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Whitney B. · 01-07-2004, 07:22 PM

I have finally decided to hold off for the time being on getting a high end tv. I want to wait and see what happens with some of the newer and upcoming technologies before I purchase one. The only problem is that I want something inexpensive for the time being. Any help in narrowing my search would be helpfull.
Here is what I would like.
42-51 inch
16:9
crt
720p 1080i
85% viewing movies under controlled lighting
xbox performance is a plus

I primarily want the BEST video quality for dvd and hdtv for my money. I would also like to hook it up to a computer but that is a feature that I can do without in this price range. I can always run the computer through a component connection. Any other features or aesthetics I don't care about. I haven't recorded anything on tv in probably 5 years so I don't need the neccessary connections.

I am looking at Toshiba, Hitachi, and Samsung, but will accept any ideas such as Sony or Mits if it seems worth it.
$1500 - $2500
Remember that this is just a temporary set I will probably only use for about two years.

Please, if you suggest a model tell me why, not just because you own it and you think it's the best thing ever. I'm sure your tv is great but I need reasons and comparisons to decide if it's the right tv for me.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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Whitney B. Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:22 AM Local Date: 12-04-2008 Posts: 13	Help narrow my search for a hdtv rptv. I have finally decided to hold off for the time being on getting a high end tv. I want to wait and see what happens with some of the newer and upcoming technologies before I purchase one. The only problem is that I want something inexpensive for the time being. Any help in narrowing my search would be helpfull. Here is what I would like. 42-51 inch 16:9 crt 720p 1080i 85% viewing movies under controlled lighting xbox performance is a plus I primarily want the BEST video quality for dvd and hdtv for my money. I would also like to hook it up to a computer but that is a feature that I can do without in this price range. I can always run the computer through a component connection. Any other features or aesthetics I don't care about. I haven't recorded anything on tv in probably 5 years so I don't need the neccessary connections. I am looking at Toshiba, Hitachi, and Samsung, but will accept any ideas such as Sony or Mits if it seems worth it. $1500 - $2500 Remember that this is just a temporary set I will probably only use for about two years. Please, if you suggest a model tell me why, not just because you own it and you think it's the best thing ever. I'm sure your tv is great but I need reasons and comparisons to decide if it's the right tv for me. Thank you in advance for your participation.