I don't have a TV set, but I have a great monitor, a new 20"
widescreen with VGA and DVI inputs. I currently use a Pinnacle USB
DVB-T stick, and it's pretty much rubbish (as is their support - in
India). 

On account of some treasured videos lying around, I am thinking of the
Panasonic DMR-EX95VEBS ; on the downside, it's nearly 500 sovs :- 

http://tinyurl.com/yyhj5p

Anyone have any experience of 1) this (or similar) model(s), and 2)
output from one of these to a VGA input on a screen (picture
quality?).

Cheers,

Eggy.