Where can I buy standard widescreen TVs ?

[garystu1965]

My tube has just gone on my 28" widescreen. I don't really want a flat LCD one. A standard CRT one will do. Does anyone know of a clearance place that sells them. ?

 

[Will]

I bet there's loooooaaaaaddddds of leftover sets going near you, look on eBay - search for them and select 'nearest first'

Virtually worthless these days, I wouldn't bother buying a new one unless you really want to?

As an aside, you can get a decent 32" or so LCD for very little these days compared to what TVs used to cost, one of those things that has actually got much cheaper over the years

Will

 

[television]

My tube has just gone on my 28" widescreen. I don't really want a flat LCD one. A standard CRT one will do. Does anyone know of a clearance place that sells them. ?

The chance of the tube going is nil, unless it is a Philips

What make is the set and model

 

[kenmerc]

I know you said you did'nt want LCD but at these prices it might worth thinking about,I have bought loads of stuff from them,they are great.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Willen-Trading

 

[Rory]

My tube has just gone on my 28" widescreen. I don't really want a flat LCD one. A standard CRT one will do. Does anyone know of a clearance place that sells them. ?

I've thrown 2 away in the last few months.
Perhaps a smaller independant TV shop might have them that they've taken out of people's houses for disposal after installing flat panels.

First hit on Google for CRT TV:
http://www.tba-online.co.uk/philips-28pw6518-28-flat-widescreen-crt-tv-p-19.html
(They're ex-rental)

 

[Dryce]

As an aside, you can get a decent 32" or so LCD for very little these days compared to what TVs used to cost, one of those things that has actually got much cheaper over the years

They are cheap but the actual display quality compared with a half decent CRT is not that great.

LCDs still have issues with regard to:

Viewing angle
Backlighting (lack of evenness)
Contrast
Poor blacks
Image smearing

One telling point is that shops *still* seem to prefer to put CGI movies on them when they are on display.

 

[Will]

I agree, that's why I have Plasma TVs instead

Just mentioning the price aspect as for a smaller sized set such as the OPs, he may have discounted LCD or Plasma on economical grounds - I was trying to point out that people happily forked out £££s, even £1K+ for top of the range CRTs a few years back, and you can now buy superb 42"+ Plasma TVs for the same cash today

Will

 

[grober]

My tube has just gone on my 28" widescreen. I don't really want a flat LCD one. A standard CRT one will do. Does anyone know of a clearance place that sells them. ?

ASDA still do some in this area I think.

 

[v_j_r]

They are cheap but the actual display quality compared with a half decent CRT is not that great.

LCDs still have issues with regard to:

Viewing angle
Backlighting (lack of evenness)
Contrast
Poor blacks
Image smearing

One telling point is that shops *still* seem to prefer to put CGI movies on them when they are on display.

Not if you buy the "Fujitsu Aviamo 37" LCD's" they are the best you can buy!!.

Best Regards.

 

[timskemp]

Supermarkets normally have them, all off-brand but adequate and cheap. Asda / Tesco will be of help. Alternatively if you want branded you could try

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/list~subdept~wide-screenctv.htm

 

[Mudster]

Tesco do a few, I bought one for my folks late one night when their tele went caput.

 

[television]

I would have fixed the old one in ½ hour for £35

 

[Carrotchomper]

I would have fixed the old one in ½ hour for £35

Don't listen to him! I'll do it in 10 mins for 50p

 

[television]

Don't listen to him! I'll do it in 10 mins for 50p

The sets made the last few years do only take mins to repair, shame it all died now, the only consolation is that I cant work for ever,,, mind you two in for repair today and I sold one, so that pays for the lecky for my computer and this forum

 

[Shude]

The sets made the last few years do only take mins to repair, shame it all died now, the only consolation is that I cant work for ever,,, mind you two in for repair today and I sold one, so that pays for the lecky for my computer and this forum

Do I take it then that you are able to repair TVs? I have a 32" Sony Trinitron that's been getting steadily darker over the last few weeks, I've cranked up the brightness and contrast but it's getting to the point where that's not helping now. Any ideas?

 

[jaymanek]

Do I take it then that you are able to repair TVs?

understatement of the year!! :bannana:

 

[mark.t]

My tube has just gone on my 28" widescreen. I don't really want a flat LCD one. A standard CRT one will do. Does anyone know of a clearance place that sells them. ?

http://www.martindawes.net/

Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Cheetham Hill, M8 8EP
Tel. 0161 832 3322