HDTV Recommendation?

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If your parents have cable and don't mind the expense of the cable box than
a CRT RP monitor is the way to go in my opinion. I purchased an Aspect by
Hitachi 51" RP CRT monitor on Labor Day for 950.00. Tax and a four year
warranty came to 1160.00 The units are now selling for 1100 but I suspect
they will be on sale again the day after Thanksgiving. Got to the circuit
city website and type in Aspect in the search bar. I had the unit
calibrated and it is amazing particularly at that price point.

Anthony R.
Orlando, FL

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Stephen W. Lee
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:32 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: HDTV Recommendation?


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Hi all,

I am a long time lurker on this list. I have learned MUCH from reading your
discussions.

I am looking for an HDTV for my retired parents. I would like to get one in
the the 30" range for $700-900, 16 x 9, with a built-in HD tuner. This is
harder to find than I thought it would be. A CRT is fine - cost is the
issue. I have found some that are just HD monitors, but having to get a
separate tuner increases the cost and decreases ease of use. My folks are in
Minnesota and I am in New Hampshire, so ease of use is important.

I have found a Phillips HDTV at Walmart, but I have heard that Phillips
isn't a reliable brand (comments?). Also, Samsung has a SlimFit line that
looks great (TX-R3079WH), but I have read a number of complaints about
geometry problems (comments?).

Does anyone have any suggetions?


Thank you very much, for this and all of the other info!
Steve Lee


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I have a problem with recommending ANY CRT RPTV to people who view TVs
casually. These sets are very limited in viewing angle and putting one
in without proper consideration of viewing conditions (viewing angle in
particular) is probably a mistake I'd suggest sticking with the 30"
direct view (perhaps a Sony - which is my favorite in this type of set).

This is not to say that the Aspect is a good set, when viewing
conditions are considered.

Dave Hancock

Anthony Rizzuto wrote:

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>
>If your parents have cable and don't mind the expense of the cable box than
>a CRT RP monitor is the way to go in my opinion. I purchased an Aspect by
>Hitachi 51" RP CRT monitor on Labor Day for 950.00. Tax and a four year
>warranty came to 1160.00 The units are now selling for 1100 but I suspect
>they will be on sale again the day after Thanksgiving. Got to the circuit
>city website and type in Aspect in the search bar. I had the unit
>calibrated and it is amazing particularly at that price point.
>
>Anthony R.
>Orlando, FL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
>Stephen W. Lee
>Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:32 PM
>To: HDTV Magazine
>Subject: HDTV Recommendation?
>
>
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>
>
>Hi all,
>
>I am a long time lurker on this list. I have learned MUCH from reading your
>discussions.
>
>I am looking for an HDTV for my retired parents. I would like to get one in
>the the 30" range for $700-900, 16 x 9, with a built-in HD tuner. This is
>harder to find than I thought it would be. A CRT is fine - cost is the
>issue. I have found some that are just HD monitors, but having to get a
>separate tuner increases the cost and decreases ease of use. My folks are in
>Minnesota and I am in New Hampshire, so ease of use is important.
>
>I have found a Phillips HDTV at Walmart, but I have heard that Phillips
>isn't a reliable brand (comments?). Also, Samsung has a SlimFit line that
>looks great (TX-R3079WH), but I have read a number of complaints about
>geometry problems (comments?).
>
>Does anyone have any suggetions?
>
>
>Thank you very much, for this and all of the other info!
>Steve Lee
>
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At 30", I doubt he's considering projection. There are plenty of direct view
sets out there in that size; the trick will be to find a quality product at
the price point he's looking at. I would suggest Costco.

Jason

-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Dave Hancock
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 5:50 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: HDTV Recommendation?

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I have a problem with recommending ANY CRT RPTV to people who view TVs
casually. These sets are very limited in viewing angle and putting one
in without proper consideration of viewing conditions (viewing angle in
particular) is probably a mistake I'd suggest sticking with the 30"
direct view (perhaps a Sony - which is my favorite in this type of set).

This is not to say that the Aspect is a good set, when viewing
conditions are considered.

Dave Hancock

Anthony Rizzuto wrote:

>----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
>If your parents have cable and don't mind the expense of the cable box than
>a CRT RP monitor is the way to go in my opinion. I purchased an Aspect by
>Hitachi 51" RP CRT monitor on Labor Day for 950.00. Tax and a four year
>warranty came to 1160.00 The units are now selling for 1100 but I suspect
>they will be on sale again the day after Thanksgiving. Got to the circuit
>city website and type in Aspect in the search bar. I had the unit
>calibrated and it is amazing particularly at that price point.
>
>Anthony R.
>Orlando, FL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
>Stephen W. Lee
>Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:32 PM
>To: HDTV Magazine
>Subject: HDTV Recommendation?
>
>
>----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
>
>Hi all,
>
>I am a long time lurker on this list. I have learned MUCH from reading your
>discussions.
>
>I am looking for an HDTV for my retired parents. I would like to get one in
>the the 30" range for $700-900, 16 x 9, with a built-in HD tuner. This is
>harder to find than I thought it would be. A CRT is fine - cost is the
>issue. I have found some that are just HD monitors, but having to get a
>separate tuner increases the cost and decreases ease of use. My folks are
in
>Minnesota and I am in New Hampshire, so ease of use is important.
>
>I have found a Phillips HDTV at Walmart, but I have heard that Phillips
>isn't a reliable brand (comments?). Also, Samsung has a SlimFit line that
>looks great (TX-R3079WH), but I have read a number of complaints about
>geometry problems (comments?).
>
>Does anyone have any suggetions?
>
>
>Thank you very much, for this and all of the other info!
>Steve Lee
>
>
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Stay away from Philips...

I suggest get what you think is best and be prepared for imaging
compromise; That is part and parcel of your price range.

As for integrated I fail to see how that is simpler... As pointed out
many times on this list integrated is NOT in the consumers best interest
in terms of initial expense and service/repair plus serves no real
purpose if they are using satellite STBs. With Cable STBs your mileage
will vary as to what is best... so far having your own receiver seems
the better image quality route...

Do make sure what ever it is you have an HDMI/DVI input!

Good Luck

Richard Fisher
www.HDLibrary.com Published by Tech Services
A division of Mastertech Repair Corporation

Stephen W. Lee wrote:
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am a long time lurker on this list. I have learned MUCH from reading your
> discussions.
>
> I am looking for an HDTV for my retired parents. I would like to get one in
> the the 30" range for $700-900, 16 x 9, with a built-in HD tuner. This is
> harder to find than I thought it would be. A CRT is fine - cost is the
> issue. I have found some that are just HD monitors, but having to get a
> separate tuner increases the cost and decreases ease of use. My folks are in
> Minnesota and I am in New Hampshire, so ease of use is important.
>
> I have found a Phillips HDTV at Walmart, but I have heard that Phillips
> isn't a reliable brand (comments?). Also, Samsung has a SlimFit line that
> looks great (TX-R3079WH), but I have read a number of complaints about
> geometry problems (comments?).
>
> Does anyone have any suggetions?
>
>
> Thank you very much, for this and all of the other info!
> Steve Lee
>
>
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Thanks, everyone, for your help and recommendations. I think I will take a
look at the Samsung SlimFit line, and just have to compromise on the
geometry issue (most likely). I think that will be the best compromise. I
will stay away from Phillips. I failed to explain that they will be getting
the HD signal through their cable system, without using a cable box. They
are in a retirement community with their own cable system. Nothing fancy,
but the HD is not encrypted, which is nice, so no cable box is required.


Steve Lee





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From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Richard
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:53 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: HDTV Recommendation?

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Stay away from Philips...

I suggest get what you think is best and be prepared for imaging compromise;
That is part and parcel of your price range.

As for integrated I fail to see how that is simpler... As pointed out many
times on this list integrated is NOT in the consumers best interest
in terms of initial expense and service/repair plus serves no real purpose
if they are using satellite STBs. With Cable STBs your mileage will vary as
to what is best... so far having your own receiver seems the better image
quality route...

Do make sure what ever it is you have an HDMI/DVI input!

Good Luck

Richard Fisher
www.HDLibrary.com Published by Tech Services A division of Mastertech Repair
Corporation

Stephen W. Lee wrote:
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am a long time lurker on this list. I have learned MUCH from reading
> your discussions.
>
> I am looking for an HDTV for my retired parents. I would like to get
> one in the the 30" range for $700-900, 16 x 9, with a built-in HD
> tuner. This is harder to find than I thought it would be. A CRT is
> fine - cost is the issue. I have found some that are just HD monitors,
> but having to get a separate tuner increases the cost and decreases
> ease of use. My folks are in Minnesota and I am in New Hampshire, so ease
of use is important.
>
> I have found a Phillips HDTV at Walmart, but I have heard that
> Phillips isn't a reliable brand (comments?). Also, Samsung has a
> SlimFit line that looks great (TX-R3079WH), but I have read a number
> of complaints about geometry problems (comments?).
>
> Does anyone have any suggetions?
>
>
> Thank you very much, for this and all of the other info!
> Steve Lee
>
>
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Yes if the viewing is very casual, like looking from the kitchen into
another room that is on an angle. Quite honestly, the viewing angles on RP
CRT have become much more forgiving in the last five years. I wouldn't
suggest trying to view it standing directly to the left or right on a
horizontal plane, but short of that the viewing angles are much broader than
they used to be.
With respect to Sony direct views, there are 36" 4' x 3' models available at
Best Buy and Circuit City that are well below a thousand dollars and they
are fantastic looking sets.

Anthony R.
Orlando, FL

-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Dave Hancock
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:50 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: HDTV Recommendation?


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I have a problem with recommending ANY CRT RPTV to people who view TVs
casually. These sets are very limited in viewing angle and putting one
in without proper consideration of viewing conditions (viewing angle in
particular) is probably a mistake I'd suggest sticking with the 30"
direct view (perhaps a Sony - which is my favorite in this type of set).

This is not to say that the Aspect is a good set, when viewing
conditions are considered.

Dave Hancock

Anthony Rizzuto wrote:

>----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
>If your parents have cable and don't mind the expense of the cable box than
>a CRT RP monitor is the way to go in my opinion. I purchased an Aspect by
>Hitachi 51" RP CRT monitor on Labor Day for 950.00. Tax and a four year
>warranty came to 1160.00 The units are now selling for 1100 but I suspect
>they will be on sale again the day after Thanksgiving. Got to the circuit
>city website and type in Aspect in the search bar. I had the unit
>calibrated and it is amazing particularly at that price point.
>
>Anthony R.
>Orlando, FL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
>Stephen W. Lee
>Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:32 PM
>To: HDTV Magazine
>Subject: HDTV Recommendation?
>
>
>----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
>
>Hi all,
>
>I am a long time lurker on this list. I have learned MUCH from reading your
>discussions.
>
>I am looking for an HDTV for my retired parents. I would like to get one in
>the the 30" range for $700-900, 16 x 9, with a built-in HD tuner. This is
>harder to find than I thought it would be. A CRT is fine - cost is the
>issue. I have found some that are just HD monitors, but having to get a
>separate tuner increases the cost and decreases ease of use. My folks are
in
>Minnesota and I am in New Hampshire, so ease of use is important.
>
>I have found a Phillips HDTV at Walmart, but I have heard that Phillips
>isn't a reliable brand (comments?). Also, Samsung has a SlimFit line that
>looks great (TX-R3079WH), but I have read a number of complaints about
>geometry problems (comments?).
>
>Does anyone have any suggetions?
>
>
>Thank you very much, for this and all of the other info!
>Steve Lee
>
>
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