Just so people don't think my scrounging always pays off...
Another two weeks, another two monitors.
The first - I forget the brand - was unimpressive kit, but scroungers
can't be choosers, and anyway, monitor #4 is showing signs of its age,
so any replacement is welcome. That monitor mostly just gets used
(virtual) post-its and various monitor program outputs, so high
refresh and life-like color quality isn't a must anyway. Not that it mattered; my find was dead-on-arrival. I think it was the lamp. That's actually not that difficult a fix, but then I'd have to go to the
bother of buying the right part and that's sort of against the whole
idea of the scrounge.
My second find was a Dell monitor: 24 in* / 75Mhz. Not one of their higher-end models, but capable enough and I wasn't about to turn my
nose up at it, especially since it also boasted an extra 4 USB3
sockets. Alas, while the monitor technically worked, there was
evidence of significant water damage; there were screen splotches
everywhere. Again, it's possible to repair the damage (and without
having to buy any new parts even!), but it's a tricky and imperfect
process and - frankly - I'm just not into making that sort of effort.
So, two up and two down (that's a baseball metaphor I think?). Anyway,
even if I don't get any use out of them, it's better this way. They
/were/ headed for landfill; now they're headed to e-waste collection
instead where, hopefully, at least some of their components might get
reused.
The scrounge continues...
----------
* TVs and monitors... the last refuge of the inch?
On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 4:35:26 PM UTC-7, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Just so people don't think my scrounging always pays off...
Another two weeks, another two monitors.
The first - I forget the brand - was unimpressive kit, but scroungers
can't be choosers, and anyway, monitor #4 is showing signs of its age,
so any replacement is welcome. That monitor mostly just gets used
(virtual) post-its and various monitor program outputs, so high
refresh and life-like color quality isn't a must anyway. Not that it
mattered; my find was dead-on-arrival. I think it was the lamp. That's
actually not that difficult a fix, but then I'd have to go to the
bother of buying the right part and that's sort of against the whole
idea of the scrounge.
My second find was a Dell monitor: 24 in* / 75Mhz. Not one of their
higher-end models, but capable enough and I wasn't about to turn my
nose up at it, especially since it also boasted an extra 4 USB3
sockets. Alas, while the monitor technically worked, there was
evidence of significant water damage; there were screen splotches
everywhere. Again, it's possible to repair the damage (and without
having to buy any new parts even!), but it's a tricky and imperfect
process and - frankly - I'm just not into making that sort of effort.
So, two up and two down (that's a baseball metaphor I think?). Anyway,
even if I don't get any use out of them, it's better this way. They
/were/ headed for landfill; now they're headed to e-waste collection
instead where, hopefully, at least some of their components might get
reused.
The scrounge continues...
----------
* TVs and monitors... the last refuge of the inch?
Wow, where are you you keep finding monitors out on the curb?
Wed was our large item pickup day, I did see a huge TV out, they
even had it in a box, not sure how big, but I didn't even think of
taking it home, and just assumed it was broken. Not that I have
room for another one. I've got a 42" gathering dust in the garage
already, and something like 8 19" monitors from work I'm storing
for them since we closed the office to go permanent work from
home, but I can use them until I need to give them out for
replacements if I want, but I don't want. If I had room on my
desk for one, I'd use it. I might just barely get it to fit in portrait
mode now that I think about it.
On 8/26/2022 7:52 AM, Justisaur wrote:
On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 4:35:26 PM UTC-7, Spalls Hurgenson wrote: >>> Just so people don't think my scrounging always pays off...You need a bigger desk. I've got a pair of 27" monitors on mine with
Another two weeks, another two monitors.
The first - I forget the brand - was unimpressive kit, but scroungers
can't be choosers, and anyway, monitor #4 is showing signs of its age,
so any replacement is welcome. That monitor mostly just gets used
(virtual) post-its and various monitor program outputs, so high
refresh and life-like color quality isn't a must anyway. Not that it
mattered; my find was dead-on-arrival. I think it was the lamp. That's
actually not that difficult a fix, but then I'd have to go to the
bother of buying the right part and that's sort of against the whole
idea of the scrounge.
My second find was a Dell monitor: 24 in* / 75Mhz. Not one of their
higher-end models, but capable enough and I wasn't about to turn my
nose up at it, especially since it also boasted an extra 4 USB3
sockets. Alas, while the monitor technically worked, there was
evidence of significant water damage; there were screen splotches
everywhere. Again, it's possible to repair the damage (and without
having to buy any new parts even!), but it's a tricky and imperfect
process and - frankly - I'm just not into making that sort of effort.
So, two up and two down (that's a baseball metaphor I think?). Anyway,
even if I don't get any use out of them, it's better this way. They
/were/ headed for landfill; now they're headed to e-waste collection
instead where, hopefully, at least some of their components might get
reused.
The scrounge continues...
----------
* TVs and monitors... the last refuge of the inch?
Wow, where are you you keep finding monitors out on the curb?
Wed was our large item pickup day, I did see a huge TV out, they
even had it in a box, not sure how big, but I didn't even think of
taking it home, and just assumed it was broken. Not that I have
room for another one. I've got a 42" gathering dust in the garage
already, and something like 8 19" monitors from work I'm storing
for them since we closed the office to go permanent work from
home, but I can use them until I need to give them out for
replacements if I want, but I don't want. If I had room on my
desk for one, I'd use it. I might just barely get it to fit in portrait
mode now that I think about it.
room still for the printer, tower case and working space.
On 8/26/2022 7:52 AM, Justisaur wrote:
On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 4:35:26 PM UTC-7, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Just so people don't think my scrounging always pays off...
Another two weeks, another two monitors.
The first - I forget the brand - was unimpressive kit, but scroungers
can't be choosers, and anyway, monitor #4 is showing signs of its age,
so any replacement is welcome. That monitor mostly just gets used
(virtual) post-its and various monitor program outputs, so high
refresh and life-like color quality isn't a must anyway. Not that it
mattered; my find was dead-on-arrival. I think it was the lamp. That's
actually not that difficult a fix, but then I'd have to go to the
bother of buying the right part and that's sort of against the whole
idea of the scrounge.
My second find was a Dell monitor: 24 in* / 75Mhz. Not one of their
higher-end models, but capable enough and I wasn't about to turn my
nose up at it, especially since it also boasted an extra 4 USB3
sockets. Alas, while the monitor technically worked, there was
evidence of significant water damage; there were screen splotches
everywhere. Again, it's possible to repair the damage (and without
having to buy any new parts even!), but it's a tricky and imperfect
process and - frankly - I'm just not into making that sort of effort.
So, two up and two down (that's a baseball metaphor I think?). Anyway,
even if I don't get any use out of them, it's better this way. They
/were/ headed for landfill; now they're headed to e-waste collection
instead where, hopefully, at least some of their components might get
reused.
The scrounge continues...
----------
* TVs and monitors... the last refuge of the inch?
Wow, where are you you keep finding monitors out on the curb?
Wed was our large item pickup day, I did see a huge TV out, they
even had it in a box, not sure how big, but I didn't even think of
taking it home, and just assumed it was broken. Not that I have
room for another one. I've got a 42" gathering dust in the garage
already, and something like 8 19" monitors from work I'm storing
for them since we closed the office to go permanent work from
home, but I can use them until I need to give them out for
replacements if I want, but I don't want. If I had room on my
desk for one, I'd use it. I might just barely get it to fit in portrait mode now that I think about it.
You need a bigger desk. I've got a pair of 27" monitors on mine with
room still for the printer, tower case and working space.
On Friday, August 26, 2022 at 11:46:22 AM UTC-7, Dimensional Traveler wrote:
On 8/26/2022 7:52 AM, Justisaur wrote:
On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 4:35:26 PM UTC-7, Spalls Hurgenson wrote: >>>> Just so people don't think my scrounging always pays off...You need a bigger desk. I've got a pair of 27" monitors on mine with
Another two weeks, another two monitors.
The first - I forget the brand - was unimpressive kit, but scroungers
can't be choosers, and anyway, monitor #4 is showing signs of its age, >>>> so any replacement is welcome. That monitor mostly just gets used
(virtual) post-its and various monitor program outputs, so high
refresh and life-like color quality isn't a must anyway. Not that it
mattered; my find was dead-on-arrival. I think it was the lamp. That's >>>> actually not that difficult a fix, but then I'd have to go to the
bother of buying the right part and that's sort of against the whole
idea of the scrounge.
My second find was a Dell monitor: 24 in* / 75Mhz. Not one of their
higher-end models, but capable enough and I wasn't about to turn my
nose up at it, especially since it also boasted an extra 4 USB3
sockets. Alas, while the monitor technically worked, there was
evidence of significant water damage; there were screen splotches
everywhere. Again, it's possible to repair the damage (and without
having to buy any new parts even!), but it's a tricky and imperfect
process and - frankly - I'm just not into making that sort of effort.
So, two up and two down (that's a baseball metaphor I think?). Anyway, >>>> even if I don't get any use out of them, it's better this way. They
/were/ headed for landfill; now they're headed to e-waste collection
instead where, hopefully, at least some of their components might get
reused.
The scrounge continues...
----------
* TVs and monitors... the last refuge of the inch?
Wow, where are you you keep finding monitors out on the curb?
Wed was our large item pickup day, I did see a huge TV out, they
even had it in a box, not sure how big, but I didn't even think of
taking it home, and just assumed it was broken. Not that I have
room for another one. I've got a 42" gathering dust in the garage
already, and something like 8 19" monitors from work I'm storing
for them since we closed the office to go permanent work from
home, but I can use them until I need to give them out for
replacements if I want, but I don't want. If I had room on my
desk for one, I'd use it. I might just barely get it to fit in portrait
mode now that I think about it.
room still for the printer, tower case and working space.
I need a bigger house to put the bigger desk in. :/
On Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:46:21 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
You need a bigger desk. I've got a pair of 27" monitors on mine with
room still for the printer, tower case and working space.
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive. ;-)
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive.;-)
On 26/08/2022 22:22, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)It's one of those ones that yes I'd prefer a dual monitor set-up but
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive.;-)
honestly it just doesn't seem worth it. The only time I think I'd find
it useful is when I play RPG's using Roll20 + Discord but even then I
just use the iPad to provide the Discord part.
On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 3:26:05 AM UTC-7, JAB wrote:
On 26/08/2022 22:22, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I'veIt's one of those ones that yes I'd prefer a dual monitor set-up but
introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive.;-)
honestly it just doesn't seem worth it. The only time I think I'd find
it useful is when I play RPG's using Roll20 + Discord but even then I
just use the iPad to provide the Discord part.
That's part of why I don't have a second monitor, I have my work
laptop on the desk too. Technically I guess that means I do have
two monitors, they're just attached to different computers.
On 26/08/2022 22:22, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've
introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive.;-)
It's one of those ones that yes I'd prefer a dual monitor set-up but
honestly it just doesn't seem worth it. The only time I think I'd find
it useful is when I play RPG's using Roll20 + Discord but even then I
just use the iPad to provide the Discord part.
On Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:26:00 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:
On 26/08/2022 22:22, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've
introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive.;-)
It's one of those ones that yes I'd prefer a dual monitor set-up but
honestly it just doesn't seem worth it. The only time I think I'd find
it useful is when I play RPG's using Roll20 + Discord but even then I
just use the iPad to provide the Discord part.
That seems to be the opinion of everyone when I first suggest a second monitor. "Well, it might be nice but I don't really see the need."
Followed a few weeks later by, "I'll poke out your eyes with a dull
butter knife if you try to take away my second monitor." (And that's
me Nan! Others have been even more direct ;-)
Admittedly, in a lot of use-cases they are right; a second monitor is superfluous. It isn't necessary. After all, you can minimize or tile
existing windows (or even use a virtual desktop manager if you're
excessively nerdy), so what's the point? It's a luxury and justifying
the cost - whether financial or in desk-space can be difficult.
But once you have it, the convenience of having two (or more) monitors available quickly proves its worth in countless tiny ways, until you
just can't imagine being happy without it. I've yet to meet anyone who
- after having gone with a second monitor (and stuck with it for at
least a week) would happily go back to a single-monitor setup.
I mean, I'm sure there are some people like that out there. You (the
generic 'you', not anyone in particular) may be one of them. And
that's great; everybody likes different things. But everyone I've
helped in that direction ends up being inordinately pleased with the
setup. Hence my advice: if you are going to try a multi-monitor
set-up, be sure your workspace can actually support it because you'll
likely be annoyed having to revert back to a single-screen. ;-)
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've >introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive. ;-)
On 8/26/2022 2:22 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
On Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:46:21 -0700, Dimensional TravelerThere's a reason why dual monitors are standard in corporate cubicle farms.
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
You need a bigger desk. I've got a pair of 27" monitors on mine with
room still for the printer, tower case and working space.
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've
introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive. ;-)
On Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:38:47 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
On 8/26/2022 2:22 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
On Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:46:21 -0700, Dimensional TravelerThere's a reason why dual monitors are standard in corporate cubicle farms.
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
You need a bigger desk. I've got a pair of 27" monitors on mine with
room still for the printer, tower case and working space.
But be warned: once you go multiple-monitor, you can't go back. I've
introduced literal dozens of people to the idea and every single one
of them that I have asked has emphatically asserted that they'd not
want to go back to a single monitor set-up.
So get your desk situation in order first, because dual (or more)
monitor setups are frighteningly addictive. ;-)
*--
Are the stand up monitor stands still popular where you live?
The were all the rage around here in banks and offices but I don't see
them being used as much.
I agree. I did have a 34 inch curved monitor from a big name (can't
remember who made it - Oh it was Samsung I think). It didn't last
long. It had mediocre resolution and a low refresh rate.
On 01/09/2022 04:49, PW wrote:
I agree. I did have a 34 inch curved monitor from a big name (can't
remember who made it - Oh it was Samsung I think). It didn't last
long. It had mediocre resolution and a low refresh rate.
Samsung used to be my goto for TV's and monitors before both of them >developed the same fault after a few years. Basically you had to let
them 'warm-up' for a couple of minutes before the picture stabilised and
it only got worse as time went on.
my beauttiful wood 39" by 76" desk. *contented sigh*
(Seriously, the work monitors are _small_! I think one of mine has as
much screen space as both other combined.)
*ponders all that*
I've been reading Spalls' posts too much.
On Thu, 1 Sep 2022 10:03:31 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:
On 01/09/2022 04:49, PW wrote:
I agree. I did have a 34 inch curved monitor from a big name (can't
remember who made it - Oh it was Samsung I think). It didn't last
long. It had mediocre resolution and a low refresh rate.
Samsung used to be my goto for TV's and monitors before both of them
developed the same fault after a few years. Basically you had to let
them 'warm-up' for a couple of minutes before the picture stabilised and
it only got worse as time went on.
That more or less corresponds with my experience. Samsung panels have
nice displays as far as image quality but terrible build quality; they
are always the first to die. If you're expecting to replace your
monitor in two or three years, Samsung is a fine brand but if you want longevity? Almost anything else. I've had cheap Chinese no-name panels
that last longer.
On Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:09:20 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
my beauttiful wood 39" by 76" desk. *contented sigh*
(Seriously, the work monitors are _small_! I think one of mine has as
much screen space as both other combined.)
*ponders all that*
I've been reading Spalls' posts too much.
You know you want dual 40" monitors now. They'd fit fine (with a
little bit of overhang on both sides) of that massive desk. C'mon, /do
it/.
On Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:09:20 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
my beauttiful wood 39" by 76" desk. *contented sigh*
(Seriously, the work monitors are _small_! I think one of mine has as
much screen space as both other combined.)
*ponders all that*
I've been reading Spalls' posts too much.
You know you want dual 40" monitors now. They'd fit fine (with a
little bit of overhang on both sides) of that massive desk. C'mon, /do
it/.
On 9/1/2022 12:28 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
On Thu, 1 Sep 2022 10:03:31 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:I won't even consider Samsung for anything after a new Samsung TV I
On 01/09/2022 04:49, PW wrote:
I agree. I did have a 34 inch curved monitor from a big name (can't
remember who made it - Oh it was Samsung I think). It didn't last
long. It had mediocre resolution and a low refresh rate.
Samsung used to be my goto for TV's and monitors before both of them
developed the same fault after a few years. Basically you had to let
them 'warm-up' for a couple of minutes before the picture stabilised and >>> it only got worse as time went on.
That more or less corresponds with my experience. Samsung panels have
nice displays as far as image quality but terrible build quality; they
are always the first to die. If you're expecting to replace your
monitor in two or three years, Samsung is a fine brand but if you want
longevity? Almost anything else. I've had cheap Chinese no-name panels
that last longer.
bought suddenly stopped making sound a week after I bought it. This was
a few years ago. I called the Samsung help line to find someplace that
could repair it and spent a long time arguing with their script monkey
who wanted me to make sure the TV's firmware was up to date before she'd
do anything else. The way the speakers failed and the fact that
everything else about it worked fine made it damn clear it wasn't a
firmware issue. I went back to the retailer I bought it from and traded
it in on a replacement.
In the end I went with, well I won't be buying anything from them again.
On Thu, 1 Sep 2022 17:31:27 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
On 9/1/2022 12:28 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
On Thu, 1 Sep 2022 10:03:31 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:I won't even consider Samsung for anything after a new Samsung TV I
On 01/09/2022 04:49, PW wrote:
I agree. I did have a 34 inch curved monitor from a big name (can't >>>>> remember who made it - Oh it was Samsung I think). It didn't last
long. It had mediocre resolution and a low refresh rate.
Samsung used to be my goto for TV's and monitors before both of them
developed the same fault after a few years. Basically you had to let
them 'warm-up' for a couple of minutes before the picture stabilised and >>>> it only got worse as time went on.
That more or less corresponds with my experience. Samsung panels have
nice displays as far as image quality but terrible build quality; they
are always the first to die. If you're expecting to replace your
monitor in two or three years, Samsung is a fine brand but if you want
longevity? Almost anything else. I've had cheap Chinese no-name panels
that last longer.
bought suddenly stopped making sound a week after I bought it. This was
a few years ago. I called the Samsung help line to find someplace that >>could repair it and spent a long time arguing with their script monkey
who wanted me to make sure the TV's firmware was up to date before she'd
do anything else. The way the speakers failed and the fact that
everything else about it worked fine made it damn clear it wasn't a >>firmware issue. I went back to the retailer I bought it from and traded
it in on a replacement.
*--
We have a Samsung dishwasher, and a frig. Both have been a lot of
trouble. The dishwasher circuit board had to be replace which cost us
about $600. The refrigerator was expensive to fix too.
Samsung is not what they used to be. I used to love their stuff.
We also bought a Samsung HD TV from Target. The picture and sound was >terrible. We took it back and got our money back. We went back to
our15 year old Sony Bravio (?). Not made any more but the picture and
sound are still fantastic!
-pw
I was at Target today. It was a Vivio TV that we returned not a
Samsung. I have no idea why that brand is so popular. Worst picture
and sound of any TV I have ever seen. And it only looked good at
certain angles. Piece of junk!
Just so people don't think my scrounging always pays off...
On Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:40:43 -0600, PW
<iamnotusingonewithAgent@notinuse.com> wrote:
I was at Target today. It was a Vivio TV that we returned not a
Samsung. I have no idea why that brand is so popular. Worst picture
and sound of any TV I have ever seen. And it only looked good at
certain angles. Piece of junk!
(It's "Vizio")
And you do know why Vizio TVs are so popular: it's the price. They are
one of the cheapest brands on the market; low-price has been the
company's goal, and it sacrifices visual and build quality to achieve
this. The models sold in stores are usually the cheapest of the cheap
too, because nobody goes to a B&Q or Target if they're expecting to
buy high-end gear. It's all about "what's on available", "what's on
sale" and, "Oooh, I guess that looks nice in the store, might as well
get that" ;-)
Vizio are junk because they're designed to be junk.
On Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:40:43 -0600, PW
<iamnotusingonewithAgent@notinuse.com> wrote:
I was at Target today. It was a Vivio TV that we returned not a
Samsung. I have no idea why that brand is so popular. Worst picture
and sound of any TV I have ever seen. And it only looked good at
certain angles. Piece of junk!
(It's "Vizio")
And you do know why Vizio TVs are so popular: it's the price. They are
one of the cheapest brands on the market; low-price has been the
company's goal, and it sacrifices visual and build quality to achieve
this. The models sold in stores are usually the cheapest of the cheap
too, because nobody goes to a B&Q or Target if they're expecting to
buy high-end gear. It's all about "what's on available", "what's on
sale" and, "Oooh, I guess that looks nice in the store, might as well
get that" ;-)
Vizio are junk because they're designed to be junk.
On Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:40:43 -0600, PW
<iamnotusingonewithAgent@notinuse.com> wrote:
I was at Target today. It was a Vivio TV that we returned not a
Samsung. I have no idea why that brand is so popular. Worst picture
and sound of any TV I have ever seen. And it only looked good at
certain angles. Piece of junk!
(It's "Vizio")
And you do know why Vizio TVs are so popular: it's the price. They are
one of the cheapest brands on the market; low-price has been the
company's goal, and it sacrifices visual and build quality to achieve
this. The models sold in stores are usually the cheapest of the cheap
too, because nobody goes to a B&Q or Target if they're expecting to
buy high-end gear. It's all about "what's on available", "what's on
sale" and, "Oooh, I guess that looks nice in the store, might as well
get that" ;-)
Vizio are junk because they're designed to be junk.
On Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:21:59 -0400, Spalls Hurgenson ><spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:40:43 -0600, PW >><iamnotusingonewithAgent@notinuse.com> wrote:
I was at Target today. It was a Vivio TV that we returned not a
Samsung. I have no idea why that brand is so popular. Worst picture
and sound of any TV I have ever seen. And it only looked good at
certain angles. Piece of junk!
And you do know why Vizio TVs are so popular: it's the price. '
And they have a nice, fancy, professional looking box :-)
On Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:02:00 -0600, PW
<iamnotusingonewithAgent@notinuse.com> wrote:
On Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:21:59 -0400, Spalls Hurgenson
<spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:40:43 -0600, PW
<iamnotusingonewithAgent@notinuse.com> wrote:
I was at Target today. It was a Vivio TV that we returned not a
Samsung. I have no idea why that brand is so popular. Worst picture
and sound of any TV I have ever seen. And it only looked good at
certain angles. Piece of junk!
And you do know why Vizio TVs are so popular: it's the price. '
And they have a nice, fancy, professional looking box :-)
Well, yes. Never discount the power of marketing. Who can resist the
shiny box? It's psychological manipulation and nobody is immune to it.
...
Now I want a shiny box too.
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