The previous 16.9 Toshiba's were somewhat unreliable (see the Audio Review RPTV notes on the 40" model)...though they have improved a great deal. The Mits table-top...I didn't know about that one...looks interesting. My pick for you would be the 40" Sony XBR, though it's 460lbs. and kinda ugly...though you can probable get a good deal on a 36" XBR...though these are both 4:3 direct-view sets. Otherwise the consensus turns toward the Pioneer Elite/non-Elite as the best bet. Also remember the Panasonic 47" RPTV (HDTV "ready") has a great price and they usually throw in a progressive scan DVD player...see the "Perfect Vision" review. Have fun!
HDTV Widescreen recommendations, please
Hello, all--
I just bought a new X-Box, and I realized that my 6-year old Mitsubishi TV just isn't up to the task, in terms of inputs, color, sound, etc. If I'm going to buy a new TV anyway, I figure I should look for something in the 36"-40" range, and it may as well be HDTV-compatible. I like a lot of inputs in the back (maybe 2 component and 2 S-Video). The sound isn't *that* important to me, since I'll probably pick up a quality receiver and a 5.1 speaker setup at some point soon. I've seen sets in these sizes priced at $1500-$2000, which I can handle. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as a brand, a model, something they own, something they wish they owned, etc? Thanks in advance, as always, for your help.
--Brian
I just bought a new X-Box, and I realized that my 6-year old Mitsubishi TV just isn't up to the task, in terms of inputs, color, sound, etc. If I'm going to buy a new TV anyway, I figure I should look for something in the 36"-40" range, and it may as well be HDTV-compatible. I like a lot of inputs in the back (maybe 2 component and 2 S-Video). The sound isn't *that* important to me, since I'll probably pick up a quality receiver and a 5.1 speaker setup at some point soon. I've seen sets in these sizes priced at $1500-$2000, which I can handle. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as a brand, a model, something they own, something they wish they owned, etc? Thanks in advance, as always, for your help.
--Brian
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