Tag Archives: panasonic

Time for new home phones — Panasonic KX-TG6545

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Joel

Have I mentioned that electronics tend to grumble to dust in my hands? I’m sure I’ve made note of that fact. Specifically, I stated back in February 2010 that our nearly two-year old Uniden phones phones were slowly failing. Since … Continue reading →

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My impressions after watching HDTV for two weeks

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Joel

It’s been two weeks now with the new Panasonic, and we’re well into the 100-hour break-in period. Since this was my dream lusted for so long, it would be prudent to list some thoughts and impressions so far. In no … Continue reading →

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After all these years, I finally got my HDTV

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Joel

After all these years, I finally got my HDTV. Oddly enough, it hasn’t truly hit me yet. You would think that I would be dancing around, giddy like a little schoolgirl. It would be within the realm of possibility that … Continue reading →

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The dream lives: We finally bought the HDTV

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Joel

In 1999, I bought my 32″ Sony Wega flat TV. It weights 200 lbs, but the picture was very nice (and relatively big) compared to what my family had owned in the past. That was 1999, of course, and times … Continue reading →

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Why is it so hard to find a decent HDTV?

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Joel

Short story – I can’t find an HDTV that I like. Each model out there has both rave reviews and serious complaints. Also, I can’t trust CNET on their reviews as my sole source of trusted information anymore. Long story – In December … Continue reading →

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We need new home phones

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Joel

What is it about me that causes electonics to die a premature death? Do I radiate an aura that burns out circuit boards? I swear, some electonics will last for years, and yet others die ignominously. Is it in my … Continue reading →

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Best Buy, you DO know there is a recession, don’t you?

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Joel

I stopped by the Best Buy in Manalapan, NJ, as they had a 50″ Panasonic G10 connected and on display this weekend.  The TV is available at online retailers for a little over $1500, but I was interested in some … Continue reading →

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