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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
joeyboynj
621 posts
 
I have the Sony KDL-26S3000 and I don’t hear any high pitched noise. I have 3 LCD monitors of different sizes and not one whines. If you buy the LCD monitor from a local retailer like Best Buy or Circuit City. You can return it. Also, I think the LCD monitors of this size are nicer than plasma. Crisp, vibrant. The new LCD's are getting better and better...
elevick
2,636 posts
 
None of my LCD's make a drop of noise.
I love Samsungs (15" & 40"). Sony would be my second choice.
However, for the price, my 21" Westinghouse monitor can't be beat if you don't need sound.
poetcatullus OP
53 posts
 
Thanks everyone, for your input! Since we are on the subject, here are the LCD televisions between which I am trying to choose:
Panasonic TC-26LX70
Samsung LN-T2653H
Sony KDL-26S3000 (second choices KDL-26ML130, KDL-26M3000)
Toshiba 26HL67
Opinions, please, Mr. Spock?
joeyboynj
621 posts
 
Go to your local store and take a look and buy the one you prefer. As for me I prefer Sony. I never had trouble with them and they seem to always have the superior picture over all other brands.

The Sony KDL-26S3000 is better than the other Sony's you listed. Get the Sony. The picture is amazing! Panasonic a close second. Skip on Samsung and Toshiba. Overrated.
poetcatullus OP
53 posts
 
I am also considering the recently-discontinued but still-available Toshiba 26HF66. It is a flat-screen CRT set with all of the features of the newer LCD units. But it would barely fit in my cabinet and it weighs 80 pounds. I think that a quality CRT can beat a quality LCD. What say you?
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