LargeJungleCat Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yesterday morning my samsung LCD just cut out on its own. It won't turn on, I flipped the breaker switch, changed outlets and used a different power cord from our bedroom tv. So I'm trying to figure out what to do, I called geek squad and they are talking like it's going to cost $300-$400 for a repair because they would have to send it out. Does anyone know any other options? With LEDs being pretty affordable, should I just go that route? The tv that's broke is a 40" and I can get a 48" vizio for $400... Any suggestions are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Montana Bengal| Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 My opinion (and I haven't bought a new TV lately is) buy a new one. I don't think the repair is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Numbers| Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Depends on how much you spent on the TV to begin with. If you spent a couple thousand then 300-400 isn't bad. If you didn't, get a new one or shop for a cheaper repair price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeJungleCat Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yeah my wife bought the tv in 2010 right before we got together and I think she paid around 1200. Of course, I want the bigger tv.... It's sick how much the prices have decreased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalsOwn Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Buy a new one. It's not worth dicking around with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 4K Khatmandu found me a reasonably priced 4K tv and the picture is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorclaws Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Depends on how much you spent on the TV to begin with. If you spent a couple thousand then 300-400 isn't bad. If you didn't, get a new one or shop for a cheaper repair price. What you originally spent is kind of meaningless. If you can get a better, new TV now with the same amount it costs to repair then get a new TV. IMO, never spend more than $100 to repair a TV with the prices as low as they are today. I personally don't like Vizio but I'm picky. I'm not a fan of LCD either (that LED your looking at is likely LCD with LED backlight). If you're willing to go plasma you can get 50" for $500, 60" for $600, etc. The new high end LEDs are pretty awesome, but those are like $2k+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeJungleCat Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Yeah, I'm not really going to be too picky, money is kinda tight with 3 kids so I'm going to have to go with the $400 vizio. Thanks for the responses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorclaws Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 If you want to save even more there's this 42" LG LED for $299. http://slickdeals.net/f/7167864-lg-42-class-41-9-actual-diagonal-size-lb5600-1080p-led-tv-42lb5600-299-free-shipping?v=1 Jamie, is this the 4K TV you got? I remember someone getting a Seiki. 50" 4k for $449 http://slickdeals.net/f/7161524-50-seiki-4k-120hz-uhd-led-tv-for-449-with-free-shipping-at-amazon-or-walmart?v=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Damn thats a sweet ass sale price I obviously paid a bit more than that, but damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Skins Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 God damn, that 50" is a steal. I have a 32" (but I live in a one bedroom apartment) so it would be pointless to get something too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeJungleCat Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I haven't read too much about 4k but I have heard about them. I'm in a basement condo and I can not get a signal with dish or directv. I am stuck with Cincinnati bell fioptics and time warner, do any providers support 4k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Cant say dont live in the area, but hell even if you just watch alot of Blu-Ray its worth it, the picture is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 This sounds like a blessing Bro! I wish my TV would even act up right now just to give me a reason to go buy a new one. I would in a heart beat lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I just ordered the 50" Seiki from Amazon.. Moving and needed another TV for office.. Great timing guys. $449 is too good to pass up... Thanks Homies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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