Last night my eyes hurt from watching too much TV. Maybe I shouldn't be sitting three feet away from a TV that is sized for a 10 foot room.
Hmmm... time to rearrange the furniture and then get back to watching. Love the colour and the sound from this TV. Now I'm kicking myself from waiting so long to buy a decent set. The old TV is in the kitchen but I'm not sure if I'll connect it or not. Maybe it would be good to watch cooking shows while I'm cooking. Don't laugh - I do cook once in a while.
Not much snow here compared to southern Ontario. Just a skiff on the ground but I bought a new toque, scarf and mitts anyway.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
TV Shopping
Researching prices on the internet is not very productive. The economy is so bad now that the retailers are putting products on sale without advertising the discounts on the web. I learned this today when I decided to buy a new TV.
The TV that I selected was $799 on the internet, $748 at Leons and $659 at Future Shop (including 6 months free HD TV). Definitely worth taking a few hours to drive around.
I started with the Samsung website and used their selection tool to determine the best TV for my living room. Once I had a couple of models in mind I checked the store locater and found several in my immediate neighbourhood. I checked the on-line prices at each store and then started driving around to the different locations. This didn't take long since I live in the big box store shopping district.
The short version of a long day was that Leons is having a weekend sale and the sales price was cheaper than the internet price. Future Shop was undercutting Leons sale price in an unadvertised sale the salesman told me was designed to compete directly with Leons. Best Buy was not having a sale but their accessories were cheaper than the other stores. I checked the price on identical models and also had a look at the overall inventory pricing.
Bottom line - Future Shop had the best price on TV and Blu Ray players. They also threw in free stuff like 3 free Blu Ray movies and a 6 month free HD TV package from my service provider. Best Buy had the cheapest HDMI cables and surge protectors. Leons - not worth the trip since I was paying cash, but they do have a payment plan available if you want to finance your purchase.
Other points -price guarantee and return policy. They both offer a 30 day price guarantee. Future Shop offers returns up to 5 January on today's purchases but Leons will only do an exchange - not a return - if you change your mind about the purchase.
Now it is time to stop blogging and start TV watching.
Cheers
BB
The TV that I selected was $799 on the internet, $748 at Leons and $659 at Future Shop (including 6 months free HD TV). Definitely worth taking a few hours to drive around.
I started with the Samsung website and used their selection tool to determine the best TV for my living room. Once I had a couple of models in mind I checked the store locater and found several in my immediate neighbourhood. I checked the on-line prices at each store and then started driving around to the different locations. This didn't take long since I live in the big box store shopping district.
The short version of a long day was that Leons is having a weekend sale and the sales price was cheaper than the internet price. Future Shop was undercutting Leons sale price in an unadvertised sale the salesman told me was designed to compete directly with Leons. Best Buy was not having a sale but their accessories were cheaper than the other stores. I checked the price on identical models and also had a look at the overall inventory pricing.
Bottom line - Future Shop had the best price on TV and Blu Ray players. They also threw in free stuff like 3 free Blu Ray movies and a 6 month free HD TV package from my service provider. Best Buy had the cheapest HDMI cables and surge protectors. Leons - not worth the trip since I was paying cash, but they do have a payment plan available if you want to finance your purchase.
Other points -price guarantee and return policy. They both offer a 30 day price guarantee. Future Shop offers returns up to 5 January on today's purchases but Leons will only do an exchange - not a return - if you change your mind about the purchase.
Now it is time to stop blogging and start TV watching.
Cheers
BB
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Plasma or LCD
Hi folks,
I'm finally ready to buy a new TV. I've browsed the stores and read the on-line reviews but can't decide what to buy. Do you have any recommendations?
Also, what sound system do you recommend?
Cheers
BB
I'm finally ready to buy a new TV. I've browsed the stores and read the on-line reviews but can't decide what to buy. Do you have any recommendations?
Also, what sound system do you recommend?
Cheers
BB
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
BFT
I did the annual 13 km ruck march yesterday, followed by a 100 m fireman carry and a simulated trench dig. This event is part of the annual fitness testing that we do and is mandatory.
It went much smoother this year compared to last year. My fitness level is higher this year so the march was much less painful and the other tasks were easier. The temperature was lower which also helped. Last year I drank 4 bottles of water during the event but this year I managed to get through with only one bottle and a juice drink box.
I'm glad it's over for the year and feel pretty good about my overall level of fitness. The half marathon training is still paying dividends. I'm a little sore today but not to the extent that I can't enjoy the day.
Now the rucksack is safely stored in my basement until next year and I'm starting to think about winter fitness activities. I have taken a long break from the gym but am starting to think about resuming the fitness activities that I was doing last winter. I felt pretty good about the ab workouts and the toning exercises so they will probably be part of my fitness routine again this year. More to follow in the coming weeks.
It went much smoother this year compared to last year. My fitness level is higher this year so the march was much less painful and the other tasks were easier. The temperature was lower which also helped. Last year I drank 4 bottles of water during the event but this year I managed to get through with only one bottle and a juice drink box.
I'm glad it's over for the year and feel pretty good about my overall level of fitness. The half marathon training is still paying dividends. I'm a little sore today but not to the extent that I can't enjoy the day.
Now the rucksack is safely stored in my basement until next year and I'm starting to think about winter fitness activities. I have taken a long break from the gym but am starting to think about resuming the fitness activities that I was doing last winter. I felt pretty good about the ab workouts and the toning exercises so they will probably be part of my fitness routine again this year. More to follow in the coming weeks.
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