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LCD Television Noise ???

I am contemplating the purchase of a 26" LCD television in the near future and have been browsing the web gathering information. I am considering Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba. I read one review where the television emitted a subtle yet annoying high-pitched whine. Actually, my Dell high-resolution flat-screen computer monitor will do this until it gets really warmed up. Said televison was replaced twice with new units which all made the same noise. This would drive me crazy. Can anyone tell me if I should expect LCD television sets to do this, perhaps some worse than others? If so, which of the brands I mentioned would whine the least? Thank you!
poetcatullus
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Unless you have this impossible room full of light that would cause un-controlled glare I would look at Plasma, I never noticed a noise from any unit my friends have, but I wasnt trying to hear it and there was always lots going on.
pdn
438 posts
 
I just purchased a Sony Bravia 32" LCD TV (KDL32S3000) and there is no perceptible wining noise of any type I can hear. I never heard of this being inherent in LCD TV's. All the brands you mention are good ones. Features are what you want to research and select the TV with the features that work for you. I would stay away from Polaroid & Westinghouse. Just my opinion but to me, their picture just doesn't seem to be as good as the more expensive units.
poetcatullus OP
53 posts
 
I cannot afford Plasma and anyway the largest size that will fit my furniture is 26-inch. Thus I am seriously considering the Sony KDL-26S3000.
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