Case, glad you like your new TV. You certainly got it at a steal - now I wish I would have waited a little longer - you got it for $200 less than I did, and I thought I was getting a bargain.
We already had a decent stand - previous TV was 31". The new Sony does hang off an inch or so on both sides, but it doesn't look too bad. Before we sat it on the stand, we both hopped onto the stand (both of us meaning about 380lbs total) to make sure it would hold the weight of the TV. Stand didn't budge, so figured it was safe.
The only thing I DONT like is, when we change the channel (actually the sat box channel - TV stays on ch3 all the time)there is quite a bit of delay, then I get a black screen, with "Video 6 - Satellite" in the upper left corner. I really don't know if this is the new HD sat receiver's fault, or the TV's. But it's something that didn't use to happen with the old SD TV and old sat box. Oh well, everything can't be perfect.
I found a stand at bestbuy for 80 bucks & it fits perfect no need to buy that sony stand for 300 dollars now. Had some help moving it since it was quite heavy :)
Well i saw the same tv in the circuitcity ad this morning for 600 dollars & will go back to the store for their price matching. Already talked with a phone rep & yup i will get a 100% refund talk about a great day. Just awesome a free HDTV now that's cheap haha :D
Originally posted by boutcrazy:Case, glad you like your new TV. You certainly got it at a steal - now I wish I would have waited a little longer - you got it for $200 less than I did, and I thought I was getting a bargain.
We already had a decent stand - previous TV was 31". The new Sony does hang off an inch or so on both sides, but it doesn't look too bad. Before we sat it on the stand, we both hopped onto the stand (both of us meaning about 380lbs total) to make sure it would hold the weight of the TV. Stand didn't budge, so figured it was safe.
The only thing I DONT like is, when we change the channel (actually the sat box channel - TV stays on ch3 all the time)there is quite a bit of delay, then I get a black screen, with "Video 6 - Satellite" in the upper left corner. I really don't know if this is the new HD sat receiver's fault, or the TV's. But it's something that didn't use to happen with the old SD TV and old sat box. Oh well, everything can't be perfect.
I have the 34" Sony tube HDTV as well. ALl of my friends have LCD's, and they all comment on how much better the pic quality on HD content looks on the CRT. I have an apartment, so this size is perfect. The delay on changing channels....I assume you have your STB hooked up HDMI? Mine did this as well. I could tell NO difference in hooking it up HDMI as opposed to Component, so i went back to component with no lag changing channels. Good luck with it!
glad I'm not the only one that can't tell the difference between HDMI and component connections! LOL I'm using component because the volume couldn't be controlled thru cox box remote-the audio out not variable when using HDMI.
Maybe we are weird???? My eyes are nowhere near good enough to tell the difference between HDMI and component. hell, i cant see much if ANY difference between 720p on a 720 set, and 1080p on a 1080 set. Certainly not a ~2k difference!
I'm fairly new here. Just browsing through the threads and found this one.
Not a bad deal for your CRT! Especially if it's everything you want. The best thing about the CRT besides its great picture quality is the fact that no one will ever try to steal it. It'll take a crew of movers for sure. CRT sets can offer the best picture quality of all but they are huge and heavy, bulky and unwieldy. I wouldn't recommend a CRT to anyone who moves every 4 or 5 years.
Who wants to carry a two-hundred pound behemoth up two flights of stairs or even 100 feet from a driveway? If you go with a CRT, make sure you have the space and strength or get someone to help you move it around. CRT technology is fast disappearing. They also use a lot of energy as I suppose you'll notice after you get your electric bill for a few months. But can't beat the picture quality and the thief-protection feature (the weight).
