Anthony_J
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I'm looking to replace my old Sony 32FS13 bedroom TV, as the 32" direct view is a monster that is just too big to keep (physical case size, not viewable screen size) given the space limitations of my new apartment.
I fear that I've been suckered by the coolness of flat panel (albeit LCD as opposed to plasma), but don't want to spend too much on a bedroom set. It seems to make sense as I'll be keeping the TV on top of a dresser that's about 2 feet deep by 4 feet wide.
I've been looking around and decided I wouldn't mind spending about $1000. This should get me a 20" 4:3 LCD screen. My other option is to go for a smaller direct view. I figure that would save me about $500, but wouldn't up the "cool quotient". 27" is probably the largest I'd go in direct view.
I've never had a TV smaller than 27" and never really paid attention to the smaller screens in the stores. Is 20" too small for practical use?
FYI - I don't need HD capability in my bedroom as I have a CRT RPTV for the living room. The bedroom TV is strictly for news, before bed TV watching, and the occasional DVD.
I'd appreciate any thoughts.
Anthony
I fear that I've been suckered by the coolness of flat panel (albeit LCD as opposed to plasma), but don't want to spend too much on a bedroom set. It seems to make sense as I'll be keeping the TV on top of a dresser that's about 2 feet deep by 4 feet wide.
I've been looking around and decided I wouldn't mind spending about $1000. This should get me a 20" 4:3 LCD screen. My other option is to go for a smaller direct view. I figure that would save me about $500, but wouldn't up the "cool quotient". 27" is probably the largest I'd go in direct view.
I've never had a TV smaller than 27" and never really paid attention to the smaller screens in the stores. Is 20" too small for practical use?
FYI - I don't need HD capability in my bedroom as I have a CRT RPTV for the living room. The bedroom TV is strictly for news, before bed TV watching, and the occasional DVD.
I'd appreciate any thoughts.
Anthony