[Tiffster]

I was told you guys here are the best sources of info for a newbie like myself.


I am looking to buy a flat screen set, would love to get a 36", but a flat screen 36" won't fit in our entertainement center.


I came across the Sony KV-32FS200 ( http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=...cat=24&scat=26 ) for $849 at BestBuy and have no clue if it is worth the money or not. It does have the features I am looking for:


FlatScreen

2-tuner PIP

Enhanced WS mode

Fits in the Ent. Center


Is this a good buy? If not can you folks offer some advice or recommendations to look at? I am not wanting to spend a ton on this as we are planning on having our basement finished and turned into a Home Theater in about a year. This will be our primary set for a while.


Thanks for any info you can provide.

 

[Phil Wheeler]

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Originally posted by Tiffster I was told you guys here are the best sources of info for a newbie like myself. I am looking to buy a flat screen set, would love to get a 36", but a flat screen 36" won't fit in our entertainement center. I came across the Sony KV-32FS200 ( http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=...cat=24&scat=26 ) for $849 at BestBuy and have no clue if it is worth the money or not. It does have the features I am looking for: FlatScreen 2-tuner PIP Enhanced WS mode Fits in the Ent. Center Is this a good buy?

The specs at that web site say:


PRODUCT DETAILS

KV-32FS200


Screen Size

32"


Aspect Ratio

4:3


Digitally Compatible

No


Digital Capabilities

None


That suggests it is not digital nor HD capable. But I don't know if that is in your wish list or not.


Sony makes great sets. But generally they are not the least expensive. The 90 day labor warranty would be a concern (but I always get extended warranties on major items).


There is a (meager) review here:

http://consumerguide.dealtime.com/de...249723,00.html


And there is an AVS Forum thread mentioning that set here:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...ight=KV32FS200


Phil

 

[Tiffster]

Yeah, the HD compatability is not a necessisty for me. With the knowledge that we will be doing the basement I know we will spend the cash next year to get the HDTV ready components.


Unfortunately I can't find ANYTHING other than the few links you provided about this set. I know it is more expensive than the other sets I found, but it is te only one that has the falt screen and 2-tuner input. I don't have a VCR so can't do PIP that way.


If anyone can recommend other sets to look at I would definitely appreciate it.

 

[budk]

I'm buying the KV-36FS100, which is the big brother of your set minus the extra (PIP) tuner.


I looked at them in Best Buy last night. The look like a good set. By the way, Sony still sells the KV-36FS13 which has the speakers under the screen so the set is not as wide.


Check out www.sony.com for the specs.


Regards.