my family has always been behind the times. the TV i have the earliest recollection of was bought new when my mom was in college...in the early 1980's. watched all the early 1990's shows on it. when i was more or less 2, we shelved that old thing and got what i considered to be state of the art at the time (though we got her used).
i present you with my dear friend, TV #1
as is the standard in my family, the new beauty went in my parents room and the family room got the hand-me-down (though all TVs were bought pre-owned in the first place). TV #1 was faithful to the end. he played everything from the original run of power rangers all the way up to ratchet and clank. he has continued to serve us well all these years. when replaced in my parents bedroom, he played N64 games and continued to shine as my gaming tv up until June. from Ocaraina of Time all the way to now, TV #1 will always be remembered fondly. here he sits 15 years later. only supporting one speaker input and one display input plus cable, now all his inputs are loose. yes, he is nearing the end of a faithful life of servitude.
TV #1 was sent to the basement by a worthy adversary who bested him in every department. the magnificent TV #2. TV #2 was among the first line of TVs that did not have a convex screen, and had not 1 but 3 video inputs. he remained in his usurped position until we moved to philadelphia in 2007, where he was put into storage. circumstances being what they are, my parents had split and my dad left it to me. that's right. i am still the proud owner of TV #2. he is my gaming TV for use with the 360 and my gamecube as well (only used for smash bros. melee and soul calibur 2).
TV #2
TV #2 with a DVD for size reference
now i know what you're thinking. it's ok, no need to hide it. "but cheez, that can't be the ending to the story!" "cheez, i'm so glad TV #2 found a happy ending in your room, but what of TV #1?" "cheez, why in gods name would you tell this story NOW?? it hasn't concluded yet!"
patience lovelies, i'm about to answer all of your queries. <3
the answer to everything stems from what arrived in the mail today. i give you: TV #3.
TV#3 in its Box
TV #3 with a Cat and a Stapler for size reference
Close Up of Cat
TV #3 is a Samsung 55" LED TV with edge lighting. he has a refresh rate of 240, came with 5.1 digital surround sound, a blu-ray player, and the latest 3D technology. he will occupy this spot above our gas fireplace.
TV #1 will in all likelihood be thrown out. there is no longer room in our household for a TV that's both outdated and borderline unusable. TV #2 will remain in my room, however it will shift to being only a gamecube and DVD player TV. the XBOX is going into the basement with TV #3 where it will be most comfortable.
i present you with my dear friend, TV #1
as is the standard in my family, the new beauty went in my parents room and the family room got the hand-me-down (though all TVs were bought pre-owned in the first place). TV #1 was faithful to the end. he played everything from the original run of power rangers all the way up to ratchet and clank. he has continued to serve us well all these years. when replaced in my parents bedroom, he played N64 games and continued to shine as my gaming tv up until June. from Ocaraina of Time all the way to now, TV #1 will always be remembered fondly. here he sits 15 years later. only supporting one speaker input and one display input plus cable, now all his inputs are loose. yes, he is nearing the end of a faithful life of servitude.
TV #1 was sent to the basement by a worthy adversary who bested him in every department. the magnificent TV #2. TV #2 was among the first line of TVs that did not have a convex screen, and had not 1 but 3 video inputs. he remained in his usurped position until we moved to philadelphia in 2007, where he was put into storage. circumstances being what they are, my parents had split and my dad left it to me. that's right. i am still the proud owner of TV #2. he is my gaming TV for use with the 360 and my gamecube as well (only used for smash bros. melee and soul calibur 2).
TV #2
TV #2 with a DVD for size reference
now i know what you're thinking. it's ok, no need to hide it. "but cheez, that can't be the ending to the story!" "cheez, i'm so glad TV #2 found a happy ending in your room, but what of TV #1?" "cheez, why in gods name would you tell this story NOW?? it hasn't concluded yet!"
patience lovelies, i'm about to answer all of your queries. <3
the answer to everything stems from what arrived in the mail today. i give you: TV #3.
TV#3 in its Box
TV #3 with a Cat and a Stapler for size reference
Close Up of Cat
TV #3 is a Samsung 55" LED TV with edge lighting. he has a refresh rate of 240, came with 5.1 digital surround sound, a blu-ray player, and the latest 3D technology. he will occupy this spot above our gas fireplace.
TV #1 will in all likelihood be thrown out. there is no longer room in our household for a TV that's both outdated and borderline unusable. TV #2 will remain in my room, however it will shift to being only a gamecube and DVD player TV. the XBOX is going into the basement with TV #3 where it will be most comfortable.
