Looking for a 36" crt tv

chris2fer · 20-06-2005, 23:42

Hi
I am looking for a new 36" crt tv. I'm not too fussed about extra features pip etc, but must be a good quality picture. Can anyone recommend any ?

thanks chris2fer

sanderton · 21-06-2005, 09:51

I have a Panasonic 36-inch. Top notch.

webbie · 21-06-2005, 12:58

Or the Sony 36hq100

chris2fer · 21-06-2005, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanderton

I have a Panasonic 36-inch. Top notch.

which model have you got and have you had any problems with it ??

ps

on a different subject, do you think tivo will ever come back to the uk

Peter Culdrose · 23-06-2005, 17:23

imho the Sony KV-36HQ100 is the finest quality domestic picture on the market, it is a superb set. I have spent most of my life sitting in front of Sony Broadcast monitors as a VT Editor.

It is a very fine pitch small aperture, possibly the finest on the market.

http://www.sony.co.uk/ShowProduct.do...uct=KV-36HQ100

Peter

Captain Cod · 23-06-2005, 17:43

Mine's a Toshiba Picture Frame http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...roduct_id=4886 and very nice it is too! You can't beat a CRT at the moment IMHO.

Let us know which you go for in the end!

Captain Cod · 23-06-2005, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Culdrose

imho the Sony KV-36HQ100 is the finest quality domestic picture on the market

But it looks like you've had your fair share of problems with it!
http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=231352

Peter Culdrose · 23-06-2005, 18:51

nope just the one, and that was sorted out today under g'tee.

And yes you are correct, crt's are still the best resolution and quality at this time.

Captain Cod · 23-06-2005, 21:46

And not bad value whilst everyone else splashes out megabucks on a plasma or LCD!

Peter Culdrose · 24-06-2005, 09:25

which as everyone in the industry knows are absolutely appalling.

yBSy · 24-06-2005, 10:13

How many 36" CRTs with Freeview are there? It seems to be difficult to find them.

Captain Cod · 24-06-2005, 10:21

Not that many at all... Why don't you just buy a standalone freeview box... or better still a PVR? Choose a 36" TV that has 2 x RGB scarts. And maybe digital audio.

I would doubt that many manufacturers will be putting DVB in their 36" TVs whilst everyone is chasing flat plasma rubbish thingies.

The Toshiba 36ZP48 in my earlier link does, in fact, have 2 RGB scarts - not the 1 mentioned in the ad.

Peter Culdrose · 24-06-2005, 14:22

the humax 800T is a great pvr with rgb out.

http://www.humaxdigital.com/global/p.../pvr-8100t.asp

the humax http://www.humaxdigital.com/global/p...s/pvr-9100.asp

even better

Peter Culdrose · 24-06-2005, 18:22

http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk/search...ony+kv+36hq100

what a price...

Bugblatter · 24-06-2005, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Culdrose

http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk/search...ony+kv+36hq100

what a price...

Not much good when out of stock!

chris2fer · 24-06-2005, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Cod

Mine's a Toshiba Picture Frame http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...roduct_id=4886 and very nice it is too! You can't beat a CRT at the moment IMHO.

Let us know which you go for in the end!

Thats the same toshiba i've been looking at but from john lewis

"http://www.johnlewis.com/Shopping/Product.aspx?ARA=Audio+%26+TV&CAT=Televisions&SCT=Televisions&PRT=Standard+(CRT)&Type=SKU&Id=230202612"

i think i'm leaning towards this one, ever had any problems with it ?

Captain Cod · 24-06-2005, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris2fer

Thats the same toshiba i've been looking at, ever had any problems with it ?

No problems. It's got a Dolby Digital decoder and comes with 4 small satellite speakers. The front centre channel uses the TV's internal speakers. It has a sub-woofer built in. I've replaced the satellite speakers with some not-too-expensive "HI-FI" ones. Spend a little time setting the contrast, brightness and sharpness as they all seem to be set far too "hot".

I've always liked Toshiba and am happy.

Digital Direct got mine to London safely. A previous order from Empire Direct arrived with an imploded tube courtesy of their delivery company (I presume)!

I don't know if John Lewis will price-match, but I had very good service from Digital Direct anyway.

chris2fer · 25-06-2005, 21:12

Has anyone got John Lewis to price-match from Digital Direct , i know some shops wont price match internet companys if so do you still get the 5 years warranty ??

20-06-2005, 23:42	#1
chris2fer Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8	Looking for a 36" crt tv Hi I am looking for a new 36" crt tv. I'm not too fussed about extra features pip etc, but must be a good quality picture. Can anyone recommend any ? thanks chris2fer

24-06-2005, 10:21	#12
Captain Cod Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grimsby Posts: 2,429	Not that many at all... Why don't you just buy a standalone freeview box... or better still a PVR? Choose a 36" TV that has 2 x RGB scarts. And maybe digital audio. I would doubt that many manufacturers will be putting DVB in their 36" TVs whilst everyone is chasing flat plasma rubbish thingies. The Toshiba 36ZP48 in my earlier link does, in fact, have 2 RGB scarts - not the 1 mentioned in the ad. Last edited by Captain Cod : 24-06-2005 at 10:47.

21-06-2005, 09:51	#2
sanderton Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Acne Information, Acne Vulgari Posts: 2,809	I have a Panasonic 36-inch. Top notch.

21-06-2005, 12:58	#3
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	Or the Sony 36hq100

21-06-2005, 21:19	#4
chris2fer Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8	Quote: Originally Posted by sanderton I have a Panasonic 36-inch. Top notch. which model have you got and have you had any problems with it ?? ps on a different subject, do you think tivo will ever come back to the uk

23-06-2005, 17:23	#5
Peter Culdrose Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 108	imho the Sony KV-36HQ100 is the finest quality domestic picture on the market, it is a superb set. I have spent most of my life sitting in front of Sony Broadcast monitors as a VT Editor. It is a very fine pitch small aperture, possibly the finest on the market. http://www.sony.co.uk/ShowProduct.do...uct=KV-36HQ100 Peter

23-06-2005, 17:43	#6
Captain Cod Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grimsby Posts: 2,429	Mine's a Toshiba Picture Frame http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...roduct_id=4886 and very nice it is too! You can't beat a CRT at the moment IMHO. Let us know which you go for in the end!

23-06-2005, 17:51	#7
Captain Cod Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grimsby Posts: 2,429	Quote: Originally Posted by Peter Culdrose imho the Sony KV-36HQ100 is the finest quality domestic picture on the market But it looks like you've had your fair share of problems with it! http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=231352

23-06-2005, 18:51	#8
Peter Culdrose Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 108	nope just the one, and that was sorted out today under g'tee. And yes you are correct, crt's are still the best resolution and quality at this time.

23-06-2005, 21:46	#9
Captain Cod Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grimsby Posts: 2,429	And not bad value whilst everyone else splashes out megabucks on a plasma or LCD!

24-06-2005, 09:25	#10
Peter Culdrose Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 108	which as everyone in the industry knows are absolutely appalling.

24-06-2005, 10:13	#11
yBSy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 2,200	How many 36" CRTs with Freeview are there? It seems to be difficult to find them.

24-06-2005, 14:22	#13
Peter Culdrose Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 108	the humax 800T is a great pvr with rgb out. http://www.humaxdigital.com/global/p.../pvr-8100t.asp the humax http://www.humaxdigital.com/global/p...s/pvr-9100.asp even better

24-06-2005, 18:22	#14
Peter Culdrose Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 108	http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk/search...ony+kv+36hq100 what a price...

24-06-2005, 21:26	#15
Bugblatter Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Leeds Posts: 12	Quote: Originally Posted by Peter Culdrose http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk/search...ony+kv+36hq100 what a price... Not much good when out of stock!

24-06-2005, 21:55	#16
chris2fer Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8	Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Cod Mine's a Toshiba Picture Frame http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...roduct_id=4886 and very nice it is too! You can't beat a CRT at the moment IMHO. Let us know which you go for in the end! Thats the same toshiba i've been looking at but from john lewis "http://www.johnlewis.com/Shopping/Product.aspx?ARA=Audio+%26+TV&CAT=Televisions&SCT=Televisions&PRT=Standard+(CRT)&Type=SKU&Id=230202612" i think i'm leaning towards this one, ever had any problems with it ?

24-06-2005, 23:20	#17
Captain Cod Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grimsby Posts: 2,429	Quote: Originally Posted by chris2fer Thats the same toshiba i've been looking at, ever had any problems with it ? No problems. It's got a Dolby Digital decoder and comes with 4 small satellite speakers. The front centre channel uses the TV's internal speakers. It has a sub-woofer built in. I've replaced the satellite speakers with some not-too-expensive "HI-FI" ones. Spend a little time setting the contrast, brightness and sharpness as they all seem to be set far too "hot". I've always liked Toshiba and am happy. Digital Direct got mine to London safely. A previous order from Empire Direct arrived with an imploded tube courtesy of their delivery company (I presume)! I don't know if John Lewis will price-match, but I had very good service from Digital Direct anyway.

25-06-2005, 21:12	#18
chris2fer Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8	Has anyone got John Lewis to price-match from Digital Direct , i know some shops wont price match internet companys if so do you still get the 5 years warranty ??

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