In 1988 I bought a 27" Sony TV. It was stereo but had no on board nicam decoder as these were only just appearing. The only way to enjoy stereo through it was to feed it with a stereo source, from dare I say it, a VCR. I had it for about 18 months when my other half accidently spilt water in the back. She never said a word and when I switched it on all I had was a faint green picture. Once I knew what the problem was I disconnected it from the mains, removed the back and then had a fan blowing on the works for 24 hours. I then used a fan heater set on low for another 24 hours to complete the drying process.
I then replaced the back, and apprehenisively switched on the TV. The picture still had a greenish tinge to it but after about 30 minutes it was back to its former glory. I continued to use this until about 2001 when a bought a Sony 32" digital TV. Although the TV itself was fine the digital tuner was rubbish, needing to be replaced no fewer than 3 times, once only lasting 24 hours. I replaced this 3 years ago with a 40" full HD Sony which is great.
I gave the original 27" Sony to my neighbour who used it until last year, until it finally died on her.
I wonder if modern TVs are as robust as the 27" Sony, and if they will last as long.
I then replaced the back, and apprehenisively switched on the TV. The picture still had a greenish tinge to it but after about 30 minutes it was back to its former glory. I continued to use this until about 2001 when a bought a Sony 32" digital TV. Although the TV itself was fine the digital tuner was rubbish, needing to be replaced no fewer than 3 times, once only lasting 24 hours. I replaced this 3 years ago with a 40" full HD Sony which is great.
I gave the original 27" Sony to my neighbour who used it until last year, until it finally died on her.
I wonder if modern TVs are as robust as the 27" Sony, and if they will last as long.