Best 51" Projection HD TV?


Looking to buy a 51" (or something close) HD Projection TV. Looking to spend in the $1000-1400 range. Would like it to have cable card slot and plenty of hookups for my home theatre sound system. Any suggestions? Also any thoughts on buying with integrated tuner or just monitor (monitor pictures seemed to look better in stores when compared to those with tuner). I know would have to use "box" with monitor. Also can HD cable box be purchased anywhere, just the basic box (ie not a "black box"), I pay enough for cable without having to "rent" a box too.
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Showing 2 responses by nicksgem10s

You may want to check out avsforum.com for answers to your HDTV questions. I have gotten great advice and information on their site.
If you are okay with a big box 160+pounds and large footprint check out

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Hitachi-57-HDTV-57F710A-/sem/rpsm/oid/121175/catOid/-12870/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

I bought this tv just before they added the cable card slot & tuner and it is a very nice television for the money. The picture quality is great but it is large and doesn't hang on the wall like a plasma or other slim tv. For your price range I don't know if you could beat it. They did have a 51" model but the link above is for the 57" like mine. Good luck.