Sony KP-57WS520. I can get it lightly used off someone for $500. I know it's a CRT 57" projection, but I only watch DVD's & basic cable.

Product Description
Sony KP-57WS520 57" Hi-Scan Projection TelevisionExperience Hi-Definition as it reaches new heights with Sonys KP-57WS520 57" Hi-Scan Projection Television. The KP-57WS520 features a beautiful 16:9 Hi-Scan 1080i Display, and the HD Microfocus CRT and Lens system provides precise focus and sharpness for your viewing pleasure.

Features
Multi-channel Preview With PIP
Speakers Virtual Surround
2 x 20 Watt

Details
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3 Enhanced
Front Input Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1
Rear Input Connectors Audio (RCA) x 6, Component x 2, Composite x 3, HDMI x 1, RF x 2, S-Video x 2
Rear Output Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1, RF x 1
Digital Standard HDTV-Ready Television
TV Supported Resolutions 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Dimensions (W X D X H) 52.25 in. x 27.25 in. x 54.25 in.
Weight 194 lb.


Thanks

 

For that price I say go for it.

My only concern would be your TV watching habits. Watching basic cable on a TV that big, and on older technology like that set may not be that enjoyable. You should get an OK picture, but you'd get a much better picture out of a small CRT set. DVDs will look nice on that though...

 

that shit is heavy, but a good deal

 

Well I picked it up. $540 with the guy delivering it to my door. Thing looks brand new, & works fine. I'm moving & it's at the new place. It's not hooked up yet.
Any advice on setting it up? I have the Digital Video Essentials DVD. Setup my tube but I know this TV is very different.

I know my connections I'm using
Componet for my DVD
S video to my stereo
Audio to my stereo
Cable to the ant F connector
That's all I have.

 

You should be able to use that DVD to setup the TV in a similar way to your tube set. I'm curious to hear your feedback on the cable PQ since you're not going digital or HD with the cable....

 

juniorbean

Just an FYI I had the TV hooked into the basic cable & yeah the pic quailty isn't great, but it's still very watchable. The cable signal sucks also, I get gosts & noise on most channels. DVD's look great though!

I sold my 36" tube for $450 so the TV only cost me $90.

 

^ Not bad. And as long as the DVDs look great (which is what you said you pretty much only use it for anyway) then it sounds like a good deal to me!!

 

they still have s-video?

 

^ Yeah, even the new sets still come with at least one...