Re: TV purchase - advice request


"Pete Brown" <PeteBrown@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hope this is the best place to ask - if not can you advice where's better.
>
> Oldish (12 years) main Sanyo TV seems to have gone on the blink - has only
> horizontal picture about half an inch wide. Does that mean its
> knackered?...any easy way to try and fix it?...did this a couple of times
> recently, then was ok for day or two - now seems to have settled to this
> state.
>
> Assuming it is beyond repair what now to go for?...I know how long is a
> piece of string - but just hunting for pointers.....grateful for thoughts
> on the following as we're not up with the current technology etc:-
>
> Thinking about replacing with a flat screen TV either 28 or 32 inches (not
> plasma - seems very pricey) - we use Sky, and have a video recorder and
> DVD player so don't need a TV package...just need a TV we think:-
>
> 1.What's generally considered to be best - or at least v. good TV makes
> these days?
> 2.Any not to touch with barge pole?
> 3. Heard about HD High Definition - is it worth trying to get a HD ready
> TV?...If so what approx extra ££ would that entail?
> 4. High street shop or on-line?


Even if you could find a TV repair shop and one willing to repair a 12 year
set the cost would be the same as a new unit (tellys are now considered
disposable items)

In regard to brands I always go for the trusted big names like Toshiba, Sony
& Phillips - but if price is a concern then consider the supermarket models

In regard to HD - are you big TV/DVD viewer or do you just have the telly on
in the background - put it this way do you ever sit down and watch a DVD
from start to finish with a bottle of wine? That will tell you if HD is for
you

Test the models out in Comet & Currys and then buy on-line.However, if
warranties and customer service are important to you then try John Lewis

And get the biggest set your room can stand

Tricky


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