into the Mits line in that model year.

That said, it's still a great deal for $1500. But, I would seriously consider an extended warranty (if available) and at least an ISF calibration (check out AVS Forum or Home Theater Spot (Mitsubishi forums)

I have the 55857 (mid-level model) and love it!

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: conjur
The 65807 is the entry level into the Mits line in that model year.

That said, it's still a great deal for $1500. But, I would seriously consider an extended warranty (if available) and at least an ISF calibration (check out AVS Forum or Home Theater Spot (Mitsubishi forums)

I have the 55857 (mid-level model) and love it!

Yeah, I'll probably get it ISF calibrated if I think I need it (I see bugs and stuff)
-- mrcodedude

 

[conjur]

That model will definitely suffer from the dreaded 'red-push'.

 

[NewSc2]

A floor model might have significant burn-in problems, or some other damage you might want to check up on before purchasing. For that matter alone, I generally never buy a used RPTV, unless I can make sure that the person I'm buying it from took good care of the TV.

 

[GoSharks]

Originally posted by: NewSc2
A floor model might have significant burn-in problems, or some other damage you might want to check up on before purchasing. For that matter alone, I generally never buy a used RPTV, unless I can make sure that the person I'm buying it from took good care of the TV.

^what he said^

and think of all the time that the TV has been on - it an OLD TV. say it was put out onto the floor in 2001 - that is at least 365 days, 12+ hours a day of on time for the tv.

i would not buy it if i were you

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: GOSHARKS

Originally posted by: NewSc2
A floor model might have significant burn-in problems, or some other damage you might want to check up on before purchasing. For that matter alone, I generally never buy a used RPTV, unless I can make sure that the person I'm buying it from took good care of the TV.

^what he said^

and think of all the time that the TV has been on - it an OLD TV. say it was put out onto the floor in 2001 - that is at least 365 days, 12+ hours a day of on time for the tv.

i would not buy it if i were you

They said it's only been out on the floor for two weeks. I dunno, I haven't seen the TV. My dad is bringing it home tomorrow, I figure I'll look at it myself, then call one of those ISF places, get an estimate and such.
-- mrcodedude

 

[MrCodeDude]

BIZZUMP.
-- mrcodedude