Author Topic: early christmas present! (Read 8380 times)

Master KChief · « **on:** December 22, 2009, 01:10:13 AM »

my girlfriend got me a 50" panasonic viera plasma tv for christmas! ROCK ON!!!

its currently sitting in the middle of my living room though, because i dont have a big enough tv stand yet...

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:17:07 AM »

That's an amazing gift. I'm sure your xbox will be happy.

Master KChief · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:38:07 AM »

definately! i've been playing on a standard definition tv ever since my old roommate moved out about 6 months ago...this will look a million times better! totally wasnt expecting this for xmas, but im pretty happy now.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:35:38 AM »

What your girlfriend failed to mention is that she had to sell that ring you bought her in order to buy it...

Master KChief · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:03:08 AM »

heh nope, she still happily has her ring on her finger.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:58:29 AM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on December 22, 2009, 10:35:38 AM

What your girlfriend failed to mention is that she had to sell that ring you bought her in order to buy it...

She sold the red ring

Ben Wilk · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:06:32 PM »

WOW!!!!!!

How did she afford this without selling that ring?

Master KChief · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:12:39 PM »

she works in pharmaceuticals.

i just hooked it up about 2 hours ago, it looks absolutely amazing. really awesome picture. just need to get a home entertainments system now.

The Schaef · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:35:42 PM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on December 22, 2009, 10:35:38 AM

What your girlfriend failed to mention is that she had to sell that ring you bought her in order to buy it...

And he sold his Playstation 3 in order to finance the ring.

Gift of the Magi 2009.

Master KChief · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2009, 07:51:55 PM »

right now im trying to calibrate the tv properly...after doing extensive research on the internet, apparantly a new plasma tv owner has to 'break it in'...using low contrast and brightness settings for the first 100 hours or so. i dont know. do any current plasma owners have any advise with this?

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:38:28 PM »

Quote from: The Schaef on December 22, 2009, 06:35:42 PM

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on December 22, 2009, 10:35:38 AM
What your girlfriend failed to mention is that she had to sell that ring you bought her in order to buy it...

And he sold his Playstation 3 in order to finance the ring.

Gift of the Magi 2009.

So each of them get to draw every time the other one draws?!? That makes absolutely no sense. Some things have absolutely nothing to do with Redemption.

Tsavong Lah · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:49:44 PM »

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right now im trying to calibrate the tv properly...after doing extensive research on the internet, apparantly a new plasma tv owner has to 'break it in'...using low contrast and brightness settings for the first 100 hours or so. i dont know. do any current plasma owners have any advise with this?

Turn it on, leave it on. For 100 hours. Trying to watch TV normally on low brightness/contrast can be a huge pain if you're a stickler for good quality video; it's really easier to just leave it on all night for a few nights in a row instead.

Master KChief · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:01:11 PM »

is it really necessary to leave it on for 100+ hours straight? reason i ask is because i dont want to go to sleep at night and it accidentally gets stuck on a channel, causing burn in. personally, i dont mind watching it in low settings as i know it'll look far better after the break in. is this still ok? i also read somewhere to break it in using a non-hd source (standard definition), is that advisable as well?

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:55:30 PM »

Quote from: The Schaef on December 22, 2009, 06:35:42 PM

Gift of the Magi 2009.

O. Henry ftw

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:02:09 PM »

To make matters worse, MKC, Panasonic recommends you do not play video games on the plasma TV until after break in is complete.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archive/index.php/t-825907.html

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:34:53 PM »

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on December 22, 2009, 10:02:09 PM

To make matters worse, MKC, Panasonic recommends you do not play video games on the plasma TV until after break in is complete.

WHOA! WHOA!

You're asking Master K Chief to not play video games for 100 hours? Are you insane?

Master KChief · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:56:32 PM »

that is insane. im playing cod: mw2 as i write this. i wonder why they suggest that...i think as long as i keep my contrast and brightness settings low, i'll be ok...right?

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:13:47 AM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on December 22, 2009, 10:34:53 PM

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on December 22, 2009, 10:02:09 PM
To make matters worse, MKC, Panasonic recommends you do not play video games on the plasma TV until after break in is complete.

WHOA! WHOA!

You're asking Master K Chief to not play video games for 100 hours? Are you insane?

Not me--the manufacturer; I'm just the messenger.

This does raise interesting questions about possible ulterior motives on the part of MKC's girlfriend.

Quote from: Master KChief on December 22, 2009, 11:56:32 PM

that is insane.

It's nice to see you taking this well.

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i wonder why they suggest that...i think as long as i keep my contrast and brightness settings low, i'll be ok...right?

They are worried about burning static images (e.g., health meters) into the display. Avoid those and you should be good.

Master KChief · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:26:25 AM »

er, that might be a problem...cod, like most shooters, uses a hud that has some static stuff...like ammo, health, level-up bar, etc. i might be in some trouble.

i just noticed you linked from the avs forums, which i've been perusing all day, reading up on how to break-in my plasma. they have some people on there that really know their stuff.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:12:37 AM »

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on December 23, 2009, 12:13:47 AM

This does raise interesting questions about possible ulterior motives on the part of MKC's girlfriend.

She has a 100-hour Return Policy.

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2009, 10:04:49 AM »

Quote from: Master KChief on December 23, 2009, 02:26:25 AM

i just noticed you linked from the avs forums, which i've been perusing all day, reading up on how to break-in my plasma. they have some people on there that really know their stuff.

The post I linked to was just a copy of an e-mail from Panasonic's customer support.

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on December 23, 2009, 07:12:37 AM

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on December 23, 2009, 12:13:47 AM
This does raise interesting questions about possible ulterior motives on the part of MKC's girlfriend.

She has a 100-hour Return Policy.

Hmmmm. Let's see... MKC will have to survive a little more than four days without video games. MKC got his present three days before Christmas, which means the fourth day is Christmas. What a strange coincidence.

Master KChief · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:18:34 PM »

i start my video game fasting...now.

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Master KChief on December 23, 2009, 12:18:34 PM

i start my video game fasting...now.

If you start feeling shaky or suffer any other symptoms of withdrawal, take two of these

and call me in the morning.

3-Liner And Bags Of Chips · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:51:35 PM »

lolz

Korunks · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:54:59 PM »

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i start my video game fasting...now.

maybe you could just use you old tv to play on until it's seasoned

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Author Topic: early christmas present! (Read 8380 times)

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