Which of these is best for me?

Hey guys. I have been looking for a forum like this FOREVER and I finally found one :) . Anyways, I am planning on getting the next XBOX which highly stresses the use of HDTV. I am looking for a CRT (because it is cheaper for an entry level HDTV) that runs about 26 - 30". Widescreen is preferable, but the thing that is most important to me is either a 720p display (I know it's unlikely with these small televisions), or a 1080i display that upconverts 720p, 480p, and 480i. These are the ones I have been looking at:

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?CategoryName=tv_hdtv_tube&ProductSKU=KV30HS420&TabName=feature&var2
I REALLY wanted this TV, but I found that it would not fit in my cabinet. I am looking for a new stand, but hopefully you guys can help me pick a set that's total width is less than 32". Thanks!

Here are a few I am looking at, but unfortunately they do not say the resolution:

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/televisions/product.asp?model=26hf84

http://reviews.cnet.com/Philips_30PW_9819_TV_30/4505-6485_7-30923467.html?tag=pdtl-list

And this one seems to be very popular among the masses, but when I looked at it at Best Buy, the picture seemed kind of grainy compared to the Philips set next to it (or all the sets around it).

http://product.samsung.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?eUser=&prod_id=TXP2775HX%2fXAA

Thanks a bunch in advance, I am so glad to have finally found a site to help me with my technical problems ;)

These sets are all CRTs (tube TVs)... all consumer HDTVs that use CRTs are interlaced 1080i/30 sets. Your last link was a narrowscreen... bad idea.

You can get 720p/60 native direct view LCD displays in the smaller sizes that will work better, but will cost a bit more that the CRTs.

I think I may stick with the Sony, after reading many reviews I may just have to buy a new armoire to fit this baby :cool:

Then you should think a bit bigger... many say you need at least a 40" to see all the detail of HDTV...

The current Xbox looks great on my 30" Sony. I'm a big Xbox fan and I will say that 30" is a good size for playing games and experiencing HD for the first time. Just choose for what your budget can afford. You might want to choose a Sony over those other brands you have links for. The Sony 30" KV-HS420 fits perfect in my armoire and has a great picture.