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Mates,1. I remember reading recently that prices for CRT televisions are supposed to drop significantly this Spring. I think this is supposed to take place due to the more rapid than expected takeover of plasma/lcd/etc panels, plus getting the research and tooling amortized by so many sales.
The panel types are supposed to take a sudden drop too in March or April as new generations from various makers are released. The figure I heard was a 25% drop in the next three of four months.
Has anyone else heard this prognostication?
2. My 1990 Sony 27" XBR went up in smoke in December and while the replacement 27" 1988 GE ($15 at a neighbour's jumble sale) is delightfully primitive with it's one coaxial input and quaint as can be with it's rounded screen mask corners and single speaker, I need to start thinking about a new set!
Who do you feel are making the best- or best value- CRT sets 27" or 32" up to about $700? For a long while I will using this with only it's internal speakers plus DVD and VHS, but later, when my new house is finished, there will be a dedicated sound system. I don't need too many features.
2a. Do you know that whether I can use PIP with digital cable- will the second, internal tuner work for this or do I need some kind of additional decoder?
If panel prices do drop significantly, I might consider spending a bit more- if I could get a decent size.
Thanks!Cheers,
Bambi B
Follow Ups:
EDTV plasmas and CRT RP's are being phased out by most retailers. Don't hold your breath for a quick, big drop in HDTV DLP, LCD, or plasma sets. They've been gradually reducing prices since Fall, clearing inventory. If you wait 'til the "big" drop appears in the sunday paper,it will probably be noted "limited to stock on hand".My advise is to pick a few acceptable models, set mental price points, and be ready to buy. If you wait one week-end clearance sale too long, your preferred model may be gone for good. And don't be afraid to dicker...most store mgrs will cut at least 10% if you're going out the door.
Has everything worked out ok with it? Any green lines yet or did you schedule a card replacement?Amazing that over a year ago, so many Pioneer owners were bailing out, returning their sets, worried that the streaking problem would never go away. I'm glad I held on to mine.
I've been streak free with my 730HD since July of last year, I'm confident Pioneer finally resolved the issue. But think I will wait until after next July to get it calibrated, just to be sure (plus I need to upgrade my DVD player first).
I just feel so smug that I got this great superb set at a ridiculous price on close-out :) I wish could find the matching audio cabinet at a discount.
Somebody out there probably has one sitting around, with no Elite RPTV to sale with it. I remember one of my dealers having one on display, was pretty $$$. May cost you a road trip.I've seen them advertised on The HT Spot.
I picked up a 32" Samsung HDTV a couple years ago, on clearance from best buy, for $700. Circuit City has the current model for $800. Really nice TV for it's price. Not widescreen, but I drive it with my Denon DVD-1600 in progressive mode and the picture is pretty good.
/*Music is subjective. Sound is not.*/
At the price you want I guess the best (only?) option is a Sanyo HT32744 or HT30744. This TV set is not perfect but you get a lot of bang for your buck and if you have any problems Walmart will take it back, no questions asked. It's a huge but very informative thread.Val
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