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Iver · 06-15-2004, 01:51 AM

I would also suggest you look at that Sony (30HS420). Sony has a pretty good track record on features and design. AFAIK, they're okay on reliability but, unfortunately, Sony only gives full warranty coverage (including labor) for 90 days.

Toshiba is bringing out a new 30-inch widescreen that's going to list for about a hundred less than the HS420. I would check that one out also. The Toshibas carry a full one-year warranty.

Whatever you get, a digital video connection (DVI or HDMI) is a good feature to have. Some of the TV's in this price range just have the component analog HD inputs, though they also usually sell for a bit less (like the Samsung TXN3075).

If you're just going to use an OTA STB, the digital connection wouldn't be that important (except in terms of a possible difference in image quality, but DVI would not likely be that different from the component analog connection on a 30-inch CRT direct-view).

It's possible that in the future some high-def source devices may only output HD through a digital connection, because of the capability of employing copy protection with these connections. That's why a DVI connection is a good idea.

06-15-2004, 01:51 AM	#7 of 10
Iver Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:37 AM Local Date: 11-23-2008 Posts: 323	I would also suggest you look at that Sony (30HS420). Sony has a pretty good track record on features and design. AFAIK, they're okay on reliability but, unfortunately, Sony only gives full warranty coverage (including labor) for 90 days. Toshiba is bringing out a new 30-inch widescreen that's going to list for about a hundred less than the HS420. I would check that one out also. The Toshibas carry a full one-year warranty. Whatever you get, a digital video connection (DVI or HDMI) is a good feature to have. Some of the TV's in this price range just have the component analog HD inputs, though they also usually sell for a bit less (like the Samsung TXN3075). If you're just going to use an OTA STB, the digital connection wouldn't be that important (except in terms of a possible difference in image quality, but DVI would not likely be that different from the component analog connection on a 30-inch CRT direct-view). It's possible that in the future some high-def source devices may only output HD through a digital connection, because of the capability of employing copy protection with these connections. That's why a DVI connection is a good idea.