Of all the advancements in consumer electronics, the progress in televisions has been one of the most revolutionary. Flat screen TVs have improved at an amazing pace, and the prices have fallen dramatically. Now with the advent of the 4K UHD sets, the “old tech” 1080P sets can be bought for a bargain. I guess that is to be expected with anything in consumer electronics. Almost anything that is bought is obsolete as soon as one leaves the store.
TVs have always had a base or stand located in the middle of the set. No matter the size of the screen, one could set it on most tables already around the house with the pedestal base.
Which brings me to the latest TVs and chicken feet. If you have bought a new TV recently, you may have encountered them. They have nothing to do with the electronics- they are the result of a design decision that did away with the center pedestal. Now, when you try to place your new set on almost any size table, those chicken feet that are positioned almost to the ends of the set fall off the sides.
I spoke to the manufacturer of a popular brand of 48” TV that I had just purchased. His response? Go to ShopJimmy- they’ll fix you up with an aftermarket universal pedestal base! I did- they sell them for $69. At least they offer free shipping.
TVs have always had a base or stand located in the middle of the set. No matter the size of the screen, one could set it on most tables already around the house with the pedestal base.
Which brings me to the latest TVs and chicken feet. If you have bought a new TV recently, you may have encountered them. They have nothing to do with the electronics- they are the result of a design decision that did away with the center pedestal. Now, when you try to place your new set on almost any size table, those chicken feet that are positioned almost to the ends of the set fall off the sides.
I spoke to the manufacturer of a popular brand of 48” TV that I had just purchased. His response? Go to ShopJimmy- they’ll fix you up with an aftermarket universal pedestal base! I did- they sell them for $69. At least they offer free shipping.
D. Norman
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