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the TV is over 50 inches, the price
rises to $3000 and above.
Not included in the price of the TV,
however, is its installation. At Nan-
tucket Sound, said Shelgren, instal-
lation price is based on the number
of hours and the types of materials
used. "It depends on how fancy," he
said.
To mount or not?
Installing a tabletop TV costs
around $60, while a wall mounted
TV can cost anywhere from $300 to
$800. The average installation costs
around $600. Some stores, he said,
will charge a flat rate. However, to
save the most money, choose a
store that charges by the hour, be-
cause most jobs do not take as long
as the fixed-rate price would equal.
Available in more and more of both
styles of TV is HD, or high defini-
tion, cable. Through Comcast or
other providers , homeowners can
subscribe to certain HD channels to
view clearer, more precise TV. It is
available on an increasing number
of channels.
For most people , HD is a worth-
while investment. Shelgren and
Luchini predicted that within a few
years, all channels will be HD.
"HD is like going to the gas pumps
and instead of buying regular, you're
getting hi-test," said Shelgren. "It
would be sinful not to get HD" on
one of the newer models of flat
screen TV.
Preserving your investment
After choosing, buying, and install-
ing a new LCD or plasma TV, the
most crucial part of making it a part
of your home's charm is keeping it
in good condition.
If taken care of , a new TV will last
an average of 60,000 hours , equal
to about six hours of TV each day
for 27 years , said Shelgren. To ex-
tend a TV's life, "surge protect ,"
said Luchini. "The biggest problem
with electronics is when they see
different currents. "
In addition, dusting the TV frequent-
ly can keep the buttons like new,
and the screen looking clear. Video
games and DVD menus should not
be left on the TV for long periods of
time , because some TVs will retain
the memory of what was on them.
Homeowners need to be, "aware
of what kind of program they leave
on the TV," said Shelgren.
To keep the quality of the TV good
through the years , the contrast and
brightness of the screen can be
turned down.
With careful choice and proper
care , a TV can be part of a home for
years to come. And , with the current
buyer 's market , now is a great time
to make a new TV a part of your
home 's fall wardrobe.
"It's a good time for the person ^—
who wants to buy, "
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are only available 42
inches or larger.
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