Letterman vs. Palin
12-Jun, 2009
Letterman made a joke about one of Palin’s daughters [most likely Bristol], Palin got mad, and David invited Sarah on the show to “smooth things over.” Dear, Barbara. What I find amusing is the comments about how crude Letterman was, how he should retire, how he’s not funny anymore, blah blah blah. Here’s a thought; if you feel that way, DON’T FLIPPIN’ WATCH HIS SHOW! No one is forcing you to watch Letterman. ‘Nuff said.
Samsung NFL Rebate Scam
12-May, 2009
Part of my decision to purchase the 40″ LCD TV (in September) was because there was a $200 “rebate” offer. Imagine my surprise when, after 2 calls to Tristar Fulfillment Services (3rd party rebate service) and 8 flippin’ months later, I got a “reward certificate” for $200; good towards the purchase of a qualifying new Samsung product. Lucky me. TriStar said my “rebate” was sent in December, but I never received it. I had them reissue “the check” in March. After finally receiving the reward certificate, the rebate website (checkmyrebate.com) still indicates that it has not been sent.
I am certainly not the only one who has been rammed up the pooper by Samsung. It’s too bad, they make good TVs.
I called TriStar and Samsung this afternoon and will call again tomorrow and ask for someone higher up the ladder. I also suggest to others that if they ever purchase a Samsung product, read the rebate fine print and expect über-poor customer service and a sore ass. Unacceptable.
Digital-TV Transition: Now with Optional Transition!
11-Feb, 2009
This post has been categorized in television, standards, and politics. Seriously, run screaming. So, unless you live in a tree or have been trapped under something heavy for the past…oh, 3 years and change, the digital-TV (DTV) transition has been set for February 17 June 12 is now optional on or after February 17 but mandatory before June 12. Nope, that’s not confusing at all. Scarier still, I actually agreed with Republicans on this one.
So Congress approved the delay of the digital-TV transition and now it sits on Obama’s desk, who is likely to sign it. But don’t fret! There’s still time to convince him otherwise (feedback form). I wonder just how many “This is b*llsh*t!” comments it will take for President O to change his mind. I’m thinking a lot. My comment? “This is b*llsh*t.” I didn’t feel an exclamation point was justified.
My wife and I do not subscribe to a cable TV service; we just don’t feel like paying a shedload of money for 137 channels when only 5 actually have programs worth watching. So, we do the whole Mac Mini/connect to LCD/Hulu/Netflix Streaming/YouTube thang and only pay for an Internet connection. And don’t think I haven’t called up my cable company’s marketing department and demanded à la carte channel selection from my cable service…because I have.
Why the delay? What say you, oh noble Democrats? Americans are confused! We’re not ready! From the NYT article:
Some unlucky folks, who actually know what to do with their “thingies,” are SOL because we also ran out of flippin’ coupons…oh the humanity! This is TV, m’kay, not air. How many will actually be affected? According to Snider’s Ars Technica article:
Six percent? That’s it? So, all this money is being spent so that the 6% can continue to watch reruns of the Andy Griffith Show and Mash on their 17-year old boob-tubes? I honestly think the people who haven’t made the switch to DTV yet simply can’t lift their old TVs. Don’t worry about all of the money that will be lost; never mind the bastard electronics stores milking everyone’s confusion like the proverbial cow with rabbit-ears. It comes down to this: make the switch and end it. The delay will cause more harm than good. Why build up the PR for this thing for 3 years and then, weeks before the big date…”eh, let’s blow this thing off until the Spring. The weather is better in June, so maybe then we’ll get better reception.”
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