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• Re: New Consumer Reports picks JCF 12:02:25 02/18/00 (0)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  The latest issue of Consumer Reports has chosen the JVC 36" D800 as the top
  36" TV but only compared to others at $1000 or under. My personal pick would be the new 36" progressive scan 36" from Toshiba (CN36X81) or RCA which are priced at $2000 & $2200.
  
  

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• Re: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's CharlesHouston 19:44:06 02/16/00 (0)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  Zenith makes models with component inputs, great picture quality, reasonably easy user interface, and damn decent pricing.

  I paid about $950 for the 36" IQB36B44W. A 32" version is available if you want to save a few bucks.
  
  

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• Re: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's MrEman 16:17:37 02/16/00 (0)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32 posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  I have had a Sony XBR 36" for 1 full year now, and LOVE it!!
  When my freinds who own Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Proscan come over, they are in impressed by the bright sharp picture it delivers. And the screen is perfectly flat!

  Lots of Input and output options. Two Tuner PIP, I can see over 9 channel snap shots on one screen.
  (kind of like a tic tack toe with a shot of 9 preselected channels)
  I also have the Sony DVD player with the Sony Link
  (Automatically turns TV on and switches to DVD when a disk is inserted)

  Very nice remote with a joystick.
  Fit and finish ov the TV itself are superb.
  Cost about $2,200.00 USD

  I would do it all over again.

  
  
  
  

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• Re: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's stuart shader 15:54:29 02/15/00 (0)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  I have enjoyed my JVC 36" for over a year. I agree with the comments about delivery. It was very heavy.

  I selected JVC because of the following:

  Good reviews on quality & durability (should be trouble free for @10 years)
  Lots of inputs (front and back)
  Decent remote (No-one seems to like em all)
  PIP
  TV Guide plus (I hate my cable company - No digital Cable!)

  The Sony's seemed a bit overpriced. I found mine for under $1000. We have a chain in No. California called Video Only. They are very interested in beating the local GOod Guys and Circuit City. Just walk in holding their ads and they will want to strike a deal.
  
  

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• Re: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's Jim P 14:00:51 02/08/00 (0)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32 posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  Thanks for the follow ups! I really don't know much about the TV side of HT
  and any help is a plus, thanks to all!
  Jim
  
  
  
  

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• Re: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's Estes 06:41:45 02/08/00 (0)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  I have been looking around for a while. I would look at Consumer Reports for reliability. Sony has been slipping in terms of quality. I can't comment on the Wega Tvs. All the larger Toshibas have component video, but only the "expensive" top line models have it in other brands. For example, only the JVC D series and Hitachi Ultravision have dvd inputs. Heck I would start at Sears and see what they have. Their prices are not out of line and if they are having a sale can be lower than the other retailers, plus they deliver. Remember that a 36" Tv can wiegh around 200 pounds!
  
  

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• I'd like to hear thoughts on this, as well.. DM 22:03:13 02/07/00 (0)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32 posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  And I'll provide a few more details, though they may be inconsistent with what JimP was looking for.

  I'm going to make a TV purchase in the next couple of months. The TV will become part of a modest HT system. I hope to keep it for 5 years or so, then perhaps upgrade to a genuine HDTV, once all the kinks have been worked out with that format. Sooner if it really takes off.

  My parameters are:
  - $1000-$2000
  - Direct view
  - 32-36"

  What would be *really* nice:
  - Can easily deal with both traditional and wide-screen media. I, too, have a DVD player (the sony 7700), and it'd be fantastic to watch those movies in widescreen format without losing so much of the screen. But, I also do a lot of traditional TV watching. I suppose, on balance, I'd favor a 16x9 format TV.

  What might also be great:
  - Nice PiP features
  - HDTV ready (no tuner, just the ability to have one added) (impossible to do in this price range, I think)

  I, too, have also heard nice things about the Vega series from Sony, but have also heard some build quality complaints.

  Many thanks for any advice y'all can provide,
  DM
  
  
  

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• Re: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's GM 17:33:43 02/07/00 (1)
  In Reply to: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's posted by Jim P on February 07, 2000 at 16:35:35:

  I love my Toshiba CN36G97. Sony's Wega TVs are also very good. I have not heard any consistent problem reports about any major TV manufacturer.
  
  

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  • Old names die hard--apologies! Opps--post is from GaryM 17:37:20 02/07/00 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: HELP, need recommendations for a 32" - 36"TV for DVD's posted by GM on February 07, 2000 at 17:33:43:

    I meant to post under the new GaryM moniker. My mistake!
    
    

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