What have you ordered, which turned out substantially bigger
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red_slr said:
rossub said:
Matt_N said:
Oakey said:
Was it this one:
I had the 32" version, it was a stunning picture back in the day
Yeh it was, lovely set.I had the 32" version, it was a stunning picture back in the day
I think Sony did actually produce a HD 1080P 40" CRT in the late 90s, but it cost something like £13k and weighed around 300kg!
The 36" Tosh was 120kg on the box iirc.
I did feel bad though, as an old guy who was semi- disabled turned up with his mate to take it away. They really did struggle to get it through the house and into his motability Nissan Note. With hindsight, I should have helped. Ah well
Solel said:
A few years back I bought one cheap on ebay as an ex rental, already measured back of my mk2 Punto and was 99% sure it would fit. The lads in the warehouse that brought it out to the car almost dropped it in amazement when they saw what car I wanted it to go in. Sure enough it did fit with less than a cm each side. Getting it out was a bit more tricky!
I don't think I have seen one of these 36"ers in someone's home. Funny how that as a screen size is now considered on the small side. I guess that because they were so deep they took up half the room and you ended up closer to them.They are basically like asbestos. If it if not causing any issues, just leave it where it is as it is a nightmare to move and nobody at the tip is going to help you unload it.
Rostfritt said:
Solel said:
A few years back I bought one cheap on ebay as an ex rental, already measured back of my mk2 Punto and was 99% sure it would fit. The lads in the warehouse that brought it out to the car almost dropped it in amazement when they saw what car I wanted it to go in. Sure enough it did fit with less than a cm each side. Getting it out was a bit more tricky!
I don't think I have seen one of these 36"ers in someone's home. Funny how that as a screen size is now considered on the small side. I guess that because they were so deep they took up half the room and you ended up closer to them.They are basically like asbestos. If it if not causing any issues, just leave it where it is as it is a nightmare to move and nobody at the tip is going to help you unload it.
In currys the other day I was surprised to see that TV's under 32 inch were in a section marked "Small TV's"These days we have a 60 inch TV, and I think that's looking a little small now we've had it a while!
Nick NE said:
I bought a 36" Sony CRT in 1999 - it cost me £2499! But 'cost per lb' was pretty good value - I think it weighed approaching 20 stone.
I remember the day I bought it, phoning my mate to tell him what I'd just picked up, and he asked me what it was like, and saying to him that I had no idea because I couldn't get it out of the van on my own!
Cracking telly - managed to get £150 for it in 2007; fella got a bargain!
I remember the day I bought it, phoning my mate to tell him what I'd just picked up, and he asked me what it was like, and saying to him that I had no idea because I couldn't get it out of the van on my own!
Cracking telly - managed to get £150 for it in 2007; fella got a bargain!
Picture quality compares well with anything pre-HD.We've still got a 32" or 36" Sony upstairs with the OE stand...really need to shift it, as it's not even been plugged in for 3 years and we're redecorating that room in the Spring.
So if anyone wants to add their own "I was silly enough to try and move a huge CRT..." story to this thread, PM me...
havoc said:
Picture quality compares well with anything pre-HD.We've still got a 32" or 36" Sony upstairs with the OE stand...really need to shift it, as it's not even been plugged in for 3 years and we're redecorating that room in the Spring.
So if anyone wants to add their own "I was silly enough to try and move a huge CRT..." story to this thread, PM me...
I was on holiday in NYC with a mate, both normal weight blokes in our mid 20's.
We go to the Carnegie Deli. Having had a large breakfast we decide to get something small and have a look at the sandwiches. An aggressive waiter turns up and starts demanding our order on penalty of death. Not having much time, I just see the words "Special" and order..."The Woody Allen Special"
At this point two huge fat guys sat next to laugh and say "Wow! You're bigger guys then we are". I admit, this got me concerned. But then again, I could barely understand a word these lumberjacks were saying to each other and thought it best to feign deafness rather than speak to them.
What happened next really shocked us. For a start Woody Allen is only 5ft 4" The sandwiches then came out. It was so big i think it would've come up to Woody Allen's knee, and if he consumed it it would undoubtedly kill him.
Instead of toothpicks to hold the sandwich together they used SKEWERS. Like BBQ SKEWERS.
The photo is not mine, but it has a can in it for perspective. The sandwich is taller than a can of coke. It is all meat. Also, the photo only shows ONE HALF of it...there's another.
Flipping heck.
Of course we'd penciled in somewhere to go for dinner...and ordered a large steak.
We go to the Carnegie Deli. Having had a large breakfast we decide to get something small and have a look at the sandwiches. An aggressive waiter turns up and starts demanding our order on penalty of death. Not having much time, I just see the words "Special" and order..."The Woody Allen Special"
At this point two huge fat guys sat next to laugh and say "Wow! You're bigger guys then we are". I admit, this got me concerned. But then again, I could barely understand a word these lumberjacks were saying to each other and thought it best to feign deafness rather than speak to them.
What happened next really shocked us. For a start Woody Allen is only 5ft 4" The sandwiches then came out. It was so big i think it would've come up to Woody Allen's knee, and if he consumed it it would undoubtedly kill him.
Instead of toothpicks to hold the sandwich together they used SKEWERS. Like BBQ SKEWERS.
The photo is not mine, but it has a can in it for perspective. The sandwich is taller than a can of coke. It is all meat. Also, the photo only shows ONE HALF of it...there's another.
Flipping heck.
Of course we'd penciled in somewhere to go for dinner...and ordered a large steak.
Edited by rossyl on Thursday 26th January 15:08
Stants said:
Case of it being alot smaller
Misses decided to buy a love seat to go in the bay window of our house, shame she didn't bother to consult me on the measurements,
I waited in all day incase the delivery driver needed a hand, turns out I'd wasted a days holiday for this ! (2l pop bottle for comaprison)
Trying to work out what that was originally designed for, was it meant to be a decorative piece in a child's room?Misses decided to buy a love seat to go in the bay window of our house, shame she didn't bother to consult me on the measurements,
I waited in all day incase the delivery driver needed a hand, turns out I'd wasted a days holiday for this ! (2l pop bottle for comaprison)
If so, the "love seat" moniker seems to be a bit strange or maybe that's just me.
Piersman2 said:
Adam B said:
cheddar said:
Photo below of my stupidly huge coffee table
interesting figurinehavoc said:
Nick NE said:
I bought a 36" Sony CRT in 1999 - it cost me £2499! But 'cost per lb' was pretty good value - I think it weighed approaching 20 stone.
I remember the day I bought it, phoning my mate to tell him what I'd just picked up, and he asked me what it was like, and saying to him that I had no idea because I couldn't get it out of the van on my own!
Cracking telly - managed to get £150 for it in 2007; fella got a bargain!
I remember the day I bought it, phoning my mate to tell him what I'd just picked up, and he asked me what it was like, and saying to him that I had no idea because I couldn't get it out of the van on my own!
Cracking telly - managed to get £150 for it in 2007; fella got a bargain!
Picture quality compares well with anything pre-HD.We've still got a 32" or 36" Sony upstairs with the OE stand...really need to shift it, as it's not even been plugged in for 3 years and we're redecorating that room in the Spring.
So if anyone wants to add their own "I was silly enough to try and move a huge CRT..." story to this thread, PM me...
92kg! We had one, cracking picture, but reflective curved screen and just would not f
king die. Went in a skip last year as I couldn't give it away.
jshell said:
Piersman2 said:
Adam B said:
cheddar said:
Photo below of my stupidly huge coffee table
interesting figurineIf so, it's 'anatomically correct' from behind
cheddar said:
jshell said:
Piersman2 said:
Adam B said:
cheddar said:
Photo below of my stupidly huge coffee table
interesting figurineIf so, it's 'anatomically correct' from behind
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