Looking for specific features in an HDTV

[jacatone]

I'd like to find a 32"HDTV (preferably 1080p) that isn't a smart tv and has an array of component and composite connectors and a coaxial "in" connector. Want to continue using my vcrs if possible. Anyone know where I can look for something like that?

[johns0]

Ebay,most hdtv now have just hdmi and digital audio output and coaxial connector.

[lingyi]

Also Craigslist or your local thrift shop. If you can wait until after Black Friday, there will be tons of 32" and larger TVs available as people "upgrade" to larger sets.

If possible, view a SD sample before you buy as HDTVs vary greatly as to how well they handle non-HD sources (often poorly).

[usually_quiet]

Ebay,most hdtv now have just hdmi and digital audio output and coaxial connector.

You are correct that ebay is the place to shop for small TVs with separate multiple analog connections. The last of them were probably made between 4 and 6 years ago, but those who want more than 2 composite connections should plan to get a composite switch to add additional ports.

There are still some small 1080p TVs available which have a single set of component + stereo audio connectors, where one component video connector doubles as a composite connector.

[jacatone]

Yeah, I've tried the local Craig's List. The older flat screens either have a big vertical line in the picture or they're asking some ridiculous price for it.

[sneaker]

Maybe go for an adapter/converter instead of limiting yourself to a small set of TV models?

[hi3516a]

I remembered that SHARP Aqus

[Krispy Kritter]

It's also time to start moving away from VHS. So TV issues aside, you will be needing additional hardware as well.

[johns0]

You won't need additional hardware to play a vcr on any hdtv,just use the coax connector and view it on channel 3 or 4,also people won't move away from vcr's just cause they are old technology.

[Krispy Kritter]

You won't need additional hardware to play a vcr on any hdtv,just use the coax connector and view it on channel 3 or 4,also people won't move away from vcr's just cause they are old technology.

2 of my 3 newer TV's don't have a coax input.

And it's obvious people don't want to switch. But at some point, people won't have a choice.

[usually_quiet]

You won't need additional hardware to play a vcr on any hdtv,just use the coax connector and view it on channel 3 or 4,also people won't move away from vcr's just cause they are old technology.

2 of my 3 newer TV's don't have a coax input.

And it's obvious people don't want to switch. But at some point, people won't have a choice.

Vizio has been making tunerless 4K "displays" for a couple of years. No tuner = no coax RF in. I'm hoping this is not a trend,

[KarMa]

2 of my 3 newer TV's don't have a coax input.

And it's obvious people don't want to switch. But at some point, people won't have a choice.

The FCC requires all "TVs" to come with a digital ATSC coax tuner. If it doesn't then you have to call it a "display". They do this to be able to sell cheaper equipment and get an advantage in the market by not having to pay for the right to sell MPEG2 and Dolby AC3 decoders which is probably more expensive than the tuner equipment itself.

When ATSC 3.0 comes out, I don't see any reason why coax would not fulfill that role too.

@OP
I have a Sony KDL-40R450A which is a 1080p 40inch TV. Has a Coax jack, 2 HDMI, 1 USB, RCA Composite, and Component. The speakers that are built in are ok but not nearly as good as my late 90s Sony Trinitron CRT. So I just use separate audio speakers and amp. Has a dual digital/analog tv tuner and virtually no smart tv capabilities. The only smart abilities I know of is its ability to play MPEG2 video with MP2 audio (no AC3) muxed in either a .TS or .MPG container, played via a USB stick. It can also play .MP3 files and display .JPG files from USB stick, that's about it.

[jagabo]

Digital ATSC tuners won't work for analog TV output from a VHS deck.

[KarMa]

Digital ATSC tuners won't work for analog TV output from a VHS deck.

The Sony TV I mentioned does, or at least it shares the coax jack with both a digital tuner and an analog tuner. And if other TVs don't support analog tuning via coax, there is always RCA composite.

[Krispy Kritter]

I don't think it's a cost issue. I thinks it more related to the fact that the vast majority of people have cable or SAT service, thus a tuner isn't necessary.