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Remember that bulky old TV you had in the '90s? You might be owed money
Most TVs in the ’90s and early ’00s used Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), which gave them a prominent bulge at the back. But it wasn’t just TVs, as many computer monitors used the same technology. This technology is back in the news for all the wrong reasons.
Read on for details on a class-action lawsuit settlement to determine if you’re owed.
TV manufacturers accused of price gouging
Thankfully, CRT TVs aren’t recalled due to dangerous components or lead paint. While that was a primary ingredient in many toys in the ’80s, there is a class-action lawsuit against Mitsubishi for allegedly conspiring with other CRT manufacturers for price gouging.
According to court documentation, this “caused consumers to pay more for CRTs and products containing CRTs, such as TVs and computer monitors” between 1995 and 2007. You can file a claim against the $33 million settlement if you are eligible for compensation.
This lawsuit is in addition to previous claims against other manufacturers such as LG, Philips, Panasonic, Hitachi, Toshiba and Samsung.
How to file a claim for CRT TV price gouging
The deadline to file a claim is June 13, 2023. To be eligible, you must have bought a CRT TV or monitor between March 1, 1995, and Nov. 25, 2007. The claim is only for people who bought the gadgets through third-party sellers like Best Buy or other retailers and not directly from the manufacturer.
If you are eligible and want to file a claim, you must complete and submit a Claim Form. It’s an easy form to fill out. Even better, you don’t need to provide proof that you purchased a CRT TV or monitor. The amount you receive will be based on the number of people filing claims.
“If you submitted a valid claim in connection with the Prior Settlements and you do not submit a claim in the New Settlement, then your valid claim in the Prior Settlements will be automatically submitted in the New Settlement without further action by you,” the documentation explains.
You can exclude yourself from any claim or object by April 14 or attend the court hearing on June 1 if you want to make representations.
Think twice before trying to sell your home for quick cash
So you’ve decided to sell your home. Whatever your reason for moving, there are undoubtedly many ways to unload one of the most expensive purchases you’ve made in your lifetime.
Let’s start with what not to do. For example, just because you have a friend in the real estate business, it doesn’t mean they’re the best choice to help you sell your home. Tap or click here for helpful home selling tips.
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Save space and boost productivity with this simple monitor trick
It wasn’t long ago that workstations consisted of single monitors, whether at work or home. Now you’ll find people using two or even three monitors and touting a rise in productivity.
You probably have a limited amount of space on your desk, especially if you’re working at home. Multiple monitors might seem like an impossibility, but you do have options. Tap or click here to check out a portable monitor that can be placed or taken along just about anywhere.
How to calibrate your PC monitor to get the best picture possible
Home computers have come a long way since the early days. Processors are much faster and storage size is incredibly large in comparison.
They have also come way down in price. You can now pick up a powerful desktop or laptop computer for a fraction of the cost that you would have paid for a lesser machine in the mid-1990s.
Shopping guide: Should you buy a laptop or a desktop?
There are tons of different computer options on the market. Open any retail website and you’ll find a slew of different computers to pick from, making it hard to narrow down the choices.
But it’s not just memory options and processors that you have to narrow down. If you want to upgrade your computer, you’ll also have to choose between a laptop or a tower computer. Buying a new laptop? Don’t make these 7 common mistakes.
Add monitors and other tech to your laptop with one of these docking stations
There are a ton of reasons laptops are worth the money you shell out for them. For starters, you get the portability of a tablet with the power of a computer, all rolled into one compact device.
As useful as laptops are, there are some downsides to these portable machines — like the fact that most are generally short on real estate when it comes to extra ports or screen space.
How to build the ultimate Windows Flight Simulator setup
Taking a leisurely flight is now easier than ever — even in the midst of a pandemic. You’ll just need to dig up the right equipment to make it happen. No, we’re not talking about masks and luggage. While you need both of those things to fly on a commercial flight, you won’t need them where we’re going.
5 critical hardware solutions for your small business
Courage, instincts and hard work. This is what it takes to run a business; however, there is one more important ingredient that should be added to the mix.
If you wish to remain competitive and successful in today’s market, you’re going to need strong, reliable hardware. No, not like hammers and wrenches. We’re talking tech here.
CES 2020 hits and misses from massive TVs to toilet paper-fetching robots
With CES 2020 finally rolling into Las Vegas this month, tech journalists and fans are going crazy over the plethora of new announcements and reveals. With all the new tech coming out, there’s bound to be something for everyone at the world’s biggest electronics trade show.