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Anyone with knowledge of the availability of HDTV and HDTV-ready flatscreens in Colombia?

I am tryingg to determine if i should bring 2 HDTV or HDTV-ready flatscreen TVs with me to Colombia. I know that satellite providers might be broadcasting in HDTV now or in the near future, but i think that i will opt to get the HDTV-ready sets. I wanted to know if anyone is familiar with which brands, sizes, etc and the corresponding prices, or if it is wiser to just pack them in the shipping container after US purchase. I have seen stores in Colombia displaying LG brands, but no other brands. Any relevant thoughts and/or comments from the people currently living in Colombia?

By Miguel_Clavo on Nov 10, 2006, 20:47 in Friendly Talkzone.

Miguel_Clavo says on Nov 10, 2006, 21:03:

sorry......tryingg=trying for the PBH spellcheckers.....=) Just my opinion...

Miguel_Clavo...Listo!! Libertad!!!...Colombia es pasión!

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morphus says on Nov 11, 2006, 05:26:

I doubt there are many broadcasts using 1080 lines in Colombia. Even in the U.S. there are'nt many.

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aztec says on Nov 11, 2006, 06:50:

When we were... ...planning to purchase a HDTV in Bogotá we were told by the sales staff there are no programs (broadcasts) available in HDTV.

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Cerealkiller says on Nov 11, 2006, 11:47:

I was told they were going to start broadcasting HD next year, if I were you though Id bring my tv over because they can be ridiculously expensive here in comparison with american prices. You can find a 32 inch Samsung for around 2500 to 3000 dollars, which is usually the price for a 42' one in Europe and I am guessing its less in the US

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Miguel_Clavo says on Nov 11, 2006, 17:07:

CK and Aztec...i was told that some satellite companies have begun to transmit HDTV but you need their specialized equipment (like essvsat.com type companies). Since internet connections are not real reliable in CTG, i was thinking of purchasing the satellite internet equipment for the office and the apartment there, and the ability to receive HDTV when it is up and running. I would use the HDTV set for XBOX 360 type games as well, not just programs.

But it appears that it would be cheaper to bring some flatscreens in the cargo container rather than purchase there, although i noticed that LG goods, including flatscreens, are well-marketed in Colombia.

thanks for you info!

Just my opinion...

Miguel_Clavo...Listo!! Libertad!!!...Colombia es pasión!

"F.A.R.C..S.U.C.K.S"

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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