HDTV Suggestions

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budman@generation.net (Mark) wrote:
> I was wondering if someone might be able to provide some information
> on HDTV.
>
> I am searching for one that meets a particular dimension. My old TV is
> broken, and I think getting a HDTV (actually I believe the term here
> is HDTV ready) is the way to go.
>
> My problem is that I do not have a lot of space. Purchasing a rear
> projection HDTV (the smallest of which I have seen is 42" ) is not my
> first choice due to my space limitations.
>
> Plasma is something I cannot afford.
>
> What I would like is a wide screen that is smaller than 42". But
> larger than my computer screen. For instance, I saw a 26" wide screen
> Toshiba HDTV ready. The width was great, but the height was 19". I
> would like something slightly bigger. I don't mind lower or non name
> brand, and I really don't want to spend more than $1000 on a set.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
> budman@nospam.generation.net

Check out the Panasonic and Sony sets in 30".
Both have very good pictures. I prefer the
Panasonic and was able to get it at the local
Circuit City for under $900 out the door.
Keep in mind that they are very heavy.
Chip

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"Mark" <budman@generation.net> wrote in message
news:313a5f9e.0501280348.3acfceb@posting.google.com...
> I was wondering if someone might be able to provide some information
> on HDTV.
>
> I am searching for one that meets a particular dimension. My old TV is
> broken, and I think getting a HDTV (actually I believe the term here
> is HDTV ready) is the way to go.
>
> My problem is that I do not have a lot of space. Purchasing a rear
> projection HDTV (the smallest of which I have seen is 42" ) is not my
> first choice due to my space limitations.
>
> Plasma is something I cannot afford.
>
>
> What I would like is a wide screen that is smaller than 42". But
> larger than my computer screen. For instance, I saw a 26" wide screen
> Toshiba HDTV ready. The width was great, but the height was 19". I
> would like something slightly bigger. I don't mind lower or non name
> brand, and I really don't want to spend more than $1000 on a set.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
> budman@nospam.generation.net


I got a Sony 30" KV30HS420 a couple months ago at Circuit City for $760. Ive
been very happy with it.

Jason

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While space must be a consideration, getting the BEST picture for your
money should be your priority. No name, cheap warehouse brands don't meet
that criterion.


"Mark" <budman@generation.net> wrote in message
news:313a5f9e.0501280348.3acfceb@posting.google.com...
>I was wondering if someone might be able to provide some information
> on HDTV.
>
> I am searching for one that meets a particular dimension. My old TV is
> broken, and I think getting a HDTV (actually I believe the term here
> is HDTV ready) is the way to go.
>
> My problem is that I do not have a lot of space. Purchasing a rear
> projection HDTV (the smallest of which I have seen is 42" ) is not my
> first choice due to my space limitations.
>
> Plasma is something I cannot afford.
>
>
> What I would like is a wide screen that is smaller than 42". But
> larger than my computer screen. For instance, I saw a 26" wide screen
> Toshiba HDTV ready. The width was great, but the height was 19". I
> would like something slightly bigger. I don't mind lower or non name
> brand, and I really don't want to spend more than $1000 on a set.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
> budman@nospam.generation.net

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Your $1000 limit doesn't leave you many choices. For that price
you're probably limited to a 30" or 34" tube TV. JVC, Panasonic,
Toshiba, Sony, etc all have decent widescreen sets in your price
range.

How much space do you have for your new TV?

Check out AVSForum.com's Direct View TV Forum - lots of discussion
there about small widecreen tube TVs:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/for [...] forumid=64

Randy



On 28 Jan 2005 03:48:50 -0800, budman@generation.net (Mark) wrote:

>I am searching for one that meets a particular dimension. My old TV is
>broken, and I think getting a HDTV (actually I believe the term here
>is HDTV ready) is the way to go.

>My problem is that I do not have a lot of space. Purchasing a rear
>projection HDTV (the smallest of which I have seen is 42" ) is not my
>first choice due to my space limitations.
>
>Plasma is something I cannot afford.
>

>What I would like is a wide screen that is smaller than 42". But
>larger than my computer screen. For instance, I saw a 26" wide screen
>Toshiba HDTV ready. The width was great, but the height was 19". I
>would like something slightly bigger. I don't mind lower or non name
>brand, and I really don't want to spend more than $1000 on a set.

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In article <313a5f9e.0501280348.3acfceb@posting.google.com>, Mark
<budman@generation.net> wrote:

> I was wondering if someone might be able to provide some information
> on HDTV.

<snip>

>
> What I would like is a wide screen that is smaller than 42". But
> larger than my computer screen. For instance, I saw a 26" wide screen
> Toshiba HDTV ready. The width was great, but the height was 19". I
> would like something slightly bigger. I don't mind lower or non name
> brand, and I really don't want to spend more than $1000 on a set.
>

You need to decide what your tv viewing habits are if space and money
are a consideration in going HDTV. I had a similar situation. The
purists will tell you that 1) the aspect ratio has to be 16:9 and 2)
anything under 50" is a waste so don't even bother. It really all
depends on what's best for you. For me, the maximum size that would fit
in our relatively new entertainment center was a 32" 4:3 set. A 30"
16:9 set just seemed too small. Especially when watching standard
broadcasts which we still do from time to time. So we opted for the 32"
4:3 HDTV-ready Sony (KV-32HS510). The picture and sound quality is
superb! The down-side is that HD programming is letter-boxed but we're
used to that so it doesn't bother us. You don't notice it after awhile
and the picture size is larger than it would have been on the 30"
widescreen (16:9) set. We get our HDTV OTA and enjoy everything that
all the broadcast networks have to offer in crystal clear clarity and
sound. For us, it was the right decision.

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Otto, I cannot agree with you. Virtually all DVDs are now widescreen, and so
is HD, so if you recommend a 32" 4:3 size set over a 30" widescreen, that
does not make sense.....please clarify. (unless of course, SD is your
primary enjoyment and not either DVD or HD; mine is the opposite.)
Roger