Author Topic: buying a tv (Read 581 times)

NUTTZ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2002, 05:23:19 PM »

Sony used to be pretty good stuff, Until they started putting in Goldstar components.

I'd have to say JVC is pretty good and inexpensive.

Trust me I like quality in my electronics, SONY Quality just isn't there anymore. Also stay away from RCA tv's CRAP IMO.

NUTTZ

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Originally posted by Skuzzy
Gotta go with Sony, but they are pricey. I have a Sony 32" WEGA XBR2 in my bedroom, and the picture is beyond belief, especially when fed a 16:9 picture signal from a Sony DVD player through the component inputs. The XBR basically goes into double scan line mode when it detects a 16:9 picture and I just had to get a magnifying glass out to see if I could see any gaps inbetween the scan lines. Guess what,..there aint any. Simply amazing.
The picture rivals and surpasses many HDTV's I have seen.

The new set replaced a 27" Sony console I got in 1982, which was still working as good as the day I got it, but the old tuner could not get the newer channels, so I donated it to a church when I got the new Sony.

Hard to go wrong with Sony. Even if you can find a used one, you probably will be ahead of the game.

Wlfgng · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2002, 05:49:17 PM »

have had my large screen Toshiba for years...
still kicking and I like the picture better than most new TV's.

don't figure

Sandman · « **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2002, 07:34:30 PM »

I just bought one of these 2 months ago:

JVC Model AV-32230

32" Diagonal Full Square Dark Tinted Picture Tube
3-Line Digital Comb Filter
Component Video Input
Auto Programming
Hyper Scan High Speed Channel Changer
Super Command Universal Remote Control with TV/VCR and DVD Control Capability
700 Lines Horizontal Resolution
15 Color Icon-based Super Command OSD:English, French, Spanish
MTS Stereo w/dbx and SAP
Hyper Surround Sound
TV Speakers On/Off in Menu, Front Firing Bottom Speakers
Audio Output 3.0 Watts x 2 Speakers
Return +
Plug in Menu
Video Status ST/CH/TH
Mult-Function Timer
Sleep Timer
Channel Guard
Closed Caption w/Text
Black Level Expansion
Apacon
V-Chip
XDS Auto Clock Set
3 AV Inputs (2 Rear, 1 Front)
S-Video Input
AV Compu Link EX
Switchable Fixed/Variable Audio Output
RF Input
2 Years Picture Tube, 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty
Weight 112.8 lbs.
Width 30 1/4"
Height 26 1/4"
Depth 21 1/2"
Power: 125 Watts / 1.8 Amps
Energy Star Compliant

Got it at BEST BUY for about $500. It's a pretty good deal. The JVC Site lists it at $649 MSRP.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2002, 07:37:21 PM »

Nuttz,..have you cracked open the XBR2 models? I have,..uh,..they are still quality sets. I do not have a clue about the regular line.

Elfenwolf · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2002, 07:59:27 PM »

Skuzzy, living in Texas your eyes are permanently damaged from sandstorms and trying to focus on those itty bittly little power poles on the sides of the hiways. Sorry, bud, but EVERYBODY who is ANYBODY out here in California knows Sonys suck as much as the Cowboys do. I'll bet you make your kids watch an RCA set too. Sheeesh, Skuzzy. Get with the friggin program.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2002, 11:14:59 AM »

Fishin again elfy?

Need better bait. You presume I think the folks from another state are anymore in the know than any other state. Nice try though,...I give it a 4.

AKIron · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2002, 11:27:43 AM »

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Originally posted by Elfenwolf
Skuzzy, living in Texas your eyes are permanently damaged from sandstorms and trying to focus on those itty bittly little power poles on the sides of the hiways. Sorry, bud, but EVERYBODY who is ANYBODY out here in California knows Sonys suck as much as the Cowboys do. I'll bet you make your kids watch an RCA set too. Sheeesh, Skuzzy. Get with the friggin program.

Texas has the biggest power poles anywhere!

SKurj · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2002, 01:46:42 PM »

Oh yeah...

27" RCA or GE... count on a 125$ repair bill within 2 yrs of its coming out of warranty... 99% of them require this repair.

SKurj

loser · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2002, 03:39:38 PM »

went with the JVC D series... i sprung for the extra bucks. i am happy so far.

stat2000 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2002, 11:57:04 PM »

Someone mentioned something about mitsubishi.....well good luck finding a new one they havent made tubes in oh about 3 years....only mits you'll find out there new are projections

Nash · « **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2002, 04:07:19 AM »

Hey Skurj - you're just the guy I wanna talk to.

I've got an old (prolly 10 years) Phillips TV. I like it but it broke. When I turn it on, I get no picture and it just makes this sort of humming sound.

I've got a stand-in, but I like my old TV better. What's the diagnosis? Do repairmen charge for estimates? Whatcha think the damage is?