Philips 29" HD-Ready CRT TV

PriyoBan · #31 (**permalink**) 6 Mar 07, 10:27 AM

Why would you need hdmi? Don't hd-dvd players have component output? So why can't hd content be played on this tv? And this tv does have component in.

rishia · #32 (**permalink**) 6 Mar 07, 11:59 AM

^^^ They do have component, but it's the manufacturers who block HD content via component (guess, a request from MPAA), although some players are available (including xbox 360 hd dvd player) that have that ability . Also, some people have found hacks to enable HD via component in players that block it too. So watching HD TV via component might not be a problem on this TV, all you need to get is a capable.

yogi7272 · #33 (**permalink**) 6 Mar 07, 12:03 PM

is this tv really a 100hz one .. cos nowhere they have mentioned it ..

any user ..

rishia · #34 (**permalink**) 6 Mar 07, 12:16 PM

Yes it is, I don't own it but have seen it along side regular televisions at a dealer. You'll notice the 100 Hz by the lesser amount of flicker in this model.

PriyoBan · #35 (**permalink**) 6 Mar 07, 01:56 PM

Aite gotcha... so wat sort of res is allowed over component?

mr_grump5 · #36 (**permalink**) 1 Apr 07, 05:20 PM

hi ppl..am new to this forum...could any suggest a good 29"crt tv between
the price range of rs 25000-30000..after a bit of googlin i have end up with
samsung CS-29Z40 and philips 29PT8836/94..

jkunal · #37 (**permalink**) 9 Apr 07, 07:37 PM

Have googled a lot for both these TV's, but nothing concrete, that makes / proves one better over the other.
Can any member enlighten me?
Which TV should i buy?
1. samsung CS-29Z40
2. philips 29PT8836/94

arrow055 · #38 (**permalink**) 9 Apr 07, 09:54 PM

Go for Philips 29PT8836/94.It supports the full hi-def resolution of 1080p and costs around 25 k.The only downside is there is no HDMI. This is the cheapest HD tv available in india.

jkunal · #39 (**permalink**) 9 Apr 07, 11:07 PM

any member who has a samsung or would like to comment on it. any negatives, postives of samsung before i buy one of them

amigoatul · #40 (**permalink**) 10 Apr 07, 07:56 AM

I would also recommend the Philips.I own a Philips HD ready crt myself(chk my sig) and the video clarity is gr8 esp. when using progressive scan.
I had the Samsung T10 crt tv b4 Philips and there's a huge diff. in terms of both the picture clarity and the build quality.Also i had lots of problems/repairs with the Samsung model due to which i returned it and got the Philips.Take a couple of dvds like The Matrix and Finding Nemo and test both tvs side by side if possible with similar settings at the showroom and u will know.
But having said that, i would like u to consider going for an LCD coz after u buy a CRT u will want the LCD as yeh dil maange more.But if the budget is tight,then by all means go for the Philips 29PT8836/94.

mr_grump5 · #41 (**permalink**) 10 Apr 07, 09:06 AM

thanks amigoatul and arrow055 for ur insights..am goin for philips...it costs 21.5k in chennai..sony's 100hz costs around 34k..it seems prices have come down for philips..now the decision is simple..

jkunal · #42 (**permalink**) 10 Apr 07, 02:26 PM

thanks atul n arrow, but I still need one samsung review, before i can decide.
seems like not many are buying a samsung hdtv

rohithdr · #43 (**permalink**) 11 Apr 07, 01:35 PM

i have a Samsung 29Z40 and before buying i had checked both the philips and the samsung side by side and frankly speaking did not find any differance in performance from both of them. Finally went for Samsung as i got a good deal on exchange and it costed me 23k (In Dec 06) after exchanging my old TV and also was bit sceptic of Philips ASS.

I am very happy with the performance of my TV. You can go for either Philips or Samsung both are good.

mr_grump5 · #44 (**permalink**) 11 Apr 07, 08:59 PM

@jkunal...dude i spent 2 weeks on this 100hz crt..i have finally got philips 29PT8836/94..trust me it is da best crt for the price you won't be disappointed..sony is outt of the equation becos of the price..it is a finally toss up between samsung and philips..i took a dvd to put both into test...imho samsung doesn't hold a candle to philips in terms of picture quality..only shortfall for philips is picture in picture feature..
philips 100hz has very good reviews all around..moreover in avs forum some ppl had problems pertaing to slimfit tv's from samsung..i don't know how far it is true..but purely interms of picture quality and price philips wins handsdown..i got philips 29PT8836/94 for 21.5k in chennai and samsung is around 27k..am posting some reviews which might help you..pm me if you need any more info
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Big fat Philips 'HDTV Ready' CRT lack HDMI

wirelessraj · #45 (**permalink**) 16 Apr 07, 12:17 AM

I am considering buying this TV, i would like to ask one thing to all the owner of this Phillips TV, has anyone tried viewing HD videos from their PC on this Phillips TV.

If yes what cable u used - is it VGA to component or DVI to component cable?

Whats the process - did u changed ur desktop resolution to 720p (1280x720) or 1080i (1920x1080) to watch respective HD videos!

This is important for me as i want to watch the HD movies ( currently i have around 10 movies) & HD music videos that i have in my PC through this TV, otherwise it would be useless buying a HD ready TV if i cannot watch HD videos on it.

Thanks in Advance!!

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