Need some TV buying advice...
05-19-02, 09:08 PM
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Need some TV buying advice...
I want to step into 32" country, and it isn't worth it unless I get component and S-video inputs.
I don't think I care about flat screens or PIP. I don't even care about the speakers (externals for that). I know I love Toshiba and Sony.
Since there are so many flat screens everywhere I go, I assume that deals can be found on last year's curved screens. Does anyone have a favorite place to go for a DEAL on one of these models? Or is it as simple as going to local electronics stores to scope out the clearance section?
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Erik
I don't think I care about flat screens or PIP. I don't even care about the speakers (externals for that). I know I love Toshiba and Sony.
Since there are so many flat screens everywhere I go, I assume that deals can be found on last year's curved screens. Does anyone have a favorite place to go for a DEAL on one of these models? Or is it as simple as going to local electronics stores to scope out the clearance section?
Thanks.
Erik
05-21-02, 06:37 PM
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There are many older models of curved and flat screen '32 TVs that can be had for under $600. I would check your local Fry's, Cosco, Sams club, Sears, etc.
Majority of these TVs come with at least an S-video connection. I saw flat screen '32 Sonys selling for as little as 600 at Fry’s.
If i were you i would stick with Toshiba, Panasonic and Mitsubishi. Sharp TV's are not bad either... they have few options(other then s-video) but that does not seem to really matter to you. They can be had for $350-450. In fact a friend of mine just bought a 27 flat screen made by Sylvania (i think) for 300 from frys. Although this TV comes with VERY few options(beside s-video) the picture was surprisingly good for a cheap TV. Its great for a bedroom.
If you have the option and can afford it, i would spend a little more on a flat screen. It really does make a difference in viewing. If you compare a curved and flat screen TV sitting next to each other, the viewing area of the flat screen "looks" cleaner and larger.....(or maybe its just my hitting the crack pipe a few minutes before) J/K
Majority of these TVs come with at least an S-video connection. I saw flat screen '32 Sonys selling for as little as 600 at Fry’s.
If i were you i would stick with Toshiba, Panasonic and Mitsubishi. Sharp TV's are not bad either... they have few options(other then s-video) but that does not seem to really matter to you. They can be had for $350-450. In fact a friend of mine just bought a 27 flat screen made by Sylvania (i think) for 300 from frys. Although this TV comes with VERY few options(beside s-video) the picture was surprisingly good for a cheap TV. Its great for a bedroom.
If you have the option and can afford it, i would spend a little more on a flat screen. It really does make a difference in viewing. If you compare a curved and flat screen TV sitting next to each other, the viewing area of the flat screen "looks" cleaner and larger.....(or maybe its just my hitting the crack pipe a few minutes before) J/K
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Check out the line of JVC's also. I think you will find they have a better picture than the Toshiba's and they are very highly rated by Consumers Report. They have s-video, componenent, and can do the anamorphic squeeze, although you have to acess it from the service menu and it's a real pain to set up. Priced around the same as the Toshiba, much les then the Sony's
