| If you are looking for a good intro to HDTV, this is it. I shopped for 2 weeks online to find the best TV to replace my 10-year old Magnavox. After lots of searching, I narrowed it down between the Toshiba and the Sony. Both were 36", and that seems to be the size limit for a regular tube (CRT) flat screen. Any bigger, and you'll have to switch to plasma or LCD (and big $$$). The Toshiba wins out over the Sony for expected life-span, but the Sony gets better marks for picture quality according to many on-line experts. So, the Sony is more, but better picture. The Toshiba is a little less, and the picture might not be perfect. Personally, I looked at both and couldn't detect a difference. HOT TIP: I found the Toshiba 36HF73 at Costco for $999. (...) Set up was very easy, and it interfaced with my DVD, VCR and satellite (Dish DVR) no problem. The picture on regular tv (non-HDTV feed) is really good, and on DVD it is totally fantastic. Menus are intuitive, and overall the tv functions great and didn't have that "why can't I get this to work?" frustration period I frequently have with other high-tech items. I am very pleased with this new tv, and I would be surprised to find someone who has a serious problem with it. As far as the other reviewer's problem with the curved horizontal line, I have not found this on my set. My only negative on the tv is the weight. This sucker weighs 200lbs. Make sure you have an adequate stand and have plenty of beer on hand for the help you will most certainly need wrestling it into place. I looked high and low, and I could not find a better rated 36" CRT flat screen, and the price is nice too. |
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