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20 inch TV Recommendation
I noted an earlier post - June 17 I believe - discussing suggestions of
Samsung and Toshiba 20 inch TV's. I'm replacing a much loved Sony KV- 20XBR (circa 1986 - $750) that finally decided to die (RIP). Frankly, I'm not overly impressed with my options. The silver color (obviously only an aesthetic consideration) is certainly not a preference! Like the earlier poster, I have a maximum dimension in the vertical plane of 18.5 inches. My choices are self-limited to Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Samsung - in order of decreasing preference. Actually, I would have gone with the Panasonic Tau 20 inch, but it's 18.8 inches high - darn!! This limits me to the Sony Wega KV-20FS100, KV-20FS120, or the KV-20FV300, the Toshiba FST Pure 20AF44, and the Samsung DynaFlat TX-P2030. All range in price from the big-box stores from $158 on the low-end (Samsung at Sams Club) to approx. $300 for the Sony KV-20FV300. Since I've used Sony aperature-grille CRT-based TV's for over 20 years, one tends to get used to them. Thus, I'm not sure I would like a shadow-mask type CRT television. Obviously, 20 inch televisions today are designed as essentially consumables, but reliability and build- quality (if there is such a thing at this price point) are still important to me. Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated from the technician point-of-view. Tnx, Don W9CW |
20 inch TV Recommendation
Sony or Panasonic. If at all possible, also take a look at JVC.
But, since you've got good choices sans the Samsung, go with what you feel most comfortable with. - Reinhart |
20 inch TV Recommendation
What ever the $$ will buy, make a selection from what you posted lacking the
Korean enrty. "LASERandDVDfan" wrote in message ... Sony or Panasonic. If at all possible, also take a look at JVC. But, since you've got good choices sans the Samsung, go with what you feel most comfortable with. - Reinhart |
20 inch TV Recommendation
You will get what you pay for. From being involved in servicing, I would go
with the Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, or JVC in a TV set. My preference for quality are the Sony and Panasonic. You will notice that on the lower end sets, the raster size will change with sudden changes from low to high contrast and brightness in the picture. This is due to less stable high voltage regulation. You will also notice that the beam focus is not as sharp, and the colour tracking, and convergence may not be as accurate. This is just to mention a few simple differences. -- Jerry G. ===== "Don Allen" wrote in message ... I noted an earlier post - June 17 I believe - discussing suggestions of Samsung and Toshiba 20 inch TV's. I'm replacing a much loved Sony KV- 20XBR (circa 1986 - $750) that finally decided to die (RIP). Frankly, I'm not overly impressed with my options. The silver color (obviously only an aesthetic consideration) is certainly not a preference! Like the earlier poster, I have a maximum dimension in the vertical plane of 18.5 inches. My choices are self-limited to Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Samsung - in order of decreasing preference. Actually, I would have gone with the Panasonic Tau 20 inch, but it's 18.8 inches high - darn!! This limits me to the Sony Wega KV-20FS100, KV-20FS120, or the KV-20FV300, the Toshiba FST Pure 20AF44, and the Samsung DynaFlat TX-P2030. All range in price from the big-box stores from $158 on the low-end (Samsung at Sams Club) to approx. $300 for the Sony KV-20FV300. Since I've used Sony aperature-grille CRT-based TV's for over 20 years, one tends to get used to them. Thus, I'm not sure I would like a shadow-mask type CRT television. Obviously, 20 inch televisions today are designed as essentially consumables, but reliability and build- quality (if there is such a thing at this price point) are still important to me. Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated from the technician point-of-view. Tnx, Don W9CW |
20 inch TV Recommendation
Subject: 20 inch TV Recommendation
From: Don Allen Date: 6/19/04 5:39 AM Message-id: Since I've used Sony aperature-grille CRT-based TV's for over 20 years, one tends to get used to them. Thus, I'm not sure I would like a shadow-mask type CRT television. It's the same thing. A shadow mask by any other name.......... |
20 inch TV Recommendation
"John Del" wrote in message ... Subject: 20 inch TV Recommendation From: Don Allen Date: 6/19/04 5:39 AM Message-id: Since I've used Sony aperature-grille CRT-based TV's for over 20 years, one tends to get used to them. Thus, I'm not sure I would like a shadow-mask type CRT television. It's the same thing. A shadow mask by any other name.......... Actually it's quite different, an aperature grill is a fine mesh of vertical wires welded to a heavy metal frame. Unlike a shadow mask, the screen is horizontally curved but vertically flat, though new ones are completely flat on the outside. There's no horizontal divisions, just vertical slots. Aperature grill tubes tend to produce a much brighter though sometimes not as well focussed picture. I like them myself but some prefer a shadow mask tube. |
20 inch TV Recommendation
On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 07:50:08 -0400, "Jerry G."
wrote: You will get what you pay for. From being involved in servicing, I would go with the Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, or JVC in a TV set. My preference for quality are the Sony and Panasonic. You will notice that on the lower end sets, the raster size will change with sudden changes from low to high contrast and brightness in the picture. This is due to less stable high voltage regulation. You will also notice that the beam focus is not as sharp, and the colour tracking, and convergence may not be as accurate. This is just to mention a few simple differences. -- Jerry G. ===== For the reference, JVC changes very seldom on case styling, for this reference, my AV-20020 black cabinet with speakers on bottom (basic stereo w/ one input composite, R and L audio and stereo fixed output) is just hair under 17 and half inches height. I see this exact same cabinet for other JVC 20" models with more features (like component, s-video etc inputs) with front inputs. Cheers, Wizard |
20 inch TV Recommendation
Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Hitachi, Samsung and the list goes on are all good.
Many times you get much better than you pay for, I got a Samsung 27 inch with remote and a 20 inch JVC with remote both work perfect $40 for both at a yard sale.(moving sale) (compared to a 14 inch citizen brand new for $150) "Don Allen" wrote in message ... I noted an earlier post - June 17 I believe - discussing suggestions of Samsung and Toshiba 20 inch TV's. I'm replacing a much loved Sony KV- 20XBR (circa 1986 - $750) that finally decided to die (RIP). Frankly, I'm not overly impressed with my options. The silver color (obviously only an aesthetic consideration) is certainly not a preference! Like the earlier poster, I have a maximum dimension in the vertical plane of 18.5 inches. My choices are self-limited to Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Samsung - in order of decreasing preference. Actually, I would have gone with the Panasonic Tau 20 inch, but it's 18.8 inches high - darn!! This limits me to the Sony Wega KV-20FS100, KV-20FS120, or the KV-20FV300, the Toshiba FST Pure 20AF44, and the Samsung DynaFlat TX-P2030. All range in price from the big-box stores from $158 on the low-end (Samsung at Sams Club) to approx. $300 for the Sony KV-20FV300. Since I've used Sony aperature-grille CRT-based TV's for over 20 years, one tends to get used to them. Thus, I'm not sure I would like a shadow-mask type CRT television. Obviously, 20 inch televisions today are designed as essentially consumables, but reliability and build- quality (if there is such a thing at this price point) are still important to me. Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated from the technician point-of-view. Tnx, Don W9CW |
20 inch TV Recommendation
What ever the $$ will buy, make a selection from what you posted lacking the
Korean enrty. What did you think "sans Samsung" meant? - Reinhart |
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