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Thread: Hitachi 60v500 or KDF-50WE655 ? |
    
New member Username: John_harris
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 12:01 am: |
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Hello,
I have the opportunity to buy a Hitachi 60v500 or KDF-50WE655 (Canadian model is Sony KF50WE620) at a discount because it is open box. I have been looking at the reviews and both appear to be similar televisions. I realize the 60 inch is bigger but I am looking for:
1. A television with the best HDTV picture.
2. A television that will not look awful with a non-HD signal.
3. Hooking up my computer to the television (not a major deciding factor).
Since the I am buying a used TV, is there a way to access the bulb usage on these televisions? Which TV has the cheapest bulb replacement?
Any suggestions on which TV to buy would be greatly appreciated.
John |
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Bronze Member Username: Avernus
Post Number: 42
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 06:55 am: |
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I'd go with the Sony model...they have never failed me and provide outstanding quality...
good luck |
bobccity Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 08:15 pm: |
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Both sony and hitachi are excellent tv's. I would lean toward the sony personally.
Now, in regards to the non-hd signal, until everything goes digital, making an image to fit your screen will look bad anyways. Then, you are stretching it to go from the 4:3(full screen) to the 16:9(widescreen). That will make it bad on any big screen.
There is no way to tell how long a bulb has been on. One thing you may want to do is check the sticker on the side of the TV. The store sometimes puts a display tag with the model number and date it was displayed. That should help.
Sonys bulb replacement is the cheapest at about $200. Hitachi is about $260 or so. You can go on the website and look up cost.
Hope this helps... |
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