Alright, alright, let’s yak about them home entertainment TVs, eh? Folks call ’em fancy things, but to me, it’s just a picture box, only bigger and better than the old ones, ya know? I ain’t no expert, but I seen a thing or two, and I can tell ya what’s what, kinda.
So, first off, you gotta think about what you want this TV for. Just watchin’ the news and them soap operas? Or you wanna watch them big action movies with things blowin’ up real good? That matters, see? If you just watchin’ regular stuff, you don’t need nothin’ fancy. But if you want the boom-boom-pow, then you gotta spend a little more, I reckon.
- Size matters, they say. Bigger ain’t always better, though. You gotta think about your room, how far you gonna sit. Don’t want it too big, gotta crane your neck and all. My neighbor, bless her heart, got this huge TV, takes up the whole wall! Says she can’t see the whole picture unless she sits way back by the kitchen. Silly, if you ask me.
- Then there’s this picture thing. They call it all sorts of names, like O-L-E-D and Q-L-E-D. Sounds like gibberish to me, but they say it makes the picture real pretty. Sharper, brighter, all that jazz. I seen ’em, and they do look good, gotta admit. But they cost a pretty penny too. My grandson got one, he’s always braggin’ about the “blacks are blacker and the colors pop”. Kids these days.
Now, let’s talk about them deals. Seems like there’s always a sale goin’ on, you just gotta keep your eyes peeled. I heard tell of these “BOGO” deals. Buy one get one, I think. Sounds like a good deal if you need two TVs, which I sure don’t. Then there’s them “Prime Day” deals. I don’t know what a Prime is, sounds like some fancy coffee or somethin’, but they say the TVs are cheaper then. So, if you can wait, maybe wait for one of them sales, save yourself a few bucks. Money don’t grow on trees, you know.
Another thing, these TVs, they ain’t just TVs no more. They call ’em “smart” TVs now. Smart? Hmph. Smarter than me, maybe. They got all this internet stuff in ’em. You can watch Netflix, whatever that is, and YouTube, where them young folks watch silly videos all day long. My niece showed me how to find recipes on it. Said I can watch cooking shows, ain’t that somethin’? Though, I still prefer my old cookbook, the one my mama gave me.
But here’s the kicker, they say you can even buy a “dumb” TV. That just means it ain’t got all that internet stuff. Just a plain ol’ TV. And you know what? That might be just fine for some folks. Less things to break, I say. And if you already got one of them Roku things, or whatever they call ’em, you can still watch your shows. It’s all a bit confusing, to be honest. Too much fancy technology for an old woman like me.
Now, about them brands. I hear about Samsung and LG all the time. They must be good, everyone’s talkin’ about ’em. And Hisense, that’s another one. I ain’t got no loyalty to no brand, though. Just want a good TV that lasts a long time and don’t cost an arm and a leg. That’s the most important thing, ain’t it? Getting your money’s worth.
So, when you go lookin’ for a TV, don’t get bamboozled by all them fancy words and features. Think about what you need, how much you wanna spend, and find a good deal. And don’t be afraid to ask for help. Them young folks at the store, they know all about this stuff. Just tell ’em what you want, and they’ll point you in the right direction. And if you don’t like what they showin’ ya, go somewhere else. That’s what I do. There’s plenty of places sellin’ these TVs, you just gotta find the right one for you.
And one more thing, before I forget. Don’t throw away your old TV just ’cause you got a new one. Maybe your neighbor needs one, or your grandkids could use one in their room. Waste not, want not, that’s what I always say. It’s good to be practical, you know? Especially in these times.
Anyways, that’s about all I know about them home entertainment TVs. Hope it helps ya find what you’re lookin’ for. Good luck, and happy watchin’!
