Sony or Philips 36" ?
04-25-03, 05:33 PM
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Sony or Philips 36" ?
I have an opportunity to buy a Philips 36" flat screen TV for a bit less than it normally sells for (through my job). But I can also buy a Sony WEGA 36" for pretty much the same price online.
Sony: http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.a...r=pricegrabber
Philips: http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.a...r=pricegrabber
What would you do with your $1,000? I don't know why the Philips retails for more, but I can get it for around $1,000 (including shipping/no tax).
Thanks for any advice here! I did look at the AVS forums BTW.
Sony: http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.a...r=pricegrabber
Philips: http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.a...r=pricegrabber
What would you do with your $1,000? I don't know why the Philips retails for more, but I can get it for around $1,000 (including shipping/no tax).
Thanks for any advice here! I did look at the AVS forums BTW.
04-25-03, 07:26 PM
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My Philips (a different, cheaper model... not flat screen also) in the bedroom has been a royal pain in the butt. It uses some weird toggle system for its power on/off remote button, so it doesn't work that well with universal remotes, and I'm not a fan of the picture.
On the other hand, I've owned three WEGAs and one WEGA XBR, and I've only had problems with one of them (and I suspect that was a fluke). I'd gladly stick with Sony for direct view televisions. I'd vote WEGA... especially with the free shipping. Just make sure to have a buddy help you move... those things are heavy.
On the other hand, I've owned three WEGAs and one WEGA XBR, and I've only had problems with one of them (and I suspect that was a fluke). I'd gladly stick with Sony for direct view televisions. I'd vote WEGA... especially with the free shipping. Just make sure to have a buddy help you move... those things are heavy.
