Toshiba 27AF43 vs Sony FS120

Chris: Actually, Sony usually pull in the weak signal better than Toshiba or JVC. Maybe the store wiring was not feeding each one in exactly the same way... like maybe the Sony had another splitter or two ahead of it as compared to the Toshiba.... .... as you probably already know, "in the store" is NOT a very controlled test. electricitym

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This could be from many varibles, including how the sales staff may have messed around with the set. I would not trust a demo set on the floor to be an absolute criteria. If the store has a return policy, then there should be no problem to exchange the set if you don't like it.

Jerry G.

Ok I went to another store and saw the opposite. the Toshiba had the bad image and the Sony looked fine. One last question I've seen a couple of Sony FS120's one with a red splotch in the upper left corner and today a little red along the lower left corner. I imagine they run these tv's 18 hours a day so suspect the picture tube is going bad but wondered how likely I'll experence this problem. I am planning on getting the 4 yr extended warrenty for $59.

Thanks, Chris

Colour splotching (an uneven discoloration in the picture), is caused by a purity error. This is usally from a magnetic field near to the set, or from the set being rough handled, and there is some damage, or the purity setup is out of adjustment. It is also possible to have a damaged picture tube, from rough handling of the set during transport.

Jerry G. ======

I got the Sony FS120 and so far seems pretty nice. No picture problems just a slight buzzing sound coming from inside which I can only hear if I'm less than 3 feet away from the set.

Chris