Poll: Did you (or will you) buy a new HDTV for the Super Bowl?
By Darren Murph 
posted Jan 26th 2008 12:00PM
posted Jan 26th 2008 12:00PM
posted Jan 26th 2008 12:00PM
The number of televisions estimated that sit unused in closets.
The EPA estimates that nearly 100 million unused televisions are currently taking up precious, beautiful space. (source: EPA, July 2008)
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You forgot the last and fourth choice "No"
There are still people who don't own an HDTV for a number of reasons, including cost.
You forgot the "Who cares about a stupid super bowl?" option.
Yeah I did not buy mine for the "Big Dance" (sorry I am not an offical partner of the NFL an am not authroized to say Super Bowl TM). I bought it for a better reason a PS3.
Also, the TVs will be one clearance after the game... so that is when I am picking mine up!
Well I just entered the real HD world this week, but not intentionally to time it for the game. Rec room is now rocking a 60" Pioneer Elite plasma with accompanying AVR and speakers... So now I'm actually obliged by the code to have people over for the big game. Which means I have to start shopping for beverages and fried foods now I guess... See ya!
I have a 25 inch analogue T.V. It will have to do. The costs of a larger HDTV hasn't come down enough for me to indulge myself yet. But I will be watching the game, and I will have my popcorn. Does anybody have any chips?
I've been meaning to buy an HDTV for a couple of months now. I'm just waiting for the set I want (Samsung LN-T3253H) to come down to $799 or so like it was /before/ Black Friday—it jumped up to $999 on Thanksgiving and hasn't come back down since.
The Superbowl is no reason to buy a new TV, HD or not, it isn't even worth it. The game usually sucks not to mention it usually consists of teams I could care less about (I really only care that the stupid Patriots lose), the commercials overall have become a major yawn feast and the half time show is less exciting than watching paint dry.
I bought my HDTVs for movies, that right there, is the big reason to buy one.
I did not, but my friend bought hers in time for the game.
Already have a two week old 1080p Optoma projector, FiOS HD DVR, 40Gb PS3, Toshiba HD-A30 HD-DVD player and a 1200watt 5.1 Denon receiver with custom 12" Adire Audio Shiva sub (250watt) & custom speakers.
Well, we bought one, and it's installed, but it was more bought because we just got Fios TV vs. having it for the Super Bowl. We just took advantage of the sales.
I think the more important question is whether Engadget HD or its parent companies have the express written consent of the NFL to use its registered trademarks "Super Bowl", "Super Bowl XLII" and the associated logomark.
My HDTV is less than a year old, so it'll do just fine. Can't wait for the big game...go Pats!
My TV is almost 5 years old now, and I'm scheduled for my next ISF calbration a couple of days before the game. I'll be happy to watch on my TV rather than on some TV set up by a misguided Geek Squad teen who thinks the TV should be on "sports" or "dynamic" mode with the sharpness turned up.
Oceanic Time Warner Cable in Hawaii won't install CableCards and sell their HD package since they're running SDV. So why even bother picking up an HDTV at this point since their "DVR" HD box is flunky and loses your recordings on a regular basis. Big NO here.
@Mr Stevoq
"You forgot the last and fourth choice "No"
There are still people who don't own an HDTV for a number of reasons, including cost."
Ummmm...Engadget HD. It's not Engadget SD. It's only HD related for a reason. Just saying..
So, even if you're interested in HD you can't partake in EngadgetHD unless you already own HD hardware? That's one of the dumbest and elitist things I've heard since the last Blu-ray/HD DVD thread. Just saying.
There are a number of us who research (including following internet forums) *before* we spend a large hunk of money on consumer electronics. Just sayin'.
I just don't get it. Why would anyone upgrade their TV to watch bowling? Is this some sort of American thing? *shakes head*
Sadly, yes. It's the one time of the year where the need to look manly (re: an unnecessary surge of testosterone) overrides the need to think in terms of logic. For some reason, the Super Bowl makes far too many guys somehow relate TV size with penis size, which is why there is always some maddening surge to increase the size of the TV, lest he be condemned as having both a small TV and a small willie.
Why, yes, I do think that the hype around the Super Bowl is ridiculous. Why do you ask?
Another option should have been "I'm using the Super Bowl to get a TV on sale (or price match one I just got)," as many people will pick them up due to better pricing. We just got a Samsung LN-T4671 and it's awesome. I am just waiting to see if the unit will drop below $2499 so I can do another price match.
Maybe John you have a problem with your penis. I am just looking for a good time to purchase an LCD and i this is indeed a good time.
I am getting a sony KDL46v3000 from Sams for less than $1700 tomorrow.
"Maybe John you have a problem with your penis."
*yawn* Yeah, really original. Wake me up when you actually have something witty to say.
still using the old 2003 mitsubishi WS-A55, Hell yeah!
Bought a Samsung LN-T5271. I love the damn thing.
I had planned on buying a new 52" LCD this week, and so far the deals absolutely suck. No good prices at BestBuy/CircuitCity/HHGregg, no freebies, nada. I'd love to purchase locally, in case there are any issues, but the big guys don't even seem to be trying to win my business.
Hopefully there will be a Friday/Sat/Sunday blow-out sale to bring me shopping
How about "I couldn't care less about football, but am planning on stalking Craigslist in the days after the game to take some football fan's HDTV off their hands after they realize they couldn't really afford it"? :)