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What 32" from ARGOS or COMET

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Old 20-03-2006, 9:56 AM   #1
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What 32" from ARGOS or COMET

Hi guys, i need some opinions quickly.
i have vouchers for £550 that can only be used in the stores mentioned above, adding to the value is not an option for me at the moment. so i have decided to go for a 32" CRT Widescreen. but there are so many there, i don't know how to choose.. i will list some below and hopefully you guys can make some suggestions..

PHILIPS - 32PW6520 or 32PW6720D/05
TOSHIBA - 32Z53B
HITACHI - C32W460
SAMSUNG - WS32A116DSXXEU or WS32Z306VB
JVC - AV32T5SK.

sorry about the list, i think i got all the available ones. i have argued with the insurance companie and i can only purchase from these stores...

any ideas guys ?????
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Old 20-03-2006, 10:12 AM   #2
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Go For A Toshiba Or A Phillips Have Had A Look At Both Of Them Superfine Sets Make Sure The Boxes Are Properly Stapled No Tapes On The Boxes Could Be Refurbs
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Old 20-03-2006, 11:33 AM   #3
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i forgot about this one too TOSHIBA 32YT56..

is right to say this is a better model than the other TOSHIBA mentioned above..
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Old 20-03-2006, 12:36 PM   #4
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i forgot about this one too TOSHIBA 32YT56..

is right to say this is a better model than the other TOSHIBA mentioned above..
No, definitely not...the 32Z53B is Toshiba designed and manufactured. the 32YT56 is a "Bought-in" Vestel chassis and vastly inferior.
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Old 20-03-2006, 12:36 PM   #5
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i forgot about this one too TOSHIBA 32YT56..

is right to say this is a better model than the other TOSHIBA mentioned above..
I would advise against this model, had 2 in quick succession both returned for faults, now have a sony, if you search on this forum for 32yt56 or 28yt56, you will see some of the comments............
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Old 20-03-2006, 4:48 PM   #6
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I would avoid the Samsung WS32Z306VB, or at least read all the threads on it on here, sadly I didnt read em till after I`d bought one.

Also follow KaKa`s advice, check the box, as Currys pulled a fast one on me and sold me a used or ex display TV as a new, and then tried to fob me off with discount.
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Old 20-03-2006, 11:11 PM   #7
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thanks guys for your replies...

i am thinking along the lines of the philips 32pw6720d/05 - would this be a good choice ?
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Old 22-03-2006, 12:24 AM   #8
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When You will have some problem with Phillips, You cant pay for repair, thats problem of Phillips, it`s cheaper to buy new TV... Let`s make things better I`m going to buy toshiba 53 now, I hope it will be ok, I like toshiba... And is it true, with that 53 and 56? Thank You...
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Why don't you sell the vouchers and buy a one second hand. You can pick up a great quality CRT for around £200. pocket the £300. If you are keen on CRT then now is the perfect time to be buying second hand, you'd almost be mad to buy new. People who are upgrading to flat screen and have nothing to do with their old CRT's.
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Old 23-03-2006, 3:56 PM   #10
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I would avoid the Samsung WS32Z306VB, or at least read all the threads on it on here, sadly I didnt read em till after I`d bought one.

Also follow KaKa`s advice, check the box, as Currys pulled a fast one on me and sold me a used or ex display TV as a new, and then tried to fob me off with discount.
I have had a WS32Z306VB and its great!
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