# I think I'm due for a new TV **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 20, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042 "2020-09-20T00:06:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/1 "2020-09-20T00:06:18Z")
I’ve had it for about 10 years, and considering that it’s a flat screen, it’s probably on its last legs and I’m surprised it’s lasted this long. Anyway, starting a few hours ago, I noticed that CNN was in purple and green colors only, and then switched it back and forth a few times and it came back with proper colors. Other channels are doing the same thing, and some other channels have no picture at all, which also makes me wonder if there’s a Tivo problem. What are other Dopers’ experiences with this? ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/2 "2020-09-20T00:31:21Z")
[Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009)’s a thread from earlier today about buying a new TV. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/3 "2020-09-20T01:10:46Z")
Thanks. I don’t want a 65" TV personally, nor do I need a lot of other bells and whistles. I have a 26" (diagonal) now, and will probably get one that size or maybe a little bigger. I’ll check the ads in tomorrow’s paper. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/4 "2020-09-20T01:12:40Z")
Whether you want or need them, there are going to be a lot of bells and whistles on any new TV you buy. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/5 "2020-09-20T01:13:54Z")
That’s true. I’ll scan the ads, go to the store, and pick something that suits my needs. I’ve never heard of half the things they’re talking about on that other thread. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/6 "2020-09-20T01:54:57Z")
Update: Someone on FB suggested that I call the cable company, which I did, and they fixed it. It appears to have been an issue with my Tivo. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/7 "2020-09-20T01:56:13Z")
Even if the color issue was fixed, any new TV is going to be an improvement over your ten-year-old one. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/8 "2020-09-20T11:54:56Z")
Moved to IMHO as looking for opinions on a TV and not actually about shows on TV. _Just housekeeping._ ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-due-for-a-new-tv/921042/9 "2020-09-20T12:02:01Z")
Just curious, a Tivo or do you mean DVR? Also do you know what they had to fix or was it all behind the scenes?