Toshiba Cinema Series 50AX60A (1 Viewer)

[Greg Lovern]

Was the Toshiba Cinema Series 50AX60A (50" 4:3 HDTV) a good set? I have an opportunity to buy a used one locally in good condition for $1,000. Is that a good price for it?

Thanks,

Greg

 

[Michael TLV]

Greetings

considering that you can go HD for 4 to 500 more ... no.

$800 maybe ... tops

Regards

 

[Greg Lovern]

Hi Michael,

you can go HD for 4 to 500 more

I'm confused -- according to the seller the 50AX60A is HDTV. I wouldn't consider paying $1,000 for any SDTV. Is the 50AX60A not HDTV?
Greg

 

[Kevin Silence]

No, this TV is not an HDTV. But, from what I understand, it has an excellent picture. I really considered getting this TV. But, in the end, I decided to go HDTV. But the price was going to have to be very good.

If you wait and continue to look around, you will find a great deal. You just have to be patient. I was going to buy the Panny 53" widescreen as soon as I saw it on sale for around $1,400-$1,500. Well, three weeks ago, Circuit City had the Panny 56" fullscreen HDTV on sale for $1,199 brand new in the box. I jumped on it. Too good of a deal to pass up. Mine came with an excellent picture right out of the box.

Since you were already considering fullscreen,just be patient, and I guarantee that you will be able to find a new HDTV that you can afford and be happy with.

Good luck.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

But the problem w/ the Panny 56" 4x3 is that it doesn't have a user-selectable 16x9 mode for 480p. That's what caused me to pass on it--I think it was actually $1300.

The Toshiba 50H72 is probably a better choice for a 4x3 set. I suppose if the price is too high for your budget, you can wait and see if that won't get blown out on clearance next year.

_Man_

 

[David Von Pein]

Re. Toshiba's 50H72 (4x3) .....
Anybody own this model? How's the picture quality?
And can somebody tell me how wide the shelf area on top is?
Is $1,699.00 a decent price for the 50H72?
Obliged.

 

[Jan Strnad]

Greg Lovern,
The resale value of RPTVs is really low. Personally, a used non-HDTV set, 4:3 aspect ratio, I'd offer $200, maybe compromise on $300. But there's no way in hell I'd pay $1000 for it. Criminy...I've seen brand new analog RPTVs in the $800 range.
If you could get the set as cheaply as I've mention above, it might be a wise way to get through the transitional period between now and (supposedly) 1-1-06. It might also be a decent second (disposable) set for playing 4:3 video games, classic TV, kids' TV, etc. But the price has to be right.
Any particular reason you want a 4:3 set? If you're looking for long-term value, you'll find less and less 4:3 material being broadcast and more and more 16:9 as we zero in on 1-1-06. Unless you had a special need (mainly watch classic TV or pre-50s movies, etc.) I'd think that a widescreen set would give you more value over its lifetime than a 4:3 set will.
Jan
A Certified Widescreen Avocado (typo on certificate)

 

[Mike Hamilton]

Good condition how? Used how? Ignore the cosmetic shape.
Is this a dealer's floor demo?
Unless you pull the screen, and take the lense off the Green CRT to see if there is any burn-in (first with the power off, then, reduce contrast to about 10-15 and view it
with the CRTs energized).
Jan has the right plan. $200, maybe $300 if it is mint.