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I bought the $188 one and it was trash. Straight-on viewing was ..ok... but anything at even a slight angle and it was awful. This is the 55S41 $188 on Nov 8 or thereabouts, that I'm micro-reviewing.
I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
I have a TCL 55" 4 series since they dropped to $299… like back in 2017. Used in bedroom so it's only straight - on viewing, room isn't large enough to test wide angles. But we have been very happy with the TV at price paid.
Couldn't pay me to take a Google/Android tv. Had a 85" Sony TV with that OS and most of the apps/OS was crashing all the time. Moved to a LG Oled and it's better with Web OS, BUT the most unstable apps on the TV are the google ones (Youtube TV & Youtube App).
I'm an Android phone user so nothing against Google, but they just can't figure out how to optimize their apps/platform on tv's for some reason (or just don't do enough testing).
I love the Android TV interface on Nvidia Shield. I hate the experience of the interface on my TLC and and Onn TV's so much, I I bought more Shield TV's to use with the "cheap" TV's, which kind of defeats the purpose. But I've yet to experience Android TV that's built into a TV that I like. I think the problem is the TV manufacturers are using chips that are too slow.
+$6 gives you 5 years.
I have used Square trade many times, now owed by Allstate.
Two claims via the Allstate, one prior
Most cases they choose not to repair they just refund the original purchase price minus the contract cost.
I've had this happen on the refrigerator because the door seal got ripped.
And two TVs because they failed one of them I went to eBay purchase a motherboard and repaired it myself with a few of the dollars they refunded on the whole purchase price.
I didn't see option for 5 years. Just saw 4 years. Can you tell me if and how I can update it? 5 year option is surely better. I am sure this TV won't last 5 years.
I didn't see option for 5 years. Just saw 4 years. Can you tell me if and how I can update it? 5 year option is surely better. I am sure this TV won't last 5 years.
Also what is the contract cost?
I declined coverage and when I went to the shopping cart screen, there was a little box to check for $39 for 5 years coverage.
I didn't see option for 5 years. Just saw 4 years. Can you tell me if and how I can update it? 5 year option is surely better. I am sure this TV won't last 5 years.
Also what is the contract cost?
I 1st declined the 4 year, go to cart and pick the 5-year for $39
You can always start a return on the 4 year and then buy the 5 year,
You have something like 30 days or more to purchase it or return the warranty
I'm not sure if I'd take a chance on an Element TV personally. As far as brands go, they're one of the lowest of the lows. I skimmed through the reviews and lots of people are complaining about disconnecting issues
As I recall, Walmart sold a low end Element 55" for BF 2 or 3 years ago. I bought one. It was cheap and it performs like you would expect for a cheap TV with a cheap panel and bare bones setup menu. After only 2 years, it now has a vertical stripe just left of center screen. Most noticeable on red backgrounds. So, I just ordered the 65" TCL. It's probably no better, picturewise. But, I'm hoping it will last more that two years before the components start failing. I would not buy another low end Element.
I 1st declined the 4 year, go to cart and pick the 5-year for $39
You can always start a return on the 4 year and then buy the 5 year,
You have something like 30 days or more to purchase it or return the warranty
I read similar comment about this trick, I tried it but didn't see option. Will try to switch it to 5 years.
Also what is contract cost. Do they prorate the TV price when you file for claim
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I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
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I'm an Android phone user so nothing against Google, but they just can't figure out how to optimize their apps/platform on tv's for some reason (or just don't do enough testing).
I have used Square trade many times, now owed by Allstate.
Two claims via the Allstate, one prior
Most cases they choose not to repair they just refund the original purchase price minus the contract cost.
I've had this happen on the refrigerator because the door seal got ripped.
And two TVs because they failed one of them I went to eBay purchase a motherboard and repaired it myself with a few of the dollars they refunded on the whole purchase price.
Also what is the contract cost?
Also what is the contract cost?
Also what is the contract cost?
You can always start a return on the 4 year and then buy the 5 year,
You have something like 30 days or more to purchase it or return the warranty
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I've had this TV for over 4 years now. They still get updated unlike LGs.
I thought it was a good deal at $400, this is even better.
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You can always start a return on the 4 year and then buy the 5 year,
You have something like 30 days or more to purchase it or return the warranty
Also what is contract cost. Do they prorate the TV price when you file for claim
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