What's the deal with guys and HUGE TVs? I've been able to make Ben hold off on getting a huge flat screen for a LONG time - almost 7 years to be exact, but this year, I finally gave in. Most of the wanting stems from getting a TV for our wedding that doesn't have RCA jacks so we have to use a converter box to play DVDs and hook up the satellite. Ben says the TV has been obsolete from the moment we got it. That's probably true, but it was a gift, and most importantly, it was FREE!
The straw finally broke the camels back when our DVD player went out and we had to buy a new one, but it took us three tries to find one that would play on our old technology (which means through the converter box). So I said, "When we get our bonuses this year, you can have a flat screen." That was my first mistake. My second mistake was when I didn't say "No!" when he said his brother could get us a 46 inch, top of the line, flat screen for a huge discount. Here's the logic: It's saving us money because the HUGE TV is close to the cost of a smaller, less intrusive, size that will fit our room model, and it's the best of the best. My question....Why does brand matter? It'll be obsolete tomorrow anyway. If you don't have the no-name brand next to the Sony or Sharp you can't tell the difference. That is, unless you're a guy.
So now we are shopping for a new entertainment console. It has some requirements: 1. It has to have a shelf for components that is higher than Halle can reach, and 2. It has to have some storage for all the DVDs that we own but never watch and Halle's books that are constantly strewn about the living room. Oh, and 3. It has to be big enough to look good with a 46 inch TV! Now I'm asking myself, what have I got myself into? I've decided that I've lost this battle. But, I'm not backing down on the surround sound. After the experience at my in-laws where I thought my ear drums were going to burst, I'm keeping my foot down on that one.
The TV is supposed to get here later this week. I'll let you know what I think when I see the monstrosity. I think I'm going to miss my old obsolete, less than 30 inch, plain old, TV. It's been a great 6+ years.......:)
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Wow, you are so nice to let your husband buy such a nice TV. He must be really really lucky. I wish I had a TV like that one!
I Steven do solemnly swear to never sell, tell or inform Ben about any electronics products ever again; I do this by threat of incineration via the internet BLOG.
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