New HDTV, which one? (1 Viewer)

[John McLean]

KP53HS20 is the a 53" Toshiba HDTV that I have had my eye on to purchase. It is over $2200.00 delivered so I hope that I have done my research right and this is a great set. Would anyone else have an idea or set that might be a better buy. Thanks for any help. I will be purchasing in late Sept of this year.
John

 

[John McLean]

I meant 55H70 not KP53HS20. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[JasonKrol]

Hey,
I dont know if that set is widescreen, and if your interested in that. But i just purchased the Toshiba 50" HDTV Widescreen (50H81 - http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=...=24&scat=1470) for 2373.00 from Best Buy. Of course this set is so popular that they cant keep any instock and I have to wait almost a month before I can pick it up (it will be paid off before its in my house!!)
I would suggest, depending what you are using it for, to get this set!! It may cost a bit more (after tax and service plan 2800, after wiring etc 3000) but I think well worth it!
Lemme know what you do and how the set is if you get it!!
Good Luck!
-Jason K.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

The 55H70 is last year's 4x3 model. You should consider one of the new ones coming out now/shortly like the 53H71 instead. The old models don't do anamorphic squeeze for 480i/p images, ie. DVDs, which is very important if you want good DVD performance.

 

[Andrew Grall]

I second the recommendation for the Toshiba 50H81 if you can handle 16:9. I have this set, and it is wonderful!
Just DO NOT purchase it from Best Buy... Why?
Read the following thread:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/uub/...ML/001404.html
Buy instead from Sears if you can... They will price match the best internet price you can find.
[Edited last by Andrew Grall on August 29, 2001 at 09:14 AM]

 

[Jeff Kleist]

When the 50H81 goes on clearance, it is SO mine
Jeff Kleist