Help buying an HD TV

[MBHockey]

One of our main TVs just died, and we get to fill the 34" wide by 29" tall cabinet with an HD TV. The only thing is, i need to pick out a specific brand and model so my dad can get it from "his guy" (very shady).....so.....any suggestions?

 

[balamw]

Seems like all you can get is a 37" which rules out many of the choices that are available in larger sets. (I compute the size of a 16:9 37" screen to be 32x18).

There are Sony, Philips and Westinghouse models of this size that are often recommended.

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[Flyinace2000]

I am a bi fan of Syntax Olevia TV's the 537i is a great set. I have the previous year model and it has served me well. I am considering getting the 542H for th eliving room upstairs.

 

[balamw]

I am a bi fan of Syntax Olevia TV's the 537i is a great set.

More info than we needed. 😉

Another piece of data. You can often get a decent 36" HD CRT for $800 or less...

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[MBHockey]

Thanks guys.

I think a 37" is too big for that cabinet.

This would fit well:

http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_LN_S3251D/4505-6482_7-31787622.html?tag=lst

It matches the black gloss of the surrounding cabinets and everything.

 

[balamw]

I think a 37" is too big for that cabinet.

This would fit well:

http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_LN_S3251D/4505-6482_7-31787622.html?tag=lst

It matches the black gloss of the surrounding cabinets and everything.

You may well be right thanks to the bezel and backlight.

I have the 40" version of that TV and like it very much. Big fan of Samsung LCDs. Good choice. 😉 Plus, you can get the iPod connectivity kit for the Sammy.

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[MBHockey]

All the reviews I have found for it seem to be very, very positive. I'm looking forward to it 🙂

 

[beatzfreak]

You may well be right thanks to the bezel and backlight.

I have the 40" version of that TV and like it very much. Big fan of Samsung LCDs. Good choice. 😉 Plus, you can get the iPod connectivity kit for the Sammy.

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Just got this TV ( Samsung 32") last week and absolutely love it.

 

[mkrishnan]

It seems very nice. Did you order it already?

 

[crazzyeddie]

Go for a Samsung DLP or LCD. They're consistently the best. You can usually get more bang for your buck with a 1080p DLP over an LCD, plus the newer models have MUCH better contrast than an LCD.

 

[MacManTexas56]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sams...44713/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

 

[MBHockey]

We got this TV 2 days ago (Samsung 32"). Set up was a breeze, and HD looks wonderful on it. Very impressed with the TV, easy to use, looks great, and my xbox 360 games look sweet 🙂