OT: Wow. LCD’s have come down quite a bit in prices…

[CardiffBaseball]

OK, first sdrealtor, I’ve refused to buy anything all this time myself but my 36 inch tube went kaput, so I had to replace it.

Piggs thanks for all the tips but I had to go with the $799 50 inch 720P Plasma. When I checked out at costco, there was also a $150 rebate on this model which I was not expecting. I end up walking out the door with one of those babies for $735 taxes, Calif. disposal fee and all. All that with Costco’s 2 year warranty, 90 day return.

Now the next questions is do I switch to ATT-U-Verse or DirectTV from Cox? I’ve been fine with Cox but I am really paying for a bunch of crap I don’t need. I have a phone with Cox, but don’t use it much, and my whole package runs $150 or so per month. I could potentially bill back my cable bill to work, (I don’t now as it shows up as $15, even though I’d get $180 over the course of the year). So with Cox I am probably leaving money on the table.

Seems I could switch to a digital package elsewhere. One thing is it’s a rental and I am not sure about attaching a mini-satellite. Still it seems you could wind up with more freebies by switching service. The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.

[zk]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Your phone number should be portable. But make sure you don’t disconnect with Cox before you sign up with somebody else. Sign up for the new service first, and the new service provider will port your number from Cox (tell the new provider you want the same number). If you disconnect with Cox first, you will probably lose your number.

I just switched from Time Warner to Uverse and then back. Both have pros and cons, and Uverse wasn’t any cheaper for the stuff I wanted.

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?

[zk]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Your phone number should be portable. But make sure you don’t disconnect with Cox before you sign up with somebody else. Sign up for the new service first, and the new service provider will port your number from Cox (tell the new provider you want the same number). If you disconnect with Cox first, you will probably lose your number.

I just switched from Time Warner to Uverse and then back. Both have pros and cons, and Uverse wasn’t any cheaper for the stuff I wanted.

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?

[zk]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Your phone number should be portable. But make sure you don’t disconnect with Cox before you sign up with somebody else. Sign up for the new service first, and the new service provider will port your number from Cox (tell the new provider you want the same number). If you disconnect with Cox first, you will probably lose your number.

I just switched from Time Warner to Uverse and then back. Both have pros and cons, and Uverse wasn’t any cheaper for the stuff I wanted.

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?

[zk]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Your phone number should be portable. But make sure you don’t disconnect with Cox before you sign up with somebody else. Sign up for the new service first, and the new service provider will port your number from Cox (tell the new provider you want the same number). If you disconnect with Cox first, you will probably lose your number.

I just switched from Time Warner to Uverse and then back. Both have pros and cons, and Uverse wasn’t any cheaper for the stuff I wanted.

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?

[zk]

[quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Your phone number should be portable. But make sure you don’t disconnect with Cox before you sign up with somebody else. Sign up for the new service first, and the new service provider will port your number from Cox (tell the new provider you want the same number). If you disconnect with Cox first, you will probably lose your number.

I just switched from Time Warner to Uverse and then back. Both have pros and cons, and Uverse wasn’t any cheaper for the stuff I wanted.

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?

[sdrealtor]

CB
No problem with the new TV. I wish mine would die so i would have to get a new one. Thats how I ended up with the one I have now. I was raised by depression era parents so I wear my shoes until they have holes in them and water starts leaking in. Its just a part of my DNA that I have no control over.

sdr

[sdrealtor]

CB
No problem with the new TV. I wish mine would die so i would have to get a new one. Thats how I ended up with the one I have now. I was raised by depression era parents so I wear my shoes until they have holes in them and water starts leaking in. Its just a part of my DNA that I have no control over.

sdr

[sdrealtor]

CB
No problem with the new TV. I wish mine would die so i would have to get a new one. Thats how I ended up with the one I have now. I was raised by depression era parents so I wear my shoes until they have holes in them and water starts leaking in. Its just a part of my DNA that I have no control over.

sdr

[sdrealtor]

CB
No problem with the new TV. I wish mine would die so i would have to get a new one. Thats how I ended up with the one I have now. I was raised by depression era parents so I wear my shoes until they have holes in them and water starts leaking in. Its just a part of my DNA that I have no control over.

sdr

[sdrealtor]

CB
No problem with the new TV. I wish mine would die so i would have to get a new one. Thats how I ended up with the one I have now. I was raised by depression era parents so I wear my shoes until they have holes in them and water starts leaking in. Its just a part of my DNA that I have no control over.

sdr

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=zk][quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?[/quote]

ZK it was the TH-C50HD18, which is the Costco branded version of TH-50PX80U. This are open box floor models. Carlsbad didn’t have any actually. I very nearly bought a 42 inch Phillips 1080p at Target for $698, so I feel I got a much better unit, plus the Costco guarantee on returns and extra warranty.

Unfortunately I have to wait until Monday for my HD receiver/DVR. Wish I’d called Cox as soon as my tube fried.

Since I paid a California Tax on disposal does this mean I can take the old TV somewhere?

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=zk][quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?[/quote]

ZK it was the TH-C50HD18, which is the Costco branded version of TH-50PX80U. This are open box floor models. Carlsbad didn’t have any actually. I very nearly bought a 42 inch Phillips 1080p at Target for $698, so I feel I got a much better unit, plus the Costco guarantee on returns and extra warranty.

Unfortunately I have to wait until Monday for my HD receiver/DVR. Wish I’d called Cox as soon as my tube fried.

Since I paid a California Tax on disposal does this mean I can take the old TV somewhere?

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=zk][quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?[/quote]

ZK it was the TH-C50HD18, which is the Costco branded version of TH-50PX80U. This are open box floor models. Carlsbad didn’t have any actually. I very nearly bought a 42 inch Phillips 1080p at Target for $698, so I feel I got a much better unit, plus the Costco guarantee on returns and extra warranty.

Unfortunately I have to wait until Monday for my HD receiver/DVR. Wish I’d called Cox as soon as my tube fried.

Since I paid a California Tax on disposal does this mean I can take the old TV somewhere?

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=zk][quote=CardiffBaseball] The only hassle is not knowing if my phone number with Cox is portable.[/quote]

Good call on the TV. I’m starting to think that the $700 or $800 50-inch 720p might be the way to go. What model was it and do you know if they still have the rebate?[/quote]

ZK it was the TH-C50HD18, which is the Costco branded version of TH-50PX80U. This are open box floor models. Carlsbad didn’t have any actually. I very nearly bought a 42 inch Phillips 1080p at Target for $698, so I feel I got a much better unit, plus the Costco guarantee on returns and extra warranty.

Unfortunately I have to wait until Monday for my HD receiver/DVR. Wish I’d called Cox as soon as my tube fried.

Since I paid a California Tax on disposal does this mean I can take the old TV somewhere?

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