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[QuickSilver]

Hi All,

Can anybody tell what I can expect to pay for the KVDA32M36 at the big stores? The local (small town) suppliers are totally stupid (>$2400) with their prices. I can get it directly from Sony for $1800 delivered.

Also, which would you choose: Sony KVDA32M36 or Toshiba 32JW8UA ?

Thanks!

[CrazyNuts]

You can get this TV as low as $1300 from Harvey Norman

[QuickSilver]

CrazyNuts, on Dec 31 2005, 10:18 AM, said:

You can get this TV as low as $1300 from Harvey Norman

Thanks! Have you seen one lately in Perth for that price? I've got a couple of mates there that could get it for me and courier it out.

[CrazyNuts]

QuickSilver, on Dec 31 2005, 09:50 AM, said:

Thanks! Have you seen one lately in Perth for that price? I've got a couple of mates there that could get it for me and courier it out.

Yep...Harvey Norman in Osborne Park gave me that price and that included 2 years interest free terms too. For cash they were willing to do it for $1249

[QuickSilver]

Cheers! I'll get one of my mates to check it out.

[Paranoid666au]

Well the Sony KDVA is only an extended definition set (resolves up to 480p/576p). I'm pretty certain the Toshiba 32JW8UA is a full HD set.

So it would depend on how much HD marterial you want to watch I guess. You should definatly check out the Toshy or hunt down a Sony KVHR32M31.

[QuickSilver]

Paranoid666au, on Jan 2 2006, 11:32 AM, said:

Well the Sony KDVA is only an extended definition set (resolves up to 480p/576p). I'm pretty certain the Toshiba 32JW8UA is a full HD set.

So it would depend on how much HD marterial you want to watch I guess. You should definatly check out the Toshy or hunt down a Sony KVHR32M31.

Erm ... the Sony website seems to state that the KVDA32M36 is a full HD set, unless there is some fine print I'm missing. Also, the KVHR32M31 is no longer manufactured, so I don't think I would not want to buy it. I was under the impression that the KVDA32M36 was the replacement for the KVHR32M31...

[NumChuck]

QuickSilver, on Jan 2 2006, 02:10 PM, said:

Erm ... the Sony website seems to state that the KVDA32M36 is a full HD set, unless there is some fine print I'm missing. Also, the KVHR32M31 is no longer manufactured, so I don't think I would not want to buy it. I was under the impression that the KVDA32M36 was the replacement for the KVHR32M31...

Its not a HD set, its HD ready which means it will take a HD signal and downconvert it to 576P. The tube is not a super fine pitch tube which the KVHR is.

It is the ugly cousin of the KHVR and is nowhere near as good. Do yourself a favour and ring around some stores to see if you can get the KVHR. I just got one on saturday so they still exist for sale.

[Paranoid666au]

Yea I was going for the KVDA when the gold (EDIT: good!) folks on this forum set me straight. Only the KVHR will resolve HD.

Sony have brought in there new line of Bravia LCD screens so the CRT is out and I would also imagine the KVDA's days are numbered too.

Edited by Paranoid666au, 02 January 2006 - 11:52 PM.

[QuickSilver]

Thanks for the info. I obviously need to do a bit more homework

[CrazyNuts]

QuickSilver, on Jan 2 2006, 06:34 PM, said:

Thanks for the info. I obviously need to do a bit more homework

Yep...don't make the same mistake i did.

But i think i bought THE very last KVHR32M31 in Perth  just last week

Good luck in finding one.

[QuickSilver]

CrazyNuts, on Jan 2 2006, 09:57 PM, said:

Yep...don't make the same mistake i did.

But i think i bought THE very last KVHR32M31 in Perth  just last week

Good luck in finding one.

I've had a look at the Toshi the other day, and the PQ looked pretty darn good to me, so if I can't find a Sony I'd be happy with that!