How much should I pay for a used sony kv-32hs500?

[Ymmy]

I am thinking of buying this thing from a friend. He had for about 1-2 years.

How much is it worth?

Any reviews on picture quality? How does it compare to something today?

He is going to sell it to me for around $500.

 

[Ymmy]

Key Features:

Hi-Scan HDTV monitor (compatible with HDTV/SDTV formats ? when connected to a separate HDTV tuner ? and displays them at 1080i or 480p; also accepts 480p output from a compatible DVD player)
4:3 screen aspect ratio
auto/manual 16:9 Enhanced viewing mode for HDTV and anamorphic DVDs
Digital Reality Creation Multifunction (upconverts NTSC sources to 960i or 480p)
CineMotion? 3-2 pulldown processing
10-bit 3D digital comb filter
ClearEdge VM? Velocity Modulation Scanning (selectable)
MTS stereo reception
SRS TruSurround? 3D audio processing
SteadySound? automatic volume control
181-channel NTSC tuner
Twin View Picture and Picture with Multi-Image Driver X
illuminated Flip/joystick multibrand remote
video input labeling
6 A/V inputs, including:

4 composite video (3 rear, 1 front)
3 S-video (2 rear, 1 front)
2 rear-panel wide-bandwidth component video
(compatible with 1080i/720p/480p/480i signals)
DVI HDTV input
2 RF inputs for antenna/cable
Memory Stick playback (JPEG)
30 watts total (7.5 x 2, plus 15 for subwoofer)
35-3/8"W x 27-1/8"H x 24"D

Suggested retail: $1499.00

 

[Ymmy]

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[kyparrish]

hmm....32" Sony HD monitor...for $500...IMO this is a no-brainer if you can afford it

 

[rudeguy]

check ebay...price checks arent allowed