Page 1 of More TV & DVD Dilemma... Please HELP!!!!

As I have stated previously I am in the market for an 80cm Television and a DVD Player.

The Panasonic TAU retails here for $4500 Australian dollars, likewise the Pioneer DV-636S (Multi Region :) ) retails for $1179. My brother has a friend at an electronics store who can get me the Pioneer DV-636S for around $800 or less, not bad eh?
But the Panasonic TAU 100Hz is breaking the budget set by my father. Even with our "supplier :)" it will cost a minimum of $3200.

My fathers limit was initially $2000 for both, we have stretched it to $3500, and he will not budge any further, period.

I am determined to get 80cm and the Pioneer DV-636S. So with the Panasonic TAU definitely out of the question, wasn`t good for TV here anyway, I am looking for the next best thing or thereabouts.

I know we will get great after sales service so that is not a problem.

I was impressed by Sony`s, yes I don`t very much care for them either, latest (Australian anyway) offering in the KVES34M31. It has all the inputs I need;

CableTV
Playstation
DVD Component
S-Video (Computer)
Video Player, yes the dusty one

I was impressed with the S-Video feature where it automatically goes to 100Hz when in use, perfect for the computer as I tested. The sound, for a television was impressive also, but not too much of a factor due to our amp and 5.1 setup. Currently with a 34cm screen :) hahaha.

The features look impressive, but do they work? as stated?
So please HELP, should i buy this television?
does DRC 1250 work?

We can get it for $2350 Australia, which allows us to grab some nice cables with the $350 left.

Or if possible can you point me to a website with reviews of this set, or if you own it tell me what it is like etc.

I really did like the look of the TAU with DVD, but Television was awful here, and I do love my Football AFL, and of course Football/Soccer etc.

So, thanks for reading this garbage and help out a desperate Aussie.

Thanks in advance,

Fergus Reaper
repaer[at]ua.moc.guhi

This item was edited on Wednesday, 3rd January 2001, 02:30