Thanks for all the advice. It looks like I'll definitely go with hitachi's new line--probably the 57 swx20b. It looks to be outstanding with the new wide neck CRTs. It is probably the brightest rear pro I've seen..
thanks everyone for the advice. I'll be viewing about 90% dvd and laserdisc. I'm moving to a new place soon and will now be about 12 feet away, so I'm actually now considering the 57 inch Hitachi. Thanks again for the responses.
Hi, I'm buying a TV very soon and I'm torn between the 34 inch Sony XBR 800 and the 51 inch Hitachi SWX 20B. Both are excellent sets. I'll be sitting about 9-12 feet away. I'm drawn to the clarity of the Sony, but the size of the larger Hitachi. If anyone can help me make up my mind here, it...