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What happened to PIP?

I bought a 32inch Panasonic TV about 7 years ago, it has PIP.

Im looking around for a 36" TV, and none of the tube TV's im looking at have PIP.

What gives?

I have one of those "Spy Cams" that i like to put by the front door, so when the doorbell rings i can hit the "PIP" button and see who it is. yeah im that lazy.

Is it me? or are Non-HTDV CRT Televisions serisouly lacking in some options?

I see alot in the $600 price range that have 2 inputs, no PIP, and they think this is a good deal?

hmph!
slappy
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theo
2,659 posts
 
I know that Panasonic, Sony and Samsung are all offering PIP.
Have you looked at the websites?
dlr
201 posts
 
I think because with direct satellite and digital cable you nees either 2 receivers or an antenna feed to use it the tv manufacturers have made it more of a luxury item.
slappy OP
903 posts
 
Most of the projection screen TV's ive seen have PIP, but not many of the 36in SDTV do.

Ohwell.
flemke
595 posts
 
I was talking to my friend the other day about PIP and how I have it on 3 sets and never used it on any of them. Slappy does have a good idea though. Maybe I'll install a camera.

Tim
unclejeff
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I use PIP sometimes for sporting events. Especially Baseball when I have started the game and then Star Trek comes on. Watching them walk Berry Bonds is a whole lot more exciting than the latest Cialus Commercials.

Seriously, check out Sony. I can't imagine you not finding what you want. Otherwise, if it is just 36" that you want you can get an excellant used Trinitron for almost nothing.
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