Possible TV purchase

[tailes151]

Hey guys,

Apparently my brother bought a new LED tv and is offering to sell me his current 50 in. Samsung DLP with the TV stand that he got with it for $250. He's had the TV for probably close to 3 years now and so far no problems with it. Hasn't even had to change the bulb.

Is there any reason I can't think of why I shouldn't take it from him? I realize that I may have to replace the bulb soon, but apparently replacements for it can be had for around $90~ Also, the TV is only 720p but I only own a wii and a regular non-upconverting dvd player so not being 1080p isn't much of an issue.

Otherwise the only downside I can think of is that I live in a small apartment, so going from a 27" CRT to a 50" DLP might be a bit big.

Thoughts?

--edit--

apparently he bought an LED tv. I've never head of em, but then again I know shit all about tv's.

 

[Muadib]

I have the 56" 1080p model from that year, and if you can find a lamp for $90, please tell me where.

As far as issues go, did you watch it for any length of time? As long as you don't hear any weird noises coming from it, or notice the picture acting funny, you should be good. As far as the size goes, how far do you sit from your current tv?

 

[JackBurton]

He didn't buy an "LED" TV. He either bought an LCD which is LED back lit, or he bought an LED based DLP. That are no "LED TVs."

As for the DLP he is looking to sell you, if he hasn't replaced the bulb in three years, that means YOU are going to replace the bulb. And it will probably be sooner rather than later. If you can find the bulb for $90, great, but that really brings the cost of the TV now to ~$340. And that is IF you can get the bulb for $90. The last time I checked though on a bulb for a 720p Samsung DLP, it was more like around $250 for the bulb.

I don't know man, $250 for a used 720p DLP is kind of iffy. But hey, you can look at the bright side, if you DO buy the TV and replace the bulb, it will be as bright as when it was new.

I wouldn't worry about the size. Unless you are living in a closet, 50" is just fine. And every year you have it, it will become smaller and smaller.

 

[tailes151]

Here is the replacement bulb I found for the TV. Maybe thats not the thing I needed to replace though?

I have watched the TV multiple times (including last weekend) and I've never noticed any noises or weird picture artifacts or the like.

Also, I believe he already bought this tv to replace his current one.

Is $250 high for a used model TV of this type? He told me that if the lamp burned out within a month he'd replace it for me.

Also, I sit approx. 10 feet from the TV.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: tailes151
Here is the replacement bulb I found for the TV. Maybe thats not the thing I needed to replace though?

I have watched the TV multiple times (including last weekend) and I've never noticed any noises or weird picture artifacts or the like.

Also, I believe he already bought this tv to replace his current one.

Is $250 high for a used model TV of this type? He told me that if the lamp burned out within a month he'd replace it for me.

Also, I sit approx. 10 feet from the TV.

Yep, that's an LCD. I figured it was one of the new Samsung LCDs since they have LED posted all over the TV. It's an LCD that is LED edge lit.

 

[s44]

That's an off-brand bulb. The original Philips is $110 (also from discount-merchant).

I'd recommend the set at that price, though. Just be very, very, very careful when moving it. Seriously!

 

[tailes151]

Originally posted by: s44
That's an off-brand bulb. The original Philips is $110 (also from discount-merchant).

I'd recommend the set at that price, though. Just be very, very, very careful when moving it. Seriously!

Why? My brothers was planning on bringing it up to me. If it breaks on the way I guess I can just not buy it!

 

[s44]

DLPs have moving parts, and a screen that can get its geometry messed up by being shoved around.

Tell your bro to be very, very careful if he doesn't want to lose his sale.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

That's very fair. I paid $2,200 for that set's predecessor, the HL-R5067W, and I love it. I've had it for nearly 4 years on the original bulb without a hiccup. In many ways I prefer the DLP image to flatscreens, because it has no screen-door effect at all - it's very filmlike in that way.