badmigraine 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 It used to be that you could get a fairly large TV (28-31 inches say) for about 3-4 man. You still can, in the US...made by Japanese companies no less. But in Japan, these standard non-flat TVs have been taken off the market to force you into paying at least triple the price for the dubious pleasure of watching television. "Mooo..." Let's pretend there was never anything cheaper...we're too good for it now. The screen had--good heavens!!--a slight curvature!! Terrible. Who could ever want one of THOSE. 200,000 might get you a tiny 23-inch LCD or plasma screen...or you can drop 9 or 10 man on a flat-screen standard model. There's no sweet spot in the market anymore. What about someone who remembers a 30+ inch TV for 3 man? And actually bought one here in 1999, then bought one in the US in 2003? ANSWER: you don't get to watch TV much anymore. Maybe this is a good thing. Sure I want a 50-inch plasma model. Me and everyone else... But when I get to the store on too much coffee and in an impulse-buying mood, I just can't bring myself to buy any TV remotely that expensive. I mean, come on. Is there anything on TV or DVDs that is going to make me feel better about dropping $3000+ on a television ?! I understand retail is all about revenue per square meter, but this is crazy. Who are all these people dropping thousands on TVs that used to cost them a fraction of that? Sheesh. Link to post Share on other sites
montoya 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 There are some decent buys here: http://www.biccamera.com/bicbic/jsp/w/ca...isual/index.jsp Link to post Share on other sites
badmigraine 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Author Share Posted September 13, 2004 Not bad! But I miss "conventional" TVs like 27" (about 2 man) or this 36" (about 4 man) Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Is watching TV fun? Why do you need TV? Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I was in an electic shop today - there were lots of 25-29 inch flat tvs for around 30-40,000 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 my wife works for a reform company so we can get most things for free. got a 25" tv yesterday as a second tv for the inlaws when we sleep over. Got a new washing machine that way 2 weeks ago. The flat screens are a joke but that have and will come down more as the companies start to really slug it out. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 what r u talking about???? I buy 28" flat screen for 5man! I see still everywhere. maybe you looking in very expensive shop?? Link to post Share on other sites
maoriboy 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 And who would want a plasma screen tv anyway??? well I do but Im not paying that much money for one espexially with what Ive heard about the reliablity of the current generation screens, some of them lasting less than 3-4 years before deformation and/or bleeding of the plasma. Conveniently this time period is usually outside the manufacturers warranty. If anyones heard of different please correct me Link to post Share on other sites
badmigraine 0 Posted September 13, 2004 Author Share Posted September 13, 2004 Maybe I didn't say it right... I like TV enough to spend about 2 man for a 28+ inch model. I did that a few years back here in Tokyo, and I did it a couple years ago in the US The trend used to be, every year they got cheaper and loaded with more and more features. Now there's a new trend...the TVs all got "better"...in fact, they are too good for me. I just can't see spending more than 2-3 man on this. With the tedious crap on TV, I don't watch much. A DVD is nice once in awhile, esp. now that we have a new baby and don't go out evenings anymore. But if I have to make it an investment, then count me out. TVs. They moved to the Ritz, and I am still living in a rented place. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Mine's too good for me, but I'll live with that. I got a fab deal on a 42inch plasma last year. Do I watch Japanese tv? Almost none. Do I watch DVDs, and hi-vision movies, sky etc - hell, yeah!! Will it burn out in 4 years? I don't know. I'll just site back and enjoy it for right now. Link to post Share on other sites
badmigraine 0 Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 42 inch plasma Wow! Makes me want to rent sci fi DVDs..! I can smell the popcorn now... Maybe I'm revealing too much about my age here, but here goes... "TV party tonight! TV party tonight Got nothin better to do Than watch TV, and have a couple of brews.." Link to post Share on other sites
z1ppo 0 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Nice to be in the military with the access to american priced appliances~ Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I submit that within the range of TV sizes, larger is not better in any way than smaller. We have a Sanyo TV that's about 35 cm across, and it does the job. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yes, I really wish mine were smaller. Too big. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Big screen TVs are for people who lack imagination. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 That must be me then. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I went to a local tv shop the other day and noticed how dirt cheap the old curved screen tvs were. They're still out there.. Link to post Share on other sites
blinkin'ek 0 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Earlier this year I got a 32 inch non-flat screen for 26000 yen. Seemed like a top deal to me. Link to post Share on other sites
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