Which Would You Buy? (1 Viewer)

[AnnM]

Since Sony has decided again this year (2011) to ignore the 26-28 inch LCD screen size, I've been reading up on two competitor's models and it seems both have issues. But, I'm stuck with getting a 26inch flat panel for now to replace a 27inch Trinitron.


So, it's between the LG and the Samsung LEDs. I've read reviews on many websites and what I hear over and over is: tinny sound from the LG requiring a separate sound system and ghosting from the Samsung. Here are the models. Which would you buy?


http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/CompareTo.aspx?g=347650&cc=01&compareItems=01|68926LE53&compareItems=01|30526C4000


http://www.crutchfield.com/p_68926LE53/LG-26LE5300.html?tp=35945


http://www.crutchfield.com/p_30526C4000/Samsung-UN26C4000.html?tp=35945


Also, I have old equipment, all of which works fine. But, it doesn't have HDMI slots. I have a Denon HT system model DHT-683XP: http://usa.denon.com/us/downloads/pages/instructionmanual.aspx


and a Sony Progressive Scan DVD (I don't need a BR right now).

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-3EmdrNcmSRp/p_158DVC655B/Sony-DVP-NC655P-Black.html


http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-tutorials.pl?mdl=DVPNC655P


and a Panasonic VCR PV-9664 (which I use and don't want to give up yet)

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Video/VCRs/VCRs/model.PV-9664


http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PV9664.PDF


Also, I am using Verizon Fios and have their cable box. So, if anyone has the time or inclination to look at all of this stuff, would you please suggest the best way to connect it since the only things with HDMI connectors will be the TV and cable box. Which TV will be the best to replace the 27 inch Sony and which will hook up OK with the other equipment? Sorry for being so indecisive, but I've given Sony a year to make me another happy Sony customer and they can't do right now. The Trinitron is becoming a monster to watch and really has to go. Wish I could go with a 32 inch, but space is too small.

 

[AnnM]

Here is information about the Denon receiver that might help if you're trying to help me figure this changeover out in terms of connections.


Click on http://www.crutchfield.com/p_033DHT683X/Denon-DHT-683XP.html?tp=6419


It's been years since I connected all of this stuff together, but I've still got the diagrams. Just not sure what to do about the missing HDMI connections on the older pieces. The TV would have them, as would the Verizon HD box, but not the other components.


So, if you have ideas on which TV is better for this size and how to connect, I'd appreciate your thoughts.