Toshiba 32a14 at Costco

[cochese]

I've decided NOT to be an early adopter of HDTV. For that big of an investment, I don't want to take the plunge quite yet. And yes, depending on who you are, you might say that getting in now would not be early adopting.

Aaanyway, my question is, since I just need a cheap TV to "get me by" until I do buy an HDTV in 2 or 3 years, whats a good choice. I saw a 32" Toshiba 32a14 for $299 at Costco and has a component ('colorstream' in toshiba lingo) input which is really my only requirement. The picture quality looked OK in the store, but it was daisy changed to six other tv's, all using composite input so you can't tell much from that. Anyone have this TV, or anyone have anything to say about Toshiba tubes in general?

TIA.

 

[Rowdy S13]

I think thats the same TV I have. I am personally a huge fan of toshiba my family and I have had a lot of them over the years and havent ever had any problems. The picture on mine impresses everyone who sees it. I set it up with a Avia DVD wich took a lil time but when I have a DVD on it looks amazing. I set the picture at least a year ago and last week I checked it to see if it needed a lil tune up and it was still perfect. I was a lil suprised because I watch a LOT of tv so in my book its a great TV for the money.

Sean

 

[Mort Corey]

If there are TV's in restaurants or bars I go into, they seem to invariably be Toshibas. Not a scientific survey, but that's what seems to be the majority of what I've seen. I would think that these places with multiple screens are looking for something with a decent price and low service requirements.

That's my guess and I'm stickin' to it.

Mort

 

[Leprkon]

Anyone have this TV, or anyone have anything to say about Toshiba tubes in general? TIA.

I had a 36 inch Toshiba for twelve years and recently passed it off to a newly married couple that had been using her old 25 inch. They were both ecstatic at the picture.

If the unit has an S-video input to tie to your DVD, you'll be much more pleased with the picture than you would think. Throw in a decent Phillips Gold or RCA cable from your nearest Walmart for about twelve bucks, and you'll be set.

They are big and weigh a ton. You can't beat the pciture or the price.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

I still use my 36" Toshiba CRT with PIP. I have $3000 burning a hole in my wallet earmarked for a large LCD, but I haven't seen any that impressed me all that much for the money. I evan have a SA8300HD cable box. I definitely think the CRT has a better picture than projection LCD's, and even better than plasma or lcd being fed with standard cable. You'll still have many years to enjoy that CRT, as the networks will have to supply SD feeds when HD becomes the standard in the near future.

 

[Ragtop]

I've got the Toshiba 30hf84, it's a wide screen HD CRT. I currently don't run an HD signal to it but the picture is still outstanding. I have owned several Toshiba's over the years and probably wouldn't but any other brand.

As often stated here go with what you like. Maybe find that same unit at a smaller store wehre you can audition it a little more thoroughly.

 

[Leprkon]

If the unit has an S-video input to tie to your DVD, you'll be much more pleased with the picture than you would think. Throw in a decent Phillips Gold or RCA cable from your nearest Walmart for about twelve bucks, and you'll be set.

I need to read posts more carefully. you will be much better off with the component input...