Time for a new TV...

"theoldplucker" wrote in message
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You cannot upgrade from a CRT. I have never seen an lcd or plasma yet
which is good enough to surpass a CRT and that is with experience of
working in the trade for nearly 30 years.



wonderful - now please tell us where we can get a 50 inch crt that has
perfect geometry and isn't looking like a goldfish bowl.



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"theoldplucker" wrote in message
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You cannot upgrade from a CRT. I have never seen an lcd or plasma yet
which is good enough to surpass a CRT and that is with experience of
working in the trade for nearly 30 years.



wonderful - now please tell us where we can get a 50 inch crt that has
perfect geometry and isn't looking like a goldfish bowl.

They do say that "Size isn't everything".

Also, "Never mind the quality - feel the width" (or, in this case, " -
see the width").
--
Ian

Roderick Stewart wrote:
Theoldplucker wrote:
You cannot upgrade from a CRT. I have never seen an lcd or plasma
yet which is good enough to surpass a CRT and that is with
experience of working in the trade for nearly 30 years

Depends on what you call an upgrade. You can change a CRT with a big
picture for a flat panel with an even bigger picture, and end up with
something that will show pictures from a greater variety of signal
sources and take up less space.

And is the correct aspect ratio.

André Coutanche

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Roderick Stewart wrote:
Theoldplucker wrote:
You cannot upgrade from a CRT. I have never seen an lcd or plasma
yet which is good enough to surpass a CRT and that is with
experience of working in the trade for nearly 30 years

Depends on what you call an upgrade. You can change a CRT with a big
picture for a flat panel with an even bigger picture, and end up with
something that will show pictures from a greater variety of signal
sources and take up less space.

And is the correct aspect ratio.

Surely there are loads of 16:9 CRT sets (even though most of them are
hernia jobs)?
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Ian

On 13/09/2010 22:47, theoldplucker wrote:
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Looking to get something of 32" (would like 37" but a bit pricey and
energy-guzzling).
Been looking on Richer Sounds, JL (for 5-year warranty) andhangs head in
shame Tesco.

Which is the make that's likely to give the least trouble? I'm sure that
some makes can be unreliable.

I saw a Technica 32" in a pub and the picture was excellent but I'm not
too
keen on Tesco's brand/warranty.

There's this in Richer Sounds that looks OK on 'paper'
http://www.richersounds.com/product/...00/lg-32le5900

and being LED isn't too hungry.

Obviously I would go to see the TV before buying it, so what are the main
points to watch for (I'm upgrading from a 24" CRT)

Thanks.
--
Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway



You cannot upgrade from a CRT.

True maybe 5 to 6 years ago. Not true now.

Full 1080HD pics on my 40" LCD panel are better than anything on a CRT.
I say this as a broadcast engineer of 30 years... ;-)

LCD/plasma images do have a different look to them. It does take a while
to get used to the difference. It's not right v wrong, just different.

Getting rid of geometry and convergence problems and going from 720x576
to 1920x1080 is a major improvement (but this is more of a Standards
issue and not strictly relevant to a simple CRT / LCD comparison)

Then again film looks different from video too...

G

You cannot upgrade from a CRT.

True maybe 5 to 6 years ago. Not true now.

Full 1080HD pics on my 40" LCD panel are better than anything on a CRT.
I say this as a broadcast engineer of 30 years... ;-)

LCD/plasma images do have a different look to them. It does take a while
to get used to the difference. It's not right v wrong, just different.

Getting rid of geometry and convergence problems and going from 720x576
to 1920x1080 is a major improvement (but this is more of a Standards
issue and not strictly relevant to a simple CRT / LCD comparison)

Then again film looks different from video too...

G

And who, is making CRT's these days anyway?...
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Tony Sayer

On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:03:19 +0100, R. Mark Clayton wrote:

LG - perfectly good brand.

You want one that is full HD (1080p) with lots of connectivity.

We got one with Freesat HD in, but IIRC these only start 37" (37LF7700), so
try and get one with Freeview HD.

Richer Sounds' customer service is IMO excellent, they don't quibble on
warranties, and if they have one in stock they will set it up for you (best
to go when it is not too busy thought).

Yes, seems that RS and JL are probably the best places for this.

I wouldn't buy from somewhere that wanted nearly 50% of the price just for
an extra 3 years' warranty.
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Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway

On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:23:08 +0100, Ian wrote:

d on LG, best picture I've ever had, though I'm sure someone will
be along to say they're crap. :¬)

A couple here,

Freeview - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/221226

Freeview HD - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/221225

mmm, the Freeview HD one is quite expensive and not LED; doubtless the
warranty is short as well.
Thanks for the links, but I once bought a TV from eBuyer - it was DOA,
hassle to get it picked up and the refund didn't include the carriage that
I'd paid!

Good to know that the piture's OK.
--
Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway

Ian Jackson wrote:

Surely there are loads of 16:9 CRT sets (even though most of them are
hernia jobs)?

Supposedly you can't give them away ...

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Burns writes
Ian Jackson wrote:

Surely there are loads of 16:9 CRT sets (even though most of them are
hernia jobs)?

Supposedly you can't give them away ...

No, there are always a few at the local 'recycling centre'. I even took
a perfectly working Sony 24" 4:3 there myself.

In High Wycombe, at (I believe) a Cancer charity shop, selling only
electrical and furniture where Dixons used to be, you can pick up a
large 16:9 CRT set for £30 to £40. 14" 4:3 sets are £20. There's a whole
wall of TV sets, all on, showing the same programme. It's nice to see so
many pictures, all with more-or-less the same contrast, brightness and
colour.
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Ian