Small TV for PS2

reduno · 01-04-07, 11:57 PM

I am looking for a small TV (<= 20") for the kids to use with their new PS2, so I can claim our main 32" Sharp back. I have been looking at the 16" Samsung TX-R1635 and the 20" Magnavox 20MT4405 among others. I would like to stay below $200, including an extended warranty. Any comments or suggestions?

Thanks, Red.

King-Reyes · 01-05-07, 02:00 AM

I'd say go to wal-mart and buy http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5273237

reduno · 01-05-07, 02:20 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I had some concerns about the LCD response time fro games (16 ms) and the scaling to 768 lines. The PS2 will at least give a clean signal for scaling. Also when I add shipping and the extended warranty, I will be over my target price point.

Thanks, Red.

adavis720 · 01-05-07, 08:31 PM

My advice would be to go with whichever brand name CRT is on sale that week. Component video is a plus if you have the component adapter for the PSII.

Which store is closet or most convienent to you?

Here a couple just to start, I don't think you will see a HUGE difference from TV to TV in that size/price range.

Best Buy has the Samsung TXR2035 for $175.95 ($190 w/ tax). (Flat Tube 20 inch w/ component input)

Walmart has an RCA 20F420T. I got that one for my Mom when her little bedroom TV died. It's got a nice picture for $115.00. (Flat Tube, No component video.)

Penarin · 01-09-07, 10:55 AM

Go with a standard def CRT. For games, don't go below 20 inches. Flat tube (not flat screen) would be nice, and the PS2 over component does look great- not sure if the kids would notice though.

The Sammy in the above post looks pretty good to me.

cocoasprinkles · 01-10-07, 11:41 AM

S-Video is a huge improvement if you have been using regular yellow cable until now. For the kids if u want to save a buck or two and maybe buy them the S-Video cable don't worry about component

reduno · 01-10-07, 12:31 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I will definitely make sure the set has component or S-video input capability. Locally we have Target, Walmart, Sears and Best Buy (Circuit City is a little further). I checked the local Best Buy on Monday and the CRT selection was very limited. They only had 4 boxed sets in the 20" and under range (2 Toshiba 20AF45 and 2 Insignia DVD combos). They still had some other models on display (mostly Insignia) but no stock (I even asked). No sign of any smaller sets with digital tuners. I could order on-line but I would rather see the set first and avoid shipping charges.

Regards, Red.

Bill1313 · 01-10-07, 02:26 PM

Myself, If you don't need an ATSC Tuner, I would go with one of the cheaper 24" Flat Tube sets because there not that much more but the picture is soooo much bigger especially if they have been using a 32" set a 20" or smaller set is really going to look small.

InYourEyes · 01-10-07, 03:25 PM

If you don't mind a 27", check out the Orion TVD2710 CRT SDTV at Wal-Mart for only $150 right now. Orion is made by Toshiba. Your kids will love the 27" size and the picture quality looks pretty good. It has component input.

reduno · 01-15-07, 11:51 PM

Thanks to all the suggestions. While looking around, I came across a tuner box that allows a TV signal to be displayed on a computer monitor. Since I had an old CRT monitor already, I gave it a try as a low cost alternative. I had to take the monitor cover off and adjust the color, as everything was green at first. After tweaking, it actually looks pretty good and probably has a finer dot pitch than a TV of the same size (14").

Being a CRT, I was able to use 640x480 resolution, so no scaling and just a conversion to 480p. We may get a larger TV in the future but this set up seems to be keeping the kids happy for the moment.

Thanks again, Red.

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reduno Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 79	Small TV for PS2 I am looking for a small TV (<= 20") for the kids to use with their new PS2, so I can claim our main 32" Sharp back. I have been looking at the 16" Samsung TX-R1635 and the 20" Magnavox 20MT4405 among others. I would like to stay below $200, including an extended warranty. Any comments or suggestions? Thanks, Red.

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Penarin Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 77	Go with a standard def CRT. For games, don't go below 20 inches. Flat tube (not flat screen) would be nice, and the PS2 over component does look great- not sure if the kids would notice though. The Sammy in the above post looks pretty good to me.

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reduno Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 79	Thanks to all the suggestions. While looking around, I came across a tuner box that allows a TV signal to be displayed on a computer monitor. Since I had an old CRT monitor already, I gave it a try as a low cost alternative. I had to take the monitor cover off and adjust the color, as everything was green at first. After tweaking, it actually looks pretty good and probably has a finer dot pitch than a TV of the same size (14"). Being a CRT, I was able to use 640x480 resolution, so no scaling and just a conversion to 480p. We may get a larger TV in the future but this set up seems to be keeping the kids happy for the moment. Thanks again, Red.

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King-Reyes Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 127	I'd say go to wal-mart and buy http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5273237

01-05-07, 02:20 PM	#3 \| Link
reduno Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 79	Thanks for the suggestion. I had some concerns about the LCD response time fro games (16 ms) and the scaling to 768 lines. The PS2 will at least give a clean signal for scaling. Also when I add shipping and the extended warranty, I will be over my target price point. Thanks, Red.

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adavis720 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 583	My advice would be to go with whichever brand name CRT is on sale that week. Component video is a plus if you have the component adapter for the PSII. Which store is closet or most convienent to you? Here a couple just to start, I don't think you will see a HUGE difference from TV to TV in that size/price range. Best Buy has the Samsung TXR2035 for $175.95 ($190 w/ tax). (Flat Tube 20 inch w/ component input) Walmart has an RCA 20F420T. I got that one for my Mom when her little bedroom TV died. It's got a nice picture for $115.00. (Flat Tube, No component video.)

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cocoasprinkles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 70	S-Video is a huge improvement if you have been using regular yellow cable until now. For the kids if u want to save a buck or two and maybe buy them the S-Video cable don't worry about component

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reduno Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 79	Thanks for all the comments. I will definitely make sure the set has component or S-video input capability. Locally we have Target, Walmart, Sears and Best Buy (Circuit City is a little further). I checked the local Best Buy on Monday and the CRT selection was very limited. They only had 4 boxed sets in the 20" and under range (2 Toshiba 20AF45 and 2 Insignia DVD combos). They still had some other models on display (mostly Insignia) but no stock (I even asked). No sign of any smaller sets with digital tuners. I could order on-line but I would rather see the set first and avoid shipping charges. Regards, Red.

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Bill1313 AVS Special Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,633	Myself, If you don't need an ATSC Tuner, I would go with one of the cheaper 24" Flat Tube sets because there not that much more but the picture is soooo much bigger especially if they have been using a 32" set a 20" or smaller set is really going to look small.

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InYourEyes Toshiba 37LX96 LCD Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 794	If you don't mind a 27", check out the Orion TVD2710 CRT SDTV at Wal-Mart for only $150 right now. Orion is made by Toshiba. Your kids will love the 27" size and the picture quality looks pretty good. It has component input.