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Buying LCD TV in Hong Kong

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  • 14-09-2003 5:51pm
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    just wondering if anybody knows if i can get a lcd tv in hong kong that will work in ireland.

    i have seen them on sale in power city for about €899 and more. so i know they exist but what spec should i look for.

    any advice from anyone appreciated


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    MartinHSabag
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    most LCD monitors (as their name suggests) are monitors and not full function TVs. i.e. they don't have a tuner built in, and even if they do and they are not multi system you can always hook them to a Digital Cable decoder or satellite digi-box with a better connection like RGB or S-Video.
    The sound you can then connect directly to the A/V receiver.

    I don't thing there is a problem. What about customs ?

    don't forget to register to the new Hi-Fi & Home Theater forum here


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    well i am hoping for one with co-ax input. so i believe it must accept uhf and vhf. about customs i hope they don't catch me !!!


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    MartinHSabag
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    Then I don't see the point.....
    Coaxial input (RF) is the lowest possible quality availiable for Video.
    What size are we talking about anyway ? if you are planning to avoid customs then I guess it is something small (15-21") so you can put it in your suitcase, however - note this - these monitors are SUPER delicate and a little drop might break them (I guess you know we are talking about two pieces of glass with liquid in between.....).
    I think, in my opinion that it's not worth it.

    Anyhow, if you need a tuner built in (any VCR you have at home will do the job anyway) just make sure it's a true multi-system - all PALs supported (PAL-I, PAL-M, PAL-B. PAL-N is not really important).

    God luck....


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    hoping to get a 17". gonna see what the prices are like before i decide. thanks for the advice. i need the coax input because i want to watch all channels going around our house through coax. i haven no other option.

    thanks for the advice. might look into the vcr option for the tuner.

    regards


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    MartinHSabag
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    I might be able to help you with a discount on a new LCD TV here in Ireland if you want.
    So you can compare prices and benefit a proper warranty/service/upgrades/trade ins...

    Let me know.


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    BrownBoy
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    sikes,

    u can also think of buying a LCD monitor and a standalone TV tuner which will let u use the LCD monitor as TV. U can find one a below URL.

    http://web6.scan.co.uk/Products/Info.asp?WPID=71989


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    thanks very much brownboy. might see if i can pick one of these things up in HK.

    thanks for all your help.


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