The TV's "Gone"

[sonic_2k_uk]

... says the gf to me one morning.

So i wander over to it, turn the plug off, back on, and start it up.

The sound comes on for a second, with no picture, but then switches itself off flash a little red LED 4 times in a row.

The TV in question is a 3-4 year old Sony Bravia, either 40 or 42", can't remember now.

From a quick bit of reading it would seem either the transformer or backlight has gone, with the consensus being that if it's the backlight a new TV is cheaper than fixing it.

Bugger. Wasn't expecting that to die so quickly.

[hornetrider]

Look at it this way. It's an opportunity to bin it and get a decent TV.

ZING!

[sonic_2k_uk]

hornetrider said:

Look at it this way. It's an opportunity to bin it and get a decent TV.

ZING!

Cheers!

The one in the living room is still going strong. That's a Sony too, so i'm expecting it to die any day...

[hornetrider]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Are you suggesting the poor man leaps from the frying pan into the fire?

[HellDiver]

Think of it as a chance to buy a decent TV. You'll know a decent TV because it'll have the word "Panasonic" on the front.

[sonic_2k_uk]

If the 46" upstairs will fit in my room i'll be looking for a 50-something inch for upstairs.

Might be a problem as the gap in my room for the TV looks to fit 42" maximum, and there is no more room between the sub and hifi rack upstairs for more screen space.

[chimster]

hornetrider said:

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Are you suggesting the poor man leaps from the frying pan into the fire?

Got any suggestions for which manufacturer to use then?

[hornetrider]

I refer the honourable gentleman to helldiver's post above

[chimster]

hornetrider said:

I refer the honourable gentleman to helldiver's post above

Many thanks kind sir

[chimster]

hornetrider said:

I refer the honourable gentleman to helldiver's post above

One other question, how about Sony. Any good?

[hornetrider]

Well... I'm not a fan. Two friends have recent big bravias less than 3 years old (42" and 46") and they are both envious of my decrepit pre-historic 768 res 42PX60.

[chimster]

hornetrider said:

Well... I'm not a fan. Two friends have recent big bravias less than 3 years old (42" and 46") and they are both envious of my decrepit pre-historic 768 res 42PX60.

Thanks. Are these cheaper deals on 'graded' tv's worth it in your view?

[hornetrider]

Not my area chap, but I wouldn't tbh. Others may have a more informed view.

[HellDiver]

chimster said:

hornetrider said:

I refer the honourable gentleman to helldiver's post above

One other question, how about Sony. Any good?

Seeing the OP's blown up TV is a Sony, I'd say no.

Never liked Sony TVs, used a few (I had a housemate who had Sony everything), and was never impressed by the TVs. VCR, DVD Recorders, amps, and the like were fine, just the TVs I was never impressed by.

[sonic_2k_uk]

HellDiver said:

chimster said:

hornetrider said:

I refer the honourable gentleman to helldiver's post above

One other question, how about Sony. Any good?

Seeing the OP's blown up TV is a Sony, I'd say no.

Panasonic seem to come recommended by some, my brother has a Philips which he recommends.

[chimster]

HellDiver said:

chimster said:

hornetrider said:

I refer the honourable gentleman to helldiver's post above

One other question, how about Sony. Any good?

Seeing the OP's blown up TV is a Sony, I'd say no.

Never liked Sony TVs, used a few (I had a housemate who had Sony everything), and was never impressed by the TVs. VCR, DVD Recorders, amps, and the like were fine, just the TVs I was never impressed by.

Fair enough

[Elroy Blue]

I'm thinking about a new 50". I was going for the default Panasonic option, but then saw this:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/50...

It's got good reviews and is £600 cheaper. An expert can probably tell the difference, but for normal viweing, it looked fine to me.

[hornetrider]

Fair play that seems much cheapness for 50"

[headcase]

SD PQ is pants on that set.

[Plotloss]

headcase said:

SD PQ is pants on that set.

And the viewing angle is very narrow.

Sony use Samsung film and their own processing electronics.

Panasonic 50V20 would see you happy for many years.