TV Buying

Haly · 01-12-2006, 16:54

Parents have just mentioned about purchasing a new TV to me. They've come across some money they didn't expect to get so decided after a crap year to spoil themselves a bit.

They'll be upgrading from some POS old TV that they've had for about 8 years I think now. Not sure on the size, waiting for them to let me know but iirc it's 21" non widescreen.

They want to upgrade to a widescreen TV, they don't care about HD (Be years till they can afford anything HD related anyway), really I suspect most TVs will be an upgrade to them as the TV is getting on a bit.

Their budget's £200-300, preferably towards the £200 end of the market.
Also needs to be somewhere that delivers as my Dad can't easily lift it in or out of the car.

Any suggestions?

leowyatt · 01-12-2006, 17:01

How about something like this. I know it's towards the top of the budget, but could be ok

Haly · 01-12-2006, 17:04

Not too sure if they'll like the fact it's refurb stock (I think at least looking at the description) but otherwise it looks ideal.

I'll let them know anyway, planning to send them a pile of links so they can make up their minds.

Kell_ee001 · 01-12-2006, 17:11

Sharp 32" Silver Nicam Widescreen TV 32LW (To name but one - obviously other models in the shop)

Been confirmed by the guys at work, they are just up the road from me (Team Valley) and that it's new stuff too

Haly · 01-12-2006, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten_caboodle

it's a refurb?

I assumed it was as it's got a 1 month warranty, not sure though.

Personally I don't mind refurbs/store returns etc, if it saves you enough and it works, I'm happy

Mark · 01-12-2006, 17:14

For a flat panel, that first one is hard to beat. You can of course get cheaper CRTs.

Haly · 01-12-2006, 18:07

Ah fair enough

Seems they're not keen on the idea of getting a refurb sadly.

Will · 01-12-2006, 18:30

You don't have to go flat panel, you can get a pretty decent quality flat screen CRT of a decent size for that money if they're interested.

Haly · 01-12-2006, 18:32

Where from?

I found a couple on the Dixons site, a 28" for £199.99 and a 32" for £299.99. They liked the look of the 28" one so far.

Flibster · 01-12-2006, 18:42

There's the Samsung HD-CRT for around 280iirc.

Will have to find the model number of it again.

Simon/~Flibster

01-12-2006, 16:54	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	TV Buying Parents have just mentioned about purchasing a new TV to me. They've come across some money they didn't expect to get so decided after a crap year to spoil themselves a bit. They'll be upgrading from some POS old TV that they've had for about 8 years I think now. Not sure on the size, waiting for them to let me know but iirc it's 21" non widescreen. They want to upgrade to a widescreen TV, they don't care about HD (Be years till they can afford anything HD related anyway), really I suspect most TVs will be an upgrade to them as the TV is getting on a bit. Their budget's £200-300, preferably towards the £200 end of the market. Also needs to be somewhere that delivers as my Dad can't easily lift it in or out of the car. Any suggestions? __________________ Halycopter

01-12-2006, 17:01	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	How about something like this. I know it's towards the top of the budget, but could be ok __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

01-12-2006, 17:04	#3
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Not too sure if they'll like the fact it's refurb stock (I think at least looking at the description) but otherwise it looks ideal. I'll let them know anyway, planning to send them a pile of links so they can make up their minds. __________________ Halycopter

01-12-2006, 17:11	#4
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	Sharp 32" Silver Nicam Widescreen TV 32LW (To name but one - obviously other models in the shop) Been confirmed by the guys at work, they are just up the road from me (Team Valley) and that it's new stuff too __________________ Last edited by Kell_ee001; 01-12-2006 at 17:21.

01-12-2006, 18:07	#7
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Ah fair enough Seems they're not keen on the idea of getting a refurb sadly. __________________ Halycopter

01-12-2006, 17:14	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	For a flat panel, that first one is hard to beat. You can of course get cheaper CRTs.

01-12-2006, 18:30	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	You don't have to go flat panel, you can get a pretty decent quality flat screen CRT of a decent size for that money if they're interested. __________________ *No No!*

01-12-2006, 18:32	#9
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Where from? I found a couple on the Dixons site, a 28" for £199.99 and a 32" for £299.99. They liked the look of the 28" one so far. __________________ Halycopter

01-12-2006, 18:42	#10
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	There's the Samsung HD-CRT for around 280iirc. Will have to find the model number of it again. Simon/~Flibster __________________

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