CRT Tv-Which will be the Best Bet

ibm_jennifer · 20th April 2009, 21:56

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There are some gimmics like 100Hz, Progressive scan,

According to standards set by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association), the frequency required to attain flicker-free display with a CRT is 72Hz, not 50Hz.

Yes, progressive Scan has nothing to do with Broadcast media in India, but if you have a 720P/1080P/Progressive Up Scan DVD Player or a HTPC, then interlaced CRT is a joke: DVD Player Benchmark - Part 5 - Progressive Scan DVD

mithun · 21st April 2009, 07:40

Go for Sony. But, these days 29" TVs are quite cheap.

Don't go for Samsung CRTs.

kphilip · 21st April 2009, 10:54

The reason am going for a 21inch is the room where am planning to keep the TV is too small.. 29 would be so huge and spoils the ambience.. Dint know this much informations are available .. Mobike is right about the samsung CRT, yesterday i watched cricket in a samsung,but picture quality never came in the range of Sony..

Starvegabound, great write up there, thanx
Jenniffer-philips was out of question but now i need a look into the stuff

Thank you everyone for all your views. All were informative.guys more inputs please.

dushmish · 21st April 2009, 11:03

Have an LG 21" for the last three years. Satisfied with the picture quality. The turbo feature for sound is awesome! The golden eye feature is no good. It has AVL and it is very helpful. I have seen some TV sets which don't have this and it becomes very difficult to change channels with volume on.

Child lock is a good feature if you have toddlers at home. Check the feel of remote in hand. Should not be very heavy or large. The most used buttons should be easy to access and press. Have seen BPL sets where changing channels was difficult. All the best!

kphilip · 21st April 2009, 11:16

I think LG wins in the service section.. ..My LG CRT monitor was once replaced fully by LG people when it crashed due to some electric shortage.They did that too within few days of my complaint.the guarantee was going to end that month.. i was truly lucky on that fact.It had 3 years guarantee..
i'm so obssessed on sony coz it has the best picture tube around..Can anyone point out some negatives for Sony CRT's.

Technocrat · 21st April 2009, 11:20

I had a Samsung Plano 21inch for a little over 4 years & had absolutely no issues with it. Last year upgraded to Sony Wega 29 which has brilliant picture quality.

If the price for a Sony suits you then look no further else go for LG/Samsung

bblost · 21st April 2009, 11:29

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Originally Posted by dushmish

It has AVL and it is very helpful. I have seen some TV sets which don't have this and it becomes very difficult to change channels with volume on.

Does not help if the TV is connected via a Set Top box (cable/ dish etc)
Since you don't change the TV channel.

deepgautam_qa · 21st April 2009, 11:46

SONY.....all the way! If it is out of budget, go for LG, which IMO is much better than Samsung. My opinion is based on the picture quality, which should be the prime consideration while buying a CTV.

Cheers,

Deepak

kphilip · 21st April 2009, 12:21

KV-FA21M83 : 21 (54 cms) & below CRT TV : CRT TV : Sony India

KV-FA21M83 was the model i liked the most but when i've called up the sony dealers here, they said its not coming now and they've stopped the production.Is there a chance for that or they are saying that coz its out of stock?They suggested this model then-KV-HP213M93

Technocrat · 21st April 2009, 12:30

Some one recently told me that Sony has stopped CRT Tvs & is focussing only on their Bravia range.

If this is true then I would suggest that pick up whichever Sony model is available.

benbsb29 · 21st April 2009, 15:00

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Originally Posted by mithun

Don't go for Samsung CRTs.

Any issues you have faced, or based on hearsay?

I have a Samsung 21" Slimfit CRT which i have been using since the past 3 years. My usage is very minimal and generic, and no great demands in terms of sound quality and features. It serves my purpose. cost me about 10 grand when i bought it.

If i have the money, i would anyday settle for a Sony.

kphilip · 22nd April 2009, 10:19

i've fixed on sony.. I'm getting it through the army canteen ..Will let you know with my buy , price and if possible the pics..

aadix · 22nd April 2009, 12:45

hey check out the panasonic range too, they also have two good 21' slim models, on par with sony wrt to the picture clarity.

kphilip · 24th April 2009, 11:16

Hey atlast bought the TV yesterday.This is the model-
KV-HP213M93 : 21 (54 cms) & below CRT TV : CRT TV : Sony India
Sony showroom guys asked me 12900, no discount..So went to white planet where they offered me 12500.Thank you guys for all the support and informations for buying the TV.

Technocrat · 24th April 2009, 11:56

Congratulation kphilip

Glad to be of help

21st April 2009, 07:40	#17
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Go for Sony. But, these days 29" TVs are quite cheap. Don't go for Samsung CRTs.
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21st April 2009, 10:54	#18
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	The reason am going for a 21inch is the room where am planning to keep the TV is too small.. 29 would be so huge and spoils the ambience.. Dint know this much informations are available .. Mobike is right about the samsung CRT, yesterday i watched cricket in a samsung,but picture quality never came in the range of Sony.. Starvegabound, great write up there, thanx Jenniffer-philips was out of question but now i need a look into the stuff Thank you everyone for all your views. All were informative.guys more inputs please.
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21st April 2009, 11:03	#19
dushmish BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 418 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Have an LG 21" for the last three years. Satisfied with the picture quality. The turbo feature for sound is awesome! The golden eye feature is no good. It has AVL and it is very helpful. I have seen some TV sets which don't have this and it becomes very difficult to change channels with volume on. Child lock is a good feature if you have toddlers at home. Check the feel of remote in hand. Should not be very heavy or large. The most used buttons should be easy to access and press. Have seen BPL sets where changing channels was difficult. All the best!
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21st April 2009, 11:16	#20
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	I think LG wins in the service section.. ..My LG CRT monitor was once replaced fully by LG people when it crashed due to some electric shortage.They did that too within few days of my complaint.the guarantee was going to end that month.. i was truly lucky on that fact.It had 3 years guarantee.. i'm so obssessed on sony coz it has the best picture tube around..Can anyone point out some negatives for Sony CRT's.
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21st April 2009, 11:20	#21
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	I had a Samsung Plano 21inch for a little over 4 years & had absolutely no issues with it. Last year upgraded to Sony Wega 29 which has brilliant picture quality. If the price for a Sony suits you then look no further else go for LG/Samsung
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21st April 2009, 11:46	#23
deepgautam_qa BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rajastha Posts: 221 Thanked: 8 Times	SONY.....all the way! If it is out of budget, go for LG, which IMO is much better than Samsung. My opinion is based on the picture quality, which should be the prime consideration while buying a CTV. Cheers, Deepak
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21st April 2009, 12:21	#24
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	KV-FA21M83 : 21 (54 cms) & below CRT TV : CRT TV : Sony India KV-FA21M83 was the model i liked the most but when i've called up the sony dealers here, they said its not coming now and they've stopped the production.Is there a chance for that or they are saying that coz its out of stock?They suggested this model then-KV-HP213M93
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21st April 2009, 12:30	#25
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Some one recently told me that Sony has stopped CRT Tvs & is focussing only on their Bravia range. If this is true then I would suggest that pick up whichever Sony model is available.
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22nd April 2009, 10:19	#27
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	i've fixed on sony.. I'm getting it through the army canteen ..Will let you know with my buy , price and if possible the pics..
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22nd April 2009, 12:45	#28
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	hey check out the panasonic range too, they also have two good 21' slim models, on par with sony wrt to the picture clarity.
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24th April 2009, 11:16	#29
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	Hey atlast bought the TV yesterday.This is the model- KV-HP213M93 : 21 (54 cms) & below CRT TV : CRT TV : Sony India Sony showroom guys asked me 12900, no discount..So went to white planet where they offered me 12500.Thank you guys for all the support and informations for buying the TV.
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24th April 2009, 11:56	#30
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Congratulation kphilip Glad to be of help
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