Repair old Sony 36XBR200 or buy affordable replacement?
Years ago, I gave my old Sony 36XBR200 CRT TV to my aunt and uncle. Aunt called me and said they no longer have a picture but just "a mess of random color patterns on every channel". They called the cable guy and he told them it's not the cable, it's the tv. I called a repair guy and an "evaluation" is $100 plus taxes. Guy was honest and said that depending on the problem, he might not even find the parts anymore. So $100 + (if parts) maybe couple hundred more to fix. I say it's not worth it. Might as well buy a new tv. Do you guys agree?
If so, what would be an affordable replacement? I figure 40/42" would be fine. My aunt and uncle are both over 80 y/o so they obviously don't understand or give a hoot about LED, 120/240 hz or any other bells ans whistles. Even 720p would be fine (if you can still find those). Anyway, any suggestions?
I will obviously do the shopping/install for them. I figure $500 max??? Haven't shopped for tv's in a while...
If so, what would be an affordable replacement? I figure 40/42" would be fine. My aunt and uncle are both over 80 y/o so they obviously don't understand or give a hoot about LED, 120/240 hz or any other bells ans whistles. Even 720p would be fine (if you can still find those). Anyway, any suggestions?
I will obviously do the shopping/install for them. I figure $500 max??? Haven't shopped for tv's in a while...