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Compare 2 HD TVs.

friedymeister
06-16-2005, 11:56 PM
I have a room that is approximately 12' x 10' and I am looking to add an HD TV. I would watching it from approximately 4 - 5 ft away and I am looking at 2 TVs.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7045431&type=product&cmp=++&id=1099396991028
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6818054&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat31800050031&id=1091101106432

I would like to spend as little as possible. What exactly is the difference b/w these 2 TVs? I know that the $600 one is widescreen and has a built in HD Tuner but is that something I would need or even want? I know that widescreen is nice but does it justify the $200?

Also, would the cheaper of the 2 look as good? Especially when watching a dvd, Digital Cable in HD, or perhaps playing an XBOX 360 or a PS3?

Thanks in advance.
borromini
06-17-2005, 08:04 AM
...What exactly is the difference b/w these 2 TVs? I know that the $600 one is widescreen and has a built in HD Tuner but is that something I would need or even want? I know that widescreen is nice but does it justify the $200? You've pretty much answered your own questions. :) Personally, I'd go for widescreen. If you're getting HD cable, the tuner is optional.

...would the cheaper of the 2 look as good? Especially when watching a dvd, Digital Cable in HD, or perhaps playing an XBOX 360 or a PS3?
Probably just as good, they're both CRTs...aspect ratio (widescreen vs fullscreen) would be the only difference.
friedymeister
06-17-2005, 09:12 AM
Does the Widescreen one have more inputs or different types of inputs?
RSawdey
06-17-2005, 10:50 AM
You should go widescreen, don't follow the old obsolete analog standard.

From 4 - 5' you should be looking at 34" widescreens...
TerminallyOdd
06-17-2005, 11:07 AM
You should go widescreen, don't follow the old obsolete analog standard.

From 4 - 5' you should be looking at 34" widescreens...

I think it's implied that he's on a budget, so going up 8" is going to tack quite a bit on the price.

Even with that said, I do recommend you look at 30" models. You can find a Toshiba 30HF85 for around $700, or a little more than the 26" Samsung. I have it, and it's a pretty good set.