She died. Just last month…
Our trusted 15-year old Samsung television, who wept with the whole family as we watched Schindler’s List, gasped with the children when they thought Experiment 626 aka Stitch will die in the second movie, cheered for R2D2 in all six movies of the Star Wars saga, finally couldn’t be resuscitated.
For two weeks, we had been prowling across Abenson, SM Appliance and other stores to look for a replacement. The Duplitos had been resistant to temptation so far. The object we are trying to resist – a P199,900 Samsung plasma television set with Ultra FilterBright, deeper black and dark images and clearer vision 18 bit color processing.
Charged to my credit card, that’s only P11,000 something a month at “0%” interest (yeah, yeah) and P370 per day (blech!).
See how happy they are? More space means more harmony in the family… (am I really this gullible?)
Must resist…must resist…
What do you think guys? Are the marketing guys going to bag another victim? Help!
August 1st, 2007 at 11:57 am
hachiko, funny, for a second there I wanted to consider doing the switch hehe. Now the question is, and i really want you to take a second to think about this, if I can afford it, should i buy it? what about the 10,000 flower vase I saw the other day in Glorietta? hmmm.
August 1st, 2007 at 11:43 am
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i see :). good point ha. i think i’m convinced now. also, i think technology has its uses (like I can’t live without my blackberry), but you’re right that there are times it has caused us to run faster than we should when we don’t really know where we are going.
August 1st, 2007 at 10:08 am
As a kid I was very excited when my father bought a projection TV (when projection TV was still IN). But heck, the TV was big and looks great in the sala. Even my mom was excited.
But after a few months, the thrill and excitement of a new and bigger TV was just gone. My feeling is that I’m watching on an ordinary TV set. I stopped noticing it in our sala. My father even once remarked that the TV seem ordinary now, even smaller compared to the new ones. My mom prefers watching on the smaller kitchen TV, since according to her, it’s easier to operate and consumes less electricity.
I think a 199,000 TV is not worth it. Like any other new fancy expensive gadget, you’ll get tired of it soon. A 32″ flat screen crt TV still does the job well. And it’s way cheaper and lasts longer too. Pwede ba dito yun: “Buy CRT, invest the difference?”
August 1st, 2007 at 10:08 am
Salve,
I agree with hachiko’s view, if you can afford it , buy it , I would, if I can, but I suggest in cash not on your Credit Card as we all know there is no such thing as 0 interest on credit.
Some people have gazillions in cash, a 199k TV or a 10M car won’t have a dent on their net worth.
If we all live within our means, everybody would be happy! As for me, I will wait for a 21″ branded LCD TV to be priced at 20-25k before i dispose of my Sony traditional TV
he! he! maybe in 5 years time!
Tip: Those crystal clear TV pictures you see in store display does not always turns out to be true and depends on some factors as well.
1. They use different DVD player connections than the regular ones, your player may not have it, so you need to buy another player.
2. As one comment here says, if your cable operator does not broadcast the same specs as your HDTV if you buy one, your reception would be the same as a regular TV.
3. Your regular TV outlet may not be designed for such new TV (pls confirm with seller first if there won’t be a need to change regular household electrical load capacity)
cheers.
August 1st, 2007 at 9:57 am
salve,
Luxury products are emotional. Ferrari says we’re not selling cars, we’re selling passion and excitement. You can’t put a price on your emotion. It’s worth as much as your self esteem. Whoever said money can’t buy happiness don’t know where to shop. All in favor say “buy.” Don’t think. Feel!
See, I’m a good salesman.