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[ElNino]

Would a KDF-55E2000 Sony DLP be a good choice for me? Someone is selling it for $50 and it seems to need a new lamp which can be around $100 (one site has it for $91 odd with free shipping).

DLP TVs should display 480p content natively right? The TV is also natively 1280x720 so that's nice as well (wouldn't matter if it would show that natively as well on a 1080p set...).

Apparently the whole thing was worth $3000 when it came out, damn son.

That would be a rear projection LCD TV, not DLP. I don't believe Sony has ever made a DLP.

As far as being a good choice? That's a tough one. I still have a 42" rear projection in my bedroom, but I would gladly move my plasma up from the family room. It's not that it has poor picture quality, but it is noisy (due to spinning fans and colour wheel) and has terrible viewing angles.

 

[ShadowgeistX]

Not sure what their criteria is, but most of my Amazon packages have been small enough to fit in my community mail box so I haven't had any issues with them. UPS on the other hand will leave every single package at my door regardless of size or cost even if I am home. They will ring once then just leave the package and run back to the truck before I can even get to the door. Considering I have two high schools walking distance from my home, I am very lucky that no packages have gone missing yet.

I pretty much tell everyone, UPS drops off your parcel like a kid dropping off a bag of flaming dog poo. I can't believe they're still being used as a shipping option; their corporate prices must be damn cheap.

 

[Yawnier]

Looks like WM has a bunch of 3DS games for $35 this week:

Dream Team
NSMB 2
Luigi's Mansion 2
DKCR 3D
Animal Crossing: NL

Its the regular price anyways for the last two games mentioned, but hey five bucks off is five bucks off, almost as good of a sale on first party Nintendo games you're going to get for new copies of them besides Black Friday/Boxing Day.

 

[Orca]

Would a KDF-55E2000 Sony DLP be a good choice for me? Someone is selling it for $50 and it seems to need a new lamp which can be around $100 (one site has it for $91 odd with free shipping).

DLP TVs should display 480p content natively right? The TV is also natively 1280x720 so that's nice as well (wouldn't matter if it would show that natively as well on a 1080p set...).

Apparently the whole thing was worth $3000 when it came out, damn son.

Isn't that one of the sets that had a widespread optical block issue? I had one and the picture yellowed badly to the point going black and white was black and yellow. They had techs replace the block once, then when it happened again a year later they gave me a deal on a new slightly larger set for $500. I think it was part of a class action lawsuit they lost, forcing them to extend warranty on the sets and provide compensation if the set continued to have issues.

 

[DaBoss]

Looks like WM has a bunch of 3DS games for $35 this week:

Dream Team
NSMB 2
Luigi's Mansion 2
DKCR 3D
Animal Crossing: NL

Its the regular price anyways for the last two games mentioned, but hey five bucks off is five bucks off, almost as good of a sale on first party Nintendo games you're going to get for new copies of them besides Black Friday/Boxing Day.

Thanks for the heads up, will probably buy Dream Team from Wal-Mart. When does the deal finish?

 

[Yawnier]

Thanks for the heads up, will probably buy Dream Team from Wal-Mart. When does the deal finish?

Its for this upcoming week starting tomorrow until the 15th.

 

[Hero of Legend]

That would be a rear projection LCD TV, not DLP. I don't believe Sony has ever made a DLP.

As far as being a good choice? That's a tough one. I still have a 42" rear projection in my bedroom, but I would gladly move my plasma up from the family room. It's not that it has poor picture quality, but it is noisy (due to spinning fans and colour wheel) and has terrible viewing angles.

Isn't that one of the sets that had a widespread optical block issue? I had one and the picture yellowed badly to the point going black and white was black and yellow. They had techs replace the block once, then when it happened again a year later they gave me a deal on a new slightly larger set for $500. I think it was part of a class action lawsuit they lost, forcing them to extend warranty on the sets and provide compensation if the set continued to have issues.

So should I not bother then?

 

[TheExodu5]

Ended up picking up a Nexus 4 at Black's of all places.

$300 Koodo phone, but they sold it to me off plan/contract. 16GB, no lock. Just popped in my Wind SIM and I was good to go.

 

[BigJonsson]

Ended up picking up a Nexus 4 at Black's of all places.

$300 Koodo phone, but they sold it to me off plan/contract. 16GB, no lock. Just popped in my Wind SIM and I was good to go.

Blacks is owned by Telus

 

[Liquidus]

Best value in the phone world. Especially for the performance the N4 offers.

 

[krae_man]

I keep forgetting to update my credit card info on all my E3 preorders. I keep getting decline emails every time they try to charge my card since I had to change the EXP to place the orders.

It gets fixed up but it always causes a 1-2 day delay in getting my games.

 

[Sora_N]

Anyone been receiving USPS stuff in the mail lately? Other than some skins, nothing has gotten to me in the past 4 weeks. Really strange. Don't think it's the seller's fault, but wondering if something's up with USPS or my mailman. I've been getting my FS/BB orders fine though.

 

[Greyvvolf]

Anyone been receiving USPS stuff in the mail lately? Other than some skins, nothing has gotten to me in the past 4 weeks. Really strange. Don't think it's the seller's fault, but wondering if something's up with USPS or my mailman. I've been getting my FS/BB orders fine though.

I bought something online and it was sent on July 31st from California through USPS. The package should be here tomorrow or Monday for sure judging by the tracking code. Maybe something to do with the seller or mailman?

 

[btkadams]

did anybody else's zelda wii u (not wind waker) futureshop e3 preorder turn into the wind waker?

i ordered the wind waker, x, and zelda wii u and now the order shows x and two wind wakers.

 

[khaaan]

did anybody else's zelda wii u (not wind waker) futureshop e3 preorder turn into the wind waker?

i ordered the wind waker, x, and zelda wii u and now the order shows x and two wind wakers.

Yep, someone noticed this a little while back. You need to give Futureshop a call and have them change it back.

 

[The Elite]

The chance of finding any $10 games is zilch, I presume.

 

[AlphaTwo00]

OK, so given that I don't have control over who ships, how they ship it, then why are people suggesting to order a PS4 or a XBoxOne through Amazon? Sounds like a recipe for it to get stolen.

 

[Firestorm]

My friend is in from New Jersey and wants a Schneider canucks jersey. Is that on clearance anywhere?

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Looks like WM has a bunch of 3DS games for $35 this week:

Dream Team
NSMB 2
Luigi's Mansion 2
DKCR 3D
Animal Crossing: NL

Its the regular price anyways for the last two games mentioned, but hey five bucks off is five bucks off, almost as good of a sale on first party Nintendo games you're going to get for new copies of them besides Black Friday/Boxing Day.

hmm....35 for dream team...and NSMB... hmm....

 

[zroid]

Trade 1 for Dream Team at FS and BB. The list is probably gonna be shit, though.

Also, bit of advice. Instead of buying Dream Team at Wal-Mart for $35, pre-order it at BB in-store if possible, but online works too. Then price match it (when you pick up the game if in-store, or after it ships if online). You'll get your 800 RZ points and the game will cost $34.50.

I recommend doing it in-stores because I believe they have some physical pre-order bonus (a pair of 3DS decals), which is unavailable online.

 

[Fuzzy]

Also, bit of advice. Instead of buying Dream Team at Wal-Mart for $35, pre-order it at BB in-store if possible, but online works too. Then price match it (when you pick up the game if in-store, or after it ships if online). You'll get your 800 RZ points and the game will cost $34.50.

I recommend doing it in-stores because I believe they have some physical pre-order bonus (a pair of 3DS decals), which is unavailable online.

If I didn't pre-order it during E3 that's exactly what I would do.

 

[Yawnier]

Trade 1 for Dream Team at FS and BB. The list is probably gonna be shit, though.

Also, bit of advice. Instead of buying Dream Team at Wal-Mart for $35, pre-order it at BB in-store if possible, but online works too. Then price match it (when you pick up the game if in-store, or after it ships if online). You'll get your 800 RZ points and the game will cost $34.50.

I recommend doing it in-stores because I believe they have some physical pre-order bonus (a pair of 3DS decals), which is unavailable online.

I would do this, but no BBs in the province I currently live in.

 

[Hero of Legend]

I needs more shelf space for mai games!

Any suggestions on cheap options? I'm in a bachelor so I don't have much room for another proper shelf, but maybe like a tall tower shelf could work, doesn't need to be made of wood or whatever, just good enough.

And preferably with drawers.

Actually perhaps just a short drawer shelf below chest level would be best.

 

[Orca]

So should I not bother then?

For what it'd cost you to get it and repair it, if it's better than what you have I'd still go for it. If it only lasts a year after that I'd be pissed, but you should get a couple years out of it and be happy with it.

 

[Hero of Legend]

For what it'd cost you to get it and repair it, if it's better than what you have I'd still go for it. If it only lasts a year after that I'd be pissed, but you should get a couple years out of it and be happy with it.

I might have a brilliant shot at another TV if all goes well and no one else takes it.

Separately, someone's offering me an old (but really good conditioned going by the photos) Daytek WTN 15E2, 15" with a native res of 1024x768 with a 16:9 mode (the guy says so), says the remote's glitchy (wasn't specific), and for $30.

If anything it'd make a nice monitor or secondary TV to whatever big one I'll eventually get. Could be good enough for Wii and such as it would be 1024x576 in 16:9 mode so Wii games would hardly be scaled, yeah they won't be native, but it'd be even better than when shown on a 1280x720/1366x768/1920x1080 TV. Hell it might be the best 4:3 TV for it since in 16:9 it's that or 800x450 (on a 800x600 set) or 640x360 (on a 640x480 set), it's the only one above native. Don't know what's preferable, upscaling or downscaling.

Thoughts?

 

[SMT]

OK, so given that I don't have control over who ships, how they ship it, then why are people suggesting to order a PS4 or a XBoxOne through Amazon? Sounds like a recipe for it to get stolen.

It is, that's why I monitor the tracking of the items. When I know they're coming, I usually sit by the door, and wait for UPS to dump the item, and leave without ringing the doorbell.

Tales of Xillia :CE was just sitting there on Tuesday, and I wasn't expecting it until the 13th. lol

 

[Lurkee]

I might have a brilliant shot at another TV if all goes well and no one else takes it.

Separately, someone's offering me an old (but really good conditioned going by the photos) Daytek WTN 15E2, 15" with a native res of 1024x768 with a 16:9 mode (the guy says so), says the remote's glitchy (wasn't specific), and for $30.

If anything it'd make a nice monitor or secondary TV to whatever big one I'll eventually get. Could be good enough for Wii and such as it would be 1024x576 in 16:9 mode so Wii games would hardly be scaled, yeah they won't be native, but it'd be even better than when shown on a 1280x720/1366x768/1920x1080 TV. Hell it might be the best 4:3 TV for it since in 16:9 it's that or 800x450 (on a 800x600 set) or 640x360 (on a 640x480 set), it's the only one above native. Don't know what's preferable, upscaling or downscaling.

Thoughts?

What's your budget? For a TV of that age and size, the seller must be thanking the stars he can still get money for it. If you're looking for something affordable but of great value, BestBuy and Future Shop's house brand, Dynex or Insignia, is something to consider. Their 40 and 42 inch LCD/LED TVs go on sale often throughout the year, and they're usually made by LG or other top TV manufacturers. Buying new (and with certain credit cards) gives you a warranty too in case something goes wrong.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/Search/SearchResults.aspx?path=ca77b9b4beca91fe414314b86bb581f8en20&q=%252a&sp=BBY_en-CA_Product_Collection_Site-WideSP&Facet=cBBYMCCPCatalogenCAPresentationHierarchy1%2523%2523-1%2523%2523-1%257e%257eq2a%257e%257ecBBYMCCPCatalogenCA21344%2523%25235%2523%25235g%257e%257enf28%257c%257c494e5349474e4941&viewall=true&targetCategory=21344

 

[Hero of Legend]

What's your budget? For a TV of that age and size, the seller must be thanking the stars he can still get money for it. If you're looking for something affordable but of great value, BestBuy and Future Shop's house brand, Dynex or Insignia, is something to consider. Their 40 and 42 inch LCD/LED TVs go on sale often throughout the year, and they're usually made by LG or other top TV manufacturers. Buying new (and with certain credit cards) gives you a warranty too in case something goes wrong.

Unfortunately in Ontario there's the BS Eco fee that apparently went in effect three odd years ago. For a 32" for instance it's $40. :/

And all stores have this, even standalone budget stores, what the FUCK?!

Budget is $300 for an excellent one.

 

[Liquidus]

Unfortunately in Ontario there's the BS Eco fee that apparently went in effect three odd years ago. For a 32" for instance it's $40. :/

And all stores have this, even standalone budget stores, what the FUCK?!

Budget is $300 for an excellent one.

If your budget is $300 you might as well go for an insignia or dynex brand unless you look on Kijiji. We had a cheap insignia 24 inch set at work with was $200 and it was pretty decent as a gaming TV.

Personally you should save up so more (another $300) and buy yourself a bigger Sony LCD or Panasonic Plasma. Stay away from shitty Samsung garbage lol (those capacitors love to blow).

Edit- you might as well get a Sony PlayStation 3D Display if your stuck under the $300 mark. They aren't too bad once you figure it out.

 

[LGom09]

Anyone been receiving USPS stuff in the mail lately? Other than some skins, nothing has gotten to me in the past 4 weeks. Really strange. Don't think it's the seller's fault, but wondering if something's up with USPS or my mailman. I've been getting my FS/BB orders fine though.

I'm actually in the same boat. Bought a game from someone that's been in transit (apparently) for nearly a month now.

 

[Ondore]

Futureshop and Best Buy have DKCR3D for $29.99 this week, and FS has the XL for $20 off and is doing $10 off a September game with Mario and Luigi purchase.

 

[Yawnier]

Futureshop and Best Buy have DKCR3D for $29.99 this week, and FS has the XL for $20 off and is doing $10 off a September game with Mario and Luigi purchase.

So, that $10 I take it could be applied to GTAV or whatever next month?

 

[Lexxism]

So, that $10 I take it could be applied to GTAV or whatever next month?

Yeah. However, it will only apply to the full price games and not with any promotional or price-matched games.

 

[Deactivision]

Really? Walmart will know my copy coming in the mail isnt from the store?

FUCK. What are my options to remedy this......

Just a heads up, I had no problem returning my FS copy at Wal-Mart yesterday with my WM receipt. The UPC codes are identical; there's no way they can tell the games apart.

 

[narcosis219]

I'm actually in the same boat. Bought a game from someone that's been in transit (apparently) for nearly a month now.

I have an item that has been sitting in Florida for the last 3 weeks without any updates on the tracking. :/

 

[LGom09]

Damn, could have had Dream Team today. Just got a missed delivery notice. Don't they usually just drop those in the mailbox (games in bubble mailers, I mean)?

 

[Haines]

Just a heads up, I had no problem returning my FS copy at Wal-Mart yesterday with my WM receipt. The UPC codes are identical; there's no way they can tell the games apart.

Same buddy. Not sure what that other guy was on about. Maybe collectors editions or something...

 

[Yawnier]

Yeah. However, it will only apply to the full price games and not with any promotional or price-matched games.

Makes sense. Thanks

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

If your budget is $300 you might as well go for an insignia or dynex brand unless you look on Kijiji. We had a cheap insignia 24 inch set at work with was $200 and it was pretty decent as a gaming TV.

Personally you should save up so more (another $300) and buy yourself a bigger Sony LCD or Panasonic Plasma. Stay away from shitty Samsung garbage lol (those capacitors love to blow).

Edit- you might as well get a Sony PlayStation 3D Display if your stuck under the $300 mark. They aren't too bad once you figure it out.

There are numerous warnings from Gaffers stating its unreliability

 

[Liquidus]

I've had one since December 2011 that I got for $99. No issues.

 

[Sora_N]

Try calling UPS and (politely) complaining. I can't guarantee it, but there's a chance they'll knock something off their (atrocious) fee. My brokerage was a lot lower (just $10 for something I ordered about a month ago), but they offered to cut it in half without me even asking.

I got a bad CSR lol, she was chewing gum over the phone too. I got charged $10 + taxes, I guess there's no dispute over $23. It still stings a little since I forgot to cancel that order. I should have just complained but I guess I'll leave it at this point.

 

[WEGGLES]

Trade 1 for dream team. Totally doing Sticker Star. What a turd of a game.

 

[Hilti92]

I've had one since December 2011 that I got for $99. No issues.

Some work, some don't. I bought one last year for $99 and it had blinking issues. The 3D wasn't that great either.

 

[Liquidus]

Some work, some don't. I bought one last year for $99 and it had blinking issues. The 3D wasn't that great either.

Did you get it fixed under warranty? Just curious as to how that process was.

 

[Tuck]

Trade 1 for dream team. Totally doing Sticker Star. What a turd of a game.

Where?

 

[Lexxism]

Where?

at Bestbuy

 

[Sora_N]

at Bestbuy

Wow, i heard some bad things with M&L but I hated Sticker Star so maybe I'll get rid of it lol.

 

[Cheerilee]

I needs more shelf space for mai games!

Any suggestions on cheap options? I'm in a bachelor so I don't have much room for another proper shelf, but maybe like a tall tower shelf could work, doesn't need to be made of wood or whatever, just good enough.

And preferably with drawers.

Actually perhaps just a short drawer shelf below chest level would be best.

Cinder blocks and an old door cut lengthwise (a new door is fine too, but not your front door, because you probably still need that one).

Or maybe some milk crates.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Easiest thing for shelves is to check Kijiji--there are always people everywhere getting rid of cheap shelves for cheap. When I moved to my current place I got two IKEA disc towers off a student who had graduated and was moving home for $15 or $20 and then when I didn't like the look of them I resold them for the same price within a day. Only tough thing is that most people don't deliver so you'd have to pick it up, which can be tough if you don't have a car and are depending on the subway or bus.

 

[kennah]

Best time for furniture shopping is the 29th of any month.