Rear projection

Steve I
Steve I Posts: 428
edited January 2008 in The bottom bracket
I'm being a bit naughty here because this isn't cycling related :oops:..... I've been offered a Samsung rear projection television for a reasonable price. Apparently it's a CRT based system (SP42Q2HL). Am I right in assuming that there isn't a bulb to blow and need expensive replacement.
[If it's not bike related, put it in the non bike-related area of the forum - M.Cole :roll: )

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    No but the tube can blow like on a normal telly. The other issue with rear projection is 'ghosting' on the screen, particularly with those new little channel signs in the top corners of the screen.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Another issue with rear projection is they are very fragile, the slightest knock and they cn be knackered, when I say slightest putting it down when carrying too hard can be too hard a jolt.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • CHRISNOIR
    CHRISNOIR Posts: 1,400
    Steve I wrote:
    I'm being a bit naughty here because this isn't cycling related :oops:.....

    I thought the point of Cake Stop was for anything that isn't cycling related. Threads about TV's, Gladiators and nasal passages should be welcomed with open arms!

    Post away, Sir!!

    Unfortunately I have no knowledge of Rear Projection Units. Er, sorry about that....
  • Steve I
    Steve I Posts: 428
    Chrisnoir, I was put here after originally posting in the road gear and know how section. To be honest, I wasn't aware that cake stop was a non bike related area of the forum, so apologies for that M. Cole.

    Thanks for the replies about the television.
  • CHRISNOIR
    CHRISNOIR Posts: 1,400
    No problem! Hope the TV goes well!

    The rolling eyes smiley was a bit uncalled for Mister Cole... :wink:
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Steve I wrote:
    I'm being a bit naughty here because this isn't cycling related :oops:..... I've been offered a Samsung rear projection television for a reasonable price. Apparently it's a CRT based system (SP42Q2HL). Am I right in assuming that there isn't a bulb to blow and need expensive replacement.
    [If it's not bike related, put it in the non bike-related area of the forum - M.Cole :roll: )

    What's a reasonable price? CRT is no longer used and LCD/Plasma is the way things are going. CRT is heavy and large but I will say large LCD/Plasma is costly. i just wouldn't want a large CRT tv again. I have a 24" widescreen but would now change to LCD just in terms of size (or lack of!)
    M.Rushton
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    CHRISNOIR wrote:
    The rolling eyes smiley was a bit uncalled for Mister Cole... :wink:
    Sorry :)
  • Steve I
    Steve I Posts: 428
    £200 for a 3 year old 42" rear projection television. It's still a pretty impressive bit of kit despite being somewhat superseded technology, we've seen it running and the picture is quite good. You'd have to spend a grand to get the equivalent size in flat panel technology. This will do for now while the price of large flat panels is still quite high.

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