Advice on buying 28" widescreen on a budget!

My Philips 28" 6006 has packed in after two years and I need a replacement. Unfortunately I haven't got much money to spend! Two that have caught my eye so far are:

Philips 6008, £200 from Argos (of all places) - although I'm reluctant to buy what is probably a successor of my previous model, this seems a bargain. In any case, I think that my old telly packed in because it was ex-display/regraded, so it was probably faulty when I bought it.

Panasonic, TX 28PM12 - £280 from Gultronics. Although this is a lot more expensive, it looks like a quality TV for the price.

Anyone got any pointers as to which one I should go for? Or any alternatives? I'm looking for a reliable 28" with a good picture, not bothered whether it has integrated freeview or not, but must have a s-video socket.

Thanks for your help!

 

What about second hand??

 

Always give the full model no when asking for help/advice
Have you considered getting the set looked at?
A repair (depending on fault) may be considerably cheaper than a new set.
Whether the set was an ex-display model or not has nothing to do with it.

 

Have you considered getting it looked at/repaired?

 

I will probably look into getting it repaired, but I was under the impression that this might cost a lot, and that it might be better just pay £200 for a new one than (say) £60 for one that might go wrong again a few months later. But it's definitely worth looking into.

DFour, having had a regraded one gone wrong on me already, I'm keener on getting a brand new one with a proper warranty etc. If I thought I could get a reliable second hand one, I would. I've heard though that people are getting rid of perfectly good CRTs to replace them with LCDs and plasmas....is this the case, and if so, what's the best way of getting a good one? ebay?

Sorry JayCee, the models numbers are Panasonic TX28PM12 and Philips 28PW6008

 

I'd suggest considering the Sony 28HX15. It's got a flat CRT, good picture quality (IMO) and a handy S-video connection tucked inside a side door.

Prices from £260, apparantly : http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/sound-and-vision/vision/tv/384608/prices

 

The Sony 28HX15 is available from John Lewis for £299. This includes delivery and a free 5 years guarantee.

http://www.johnlewis.com/Audio+and+...isions+/Standard+(CRT)/230215517/Product.aspx

I recieved mine on Wednesday and am very happy with it.

 

Thanks for the advice fellas, I'll look into the Sony!