Post by: Ceric on August 02, 2006, 11:43:21 AM
Found this on Google News. It's sort of interesting what this implies.
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According to Reuters, the survey also found the following:
* On average, women own 6.6 technology-driven devices while men have 6.9
* 80 percent of women feel comfortable with new technologies
* Nearly half of the 1,400 women surveyed perform their own computer trouble-shooting procedures
* 77 percent of females queried would rather a new plasma TV than a diamond solitaire necklace
* More than half of the female respondents would pick a plasma TV over a two-day vacation in Florida
* 86 percent of the woman surveyed said they’d pick a new digital camera over a new pair of designer shoes
Post by: Pale on August 02, 2006, 11:50:50 AM
Hopefully a DLP tv.
Post by: Ceric on August 02, 2006, 12:30:16 PM
Post by: Caliban on August 02, 2006, 04:48:44 PM
That SED TV sounds promising but I want a new TV soon, I was going for an EDTV PLASMA, but I'm still undecided because of these damn gaming warnings that either LG or Samsung have.
Post by: Ceric on August 02, 2006, 08:02:50 PM
Post by: IceCold on August 02, 2006, 08:54:50 PM
Post by: BigJim on August 02, 2006, 11:54:53 PM
I've mentioned it before, but the Toshiba "FST Pure Flat" CRTs are *very* nice. (they have "F" in the model number). There are units that cost between $200 - $400 for 20" up to 27".
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I had a 20" set and then graduated up to a 32" HD CRT about 2 years ago. Really nice picture quality on 'em, good universal remotes too.
Post by: IceCold on August 03, 2006, 12:30:03 AM
EDIT: I was also looking at Future Shop, and they have the 27AF46C model. However, on the specifications, it says it is only 480i compatible. Is this true?
Post by: Ceric on August 03, 2006, 04:15:53 AM
I got mine for about $450 2 or so years ago. It was originally 6something but I stacked a lot of discounts and price matching. It's a 27".
You know the TV your looking at looks like my brothers. It has a component input but it's your traditional 4:3 TV. It will black bar when you put it in 16:9 mode. I think it will do 480p on his. As I mentioned before I find a place that has it and take a look at it. If you still seriously want it ask if you could see the manual and it should tell you it's capacities. I personally get one that would at least do 480p and 1080i. That way you can benefit from an HDTV source, 720p is not as important because I always hear that 1080i looks better anyway and 1080p TV's are like buying a tuba or small car. I think you would be more satisfied if you just spent the extra and stepped up into their HD-Ready category. Though I can't stress enough the importance of going to see the TV in real life.
You might find one you like more or the picture might not be up to your expectations.
Edit: Maybe something like this
It seems the models with the H in them are Toshibas HDTVs and the ones with the A or the traditonal analog.
Post by: BigJim on August 03, 2006, 05:12:22 AM
The US lineup has more varity. I didn't consider possible international differences. That sucks. Sorry 'bout that.
Post by: Mario on August 03, 2006, 08:31:52 AM
Post by: SgtShiversBen on August 03, 2006, 08:43:28 AM
I was really looking forward to an excuse to get another TV "I got it for your birthday honey!"
Post by: Mario on August 03, 2006, 09:24:46 AM
Post by: IceCold on August 03, 2006, 07:43:47 PM
QuoteThanks Ceric, but that's a bit above my budget (max $500 CDN). I found the ones you were talking about, BigJim, but unfortunately, I'm stuck between the pricepoints again. The 480i ones are cheap, but I have to pay at least $550 for a CRT set which supports 480p. I was wondering, when you said they were from $200 - $400, I gather you were talking about the 480i ones? Because on the American site, the prices for the 480p ones are about the same as here; over $500.
Edit: Maybe something like this
It seems the models with the H in them are Toshibas HDTVs and the ones with the A or the traditonal analog.
Post by: BigJim on August 03, 2006, 08:59:53 PM
The price is steep but I'd recommend them to anybody that can afford it. Unlike Sony omgexpensivebutsucks. I think RCA makes some cheaper CRTs but I haven't looked at reviews.
Post by: IceCold on August 03, 2006, 09:44:55 PM
EDIT: Found a 27" one. This seems perfect. I'll just wait for your confirmation, Jim, but I think I found what I was looking for.
Post by: King of Twitch on August 03, 2006, 10:30:42 PM
Now they're using computers?? This feminism crap has gone too far.
Post by: BigJim on August 04, 2006, 02:41:27 AM
Sansui makes good sets too. Mostly popular overseas. The HDTV2600 model is popular, and may just barely be in your price range if you find a deal. Google pulls up some $450ish USD. No personal experience with it, though.
