R.i.p. Toshiba Rptv (1 Viewer)

[MikeSh]

Last Saturday, the 31th, my area got socked with another thundestorm. A lighting bolt hit across the street and it took out my almost 18 month old Toshiba analog 50" rptv.

Yes, it was surge protected and my rp-82 and receiver survived. My Hughes HDVR2 is plugged into a seperate UPS/surge and it survived as well.

I guess I'll be shopping for a new TV this week. Although the insurance adjuster thinks they might send out a repair person to look it over first, she wasn't sure when I talked to her Saturday.

So what do I do with a dead 50" TV if it is scrap???

MikeS.

 

[Allan Jayne]

1. If you have a child in 6'th to 10'th grade, and a pickup truck (to get it to school), the TV minus the electronics could be made into a school science project (the exact topic and usage will be left up to your child with the help of his/her teacher).

2. If your spouse has been holding you back from upgrading, now is your chance.

3. You may be able to gut it and mount a front projector inside for use in a non-dark room.

Video hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/video.htm

 

[Christop_Holmes]

Sell it on ebay

People On Ebay Will Buy Anything

 

[Paul S Gregory]

Fish tank!

 

[Jack Briggs]

Turn it into a rec' room.