Bad news, good news....

[Falconfreak90]

First the bad...

IF BG goes to a bowl game in CA or AL, the Freak will not be able to go. I have very little vacation time left and don't have the $$$$ to fly to either place. That would suck to miss out!!!

If BG ends up in the MACC, I'll have just enough vacation time to cover.
If BG ends up in the MCB again, we'll be there since I get Monday the 27th off as a paid holiday.



Now the good...

IF BG ends up in a bowl game in CA or AL, Mrs Freak said I could get a brand spankin new big screen TV to celebrate! So at least I would feel like I'm there. Any ideas or brands that anyone could recommend?

GO FALCONS!!!!!

[Metz]

Any ideas or brands that anyone could recommend?

Sony 60" Plasma screen! Get me one while you are at it!

[hammb]

First the bad...

IF BG goes to a bowl game in CA or AL, the Freak will not be able to go. I have very little vacation time left and don't have the $$$$ to fly to either place. That would suck to miss out!!!

If BG ends up in the MCB again, we'll be there.



Now the good...

IF BG ends up in a bowl game in CA or AL, Mrs Freak said I could get a brand spankin new big screen TV to celebrate! So at least I would feel like I'm there. Any ideas or brands that anyone could recommend?

GO FALCONS!!!!!

Freak,

Had mine delivered to the new house Tuesday. So far I love it. I scoured the internet and did a lot of research on quality/prices, etc.

Between what I read online and what I have seen with my own eyes in the stores I decided that Toshiba & Sony had the best quality & picture. I went with the Toshiba 51h84, which is 51" rear projection. I don't know what price range you are looking at though. This TV is CRT Rear Projection, which is the old school style, although they have made great advances in the technology and the picture is much better than they used to be. If you have the cash you'll likely be looking at LCD or DLP Projection, or possibly even Plasma. On those more expensive technologies I cannot comment which brands are better, as they were way outta my price range.

What I can tell you is that my 51" seems to be a great TV (although with all the work I've been doing in & around the house have only watched maybe 3 hours of it ). One piece of advice is to HAGGLE or shop around. I will tell you, if you decide on this model exactly, that I paid $1300 even, plus a small delivery/setup fee (well worth it for $30). I got it at ABC after some back & forth. Their sticker was $1550 on this TV. Best Buy has it on sale this week for $1597. Do NOT pay sticker on one of these big TVs, they have a HUGE markup on them in the store, and you can get at least $250-$300 off that price. They may even throw in a free DVD or whatnot (they had me at $1350 + a free DVD player...I said $1300 even you keep the DVD, they accepted).

Like I said, I haven't watched enough of it yet to really give you my own impressions, but this got great reviews across the internet, and Toshiba has a good reputation on big screens.

[BGSUfanatUT]

so you can afford a big creeen TV, but not a trip to AL? hmmmmmm

[Falconfreak90]

so you can afford a big creeen TV, but not a trip to AL? hmmmmmm

Ummm....yeah. The plane tix for all 4 of us will be well over $1200...then there is the hotel, food, tickets..ect. Plus, I have no vacation time left to be away 3-4 days.

And I can get the TV on a payment plan!

[BGSUfanatUT]

ahh yes the family, chalk me up for another "well thought" out post weeeoooo

[1987alum]

Freak ... not a bad consolation prize!

I'm supposed to find out about my bonus Monday ... if it's big enough, I'm going to make the pitch to my wife that, after the Falcons win Tuesday night, I make travel plans for me & Noah.

Keeping my fingers crossed (but I'd settle for the big screen TV!).

[Falconfreak90]

First the bad...

IF BG goes to a bowl game in CA or AL, the Freak will not be able to go. I have very little vacation time left and don't have the $$$$ to fly to either place. That would suck to miss out!!!

If BG ends up in the MCB again, we'll be there.



Now the good...

IF BG ends up in a bowl game in CA or AL, Mrs Freak said I could get a brand spankin new big screen TV to celebrate! So at least I would feel like I'm there. Any ideas or brands that anyone could recommend?

GO FALCONS!!!!!

Freak,

Had mine delivered to the new house Tuesday. So far I love it. I scoured the internet and did a lot of research on quality/prices, etc.

Between what I read online and what I have seen with my own eyes in the stores I decided that Toshiba & Sony had the best quality & picture. I went with the Toshiba 51h84, which is 51" rear projection. I don't know what price range you are looking at though. This TV is CRT Rear Projection, which is the old school style, although they have made great advances in the technology and the picture is much better than they used to be. If you have the cash you'll likely be looking at LCD or DLP Projection, or possibly even Plasma. On those more expensive technologies I cannot comment which brands are better, as they were way outta my price range.

What I can tell you is that my 51" seems to be a great TV (although with all the work I've been doing in & around the house have only watched maybe 3 hours of it ). One piece of advice is to HAGGLE or shop around. I will tell you, if you decide on this model exactly, that I paid $1300 even, plus a small delivery/setup fee (well worth it for $30). I got it at ABC after some back & forth. Their sticker was $1550 on this TV. Best Buy has it on sale this week for $1597. Do NOT pay sticker on one of these big TVs, they have a HUGE markup on them in the store, and you can get at least $250-$300 off that price. They may even throw in a free DVD or whatnot (they had me at $1350 + a free DVD player...I said $1300 even you keep the DVD, they accepted).

Like I said, I haven't watched enough of it yet to really give you my own impressions, but this got great reviews across the internet, and Toshiba has a good reputation on big screens.

Thanks for the Info hammb. I'll do some research and make sure to HAGGLE...."Life of Brian". LOL!

[Falconfreak90]

Freak ... not a bad consolation prize!

I'm supposed to find out about my bonus Monday ... if it's big enough, I'm going to make the pitch to my wife that, after the Falcons win Tuesday night, I make travel plans for me & Noah.

Keeping my fingers crossed (but I'd settle for the big screen TV!).

'87,
I hear ya! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and Noah as well. Living so far from the Doyt, I sincerely hope you guys get to go!

[MajorFalcon92]

First the bad...


Now the good...

IF BG ends up in a bowl game in CA or AL, Mrs Freak said I could get a brand spankin new big screen TV to celebrate! So at least I would feel like I'm there. Any ideas or brands that anyone could recommend?

GO FALCONS!!!!!

Try this: Tell the wife you are going to pick up the new TV. Four days later you return from AL or CA with a new set. She never said where you could purchase it from.

[1987alum]

Major Falcon: You are quite the devious one.

I like it

[TG1996]

Try this: Tell the wife you are going to pick up the new TV. Four days later you return from AL or CA with a new set. She never said where you could purchase it from.

OR, you could buy it in Indianapolis, leave it at my place while you go to CA or AL, and I *promise* I'll be here when you get back!

[Falconfreak90]

First the bad...


Now the good...

IF BG ends up in a bowl game in CA or AL, Mrs Freak said I could get a brand spankin new big screen TV to celebrate! So at least I would feel like I'm there. Any ideas or brands that anyone could recommend?

GO FALCONS!!!!!

Try this: Tell the wife you are going to pick up the new TV. Four days later you return from AL or CA with a new set. She never said where you could purchase it from.

Guys...please...do not tempt me. I could get myself into a pretty sticky situation with that kind of thinking.

[1987alum]

Freak:

Don't give in to temptation!!!

Oh, if you want to share a room in CA or AL, let me know. I'd be glad to let you (and any Freaklings) do so free of charge.

EDITED TO ADD: Assuming that ... a) The bonus comes through and B) I can get my wife in a weak moment to talk her into letting me & Noah go!

[TG1996]

EDITED TO ADD: Assuming that ... a) The bonus comes through and B) I can get my wife in a weak moment to talk her into letting me & Noah go!

Just don't spend all your bonus money on the flowers it might take to convince her!