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I`m going to buy the sony dav s800 dvd/speaker setup. I was also going to get the sony 32" 100z CRT to go with it. A friend of mine has just told be he can get a fujistu 42" plasma screen for £1700 + VAT. It`s been used for exhibitions for 6 months. It`ll be refurbished and come with a guarantee.

I know nothing about plasmas - apart from they cost several arms and legs - does anyone have any thoughts on this. I seems too good - and often that means it is. Do plasmas `burn out` or something similar if they`ve been used a lot?

Any advice or opinions, much appreciated.

I have heard that they are not supposed to last very long ? But would do some surious homework before make the deal....

Does it come with a TV tuner? Many plasmas will only be set up as computer monitors, and need a separate tuner kit. If it doesn`t, I`d find out whether they`re available, and how much. Check what inputs it will accept for DVD, too.

First of all find out the model number of the set and get back to me, and all so don`t worry about a tuner box as a video is just that.

All the best,

Andrew.

i hear from a very reliable source that companys never give guarantees
over 5 years as something happens inthe insides that cause it not to play
hope i helped

Hi there,

Thanks for all your posts, they`ve given me food for thought before making, what is for me, a very large investment.

Andrew, its the fujitsu fpds4211e-w. Spoke to the guy again, and he says they send them back to the factory for reconditioning and "you couldn`t tell it from a new one"! Well, what else is he going to say?

Thanks again.

Adrian.