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Byung: This is what I’m talking about! It’s time To upgrade to a Big-screen TV and this is the perfect place to buy one.

Nelly: They certainly have a large Selection. These new TVs have Pictures that are much Sharper than our current one.

Byung: There’s no Comparison. These new TVs have a much better Resolution. Just look at the Brightness and the Contrast! Our old TV looks Washed out by comparison.

Nelly: And listen to that Sound quality. It’s like being in a movie theater with Surround sound.

Byung: Yeah, it’s time we moved into the 21st Century.

Nelly: According to what I’ve read, with a Viewing distance of 10 feet, we should look for a Screen size of about 40 inches.

Byung: I was thinking more like a 60-inch screen.

Nelly: A 60-inch TV?! That would Take up the entire living room wall.

Byung: That’s exactly what I Had in mind!



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