We had a good thread here a few days ago about how HDTV wasn't going anywhere because HDTVs were $2,000, and about how CRTs are much better than these newfangled LCDs, DLPs, and plasma screens.

So here I see a name brand manufacturer with a good reputation who is blowing out the last of their 30" real HD CRT models, remanufactured to new specifications, for $313.

That is more than a great deal, although I'm sure there are people who will prefer to buy a similar size Chinese-made MyDong brand Standard Definition "Big Screen CRT" for more money than this.

This is a product that can be used as a preview screen with Vegas, for editing HD footage with greater color accuracy than cheap LCD computer screens.

And my first name isn't "Philip", so this is not spam.

Over the years there have been quite a few similar posts. When they, like this one, relate directly to something useful or important to Vegas users, it is quite appropriate to post something like this.

That is not to say it can't get out of hand, but obviously this post is not out of hand. Thank you, CourseDesign.

OK, what is the down side to these?

Thanks for the info CD.

As to the downside, I'm not sure. But the CRT's only do 480P and 1080i - no 720P that I can determine. Granted it will still receive the signal but will up/down convert 720p to something else.

As to the LCD ones (bargain ones), they only do 768p.

In the grand scheme it likely doesn't make much difference; just passing along what I noticed...

Still a pretty good deal though especially if you consider they pay the shipping.

Kkolbo,

the only downside I can see is that it has no tuner, it's a monitor only, but that's not an issue if you're just using it in a production environment.

the same thing w an ATSC (HD) tuner is a little over $500 at the same site

RE: Samsung 24HD monitor,anybody have? was my November post on this Philips.

What I want to add along with what I said than is that it works great for 720P as well. While it does not say it accepts it, it does with no issues. Along with the HD Cyberhome DVD player which does switch from 480p, 720p and 1080i the Phillips takes all signals with no issues. Using it as a second monitor works great as well.

Now the downside to this is Philips uses a poor shipper. As well Philips has very poor support for dealing with damaged goods caused by very poor packing. My monitor showed up and sat on a shipping dock for almost a week because the shipper they use only delivered to my area on a certian day. When it showed up it seemed ok but upon unpacking the bottom of the monitor was cracked and damaged. A call to Philips placed me on hold for almost one hour only to be told I could take it into a repair shop as it was under warrenty. I was also told to take some photos of the damage and email it in so they could forward it to the shipping department. No discount was offered, no RMA was offered (Well - if the monitor did not function they said they would give me an RMA and I could ship it back at my expense!!) The packing consisted of a box with 4 small pieces of packing material in it. The monitor had a clear plastic bag around it. That was it. So, in a sense, you get what you pay for when it comes to "free shipping" from Phillps.

The set itself works great.

damn.. if I only had $300... just bought a car!

And I'd only need a monitor too. :)

Just after I looked at the TV, my son emailed me for advice on getting a DVD recorder. The Philips site has a DVD+RW recorder for $84 with free shipping. He's getting one. Such a deal!

It's even $75.59 with coupon code "10-OUTLET-0206" ($83.99 less 10%), still with free shipping.

Not bad for a box with Dolby Digital coax output, DVI input, etc.

CD, sorry if I offended... I know you are a frequent poster and valuable contributor to the forum, just that the last two posts of yours I happened to read were both links to commercial products (the other was the dolly). I'm not put off by either hence my get out of jail free smilely face at the end of my comment. :)
Besides, I is new here and have not earned the right to play poster police.

Anyone want a free IPOD?

Peace.

Jim,

I have no connection with the dolly company either, but a lot of people do recommend good stuff in this forum, and I know it has saved me a lot of money and hassle.

The Microdolly I ended up buying, I found by recommendation from Spot, and I really appreciated that recommendation.

Obviously it could get out of hand if people poured in recommendations for toasters, wafflemakers, and haircream, but that hasn't happened.

Reco's here have been generally very relevant.

I just found some bad reviews for this outlet store, apparently abysmal customer service.

This indicates that filmy wasn't the only one with a real problem with these people.