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marklee
05-16-2003, 09:35 PM
I am new to this forum, though I have stopped by occassionally over the last year to glean a little info hear and there. I am seriously thinking about finally joining you guys and dropping a couple grand on an HDTV monitor in the 47-57 inch range. I originally considered going the Samsung DLP route, but figured I'd wait a couple of years until prices drop and the DLP technology improves a bit more. I was an early adapter to the 35 inch Mitsubishi which was the largest direct view tv at the time and paid a premeium only to see prices drop drastically over the next couple of years. I still have that tv and am looking to grab a crt projection model. This technology has been around the longest in terms of projection tvs and I think I can get the most for my money. I like the look of the Sony cabinets but I would like to get the best picture possible as well. The people on this board and a salesman at Circuit City seem to think Sony has an inferior picture. Most people seem to extoll the virtues of Toshiba and Mitsubishi. What should I go with in your opinions?
I am looking for a slim, attractive cabinet,16x9 HDTV monitor with built in screen protector, with a great picture in the 2000-2500 dollar range. I live in Chicago and have cable, but would probably get a sattelite and an HD receiver to get the best picture. I watch a lot of broadcast tv so it needs good stretching capabilities. If anyone knows which sattelite service is best in Chicago I'd appreciate it. Can I keep my cable and run the sattelite at the same time? Sorry for all the rambling, but I'm itching to blow some money.

Ioman
05-26-2003, 07:34 AM
In my opinion, the Mitsubishi and Hitachi rear projection sets are the best looking on the market right now. Sony has a good looking cabinet, but the picture is just not as sharp, nor is the contrast ratio that high.

BTW, a rea projection set cannot be CRT, so make sure not to use those two in the same sentence when talking with a salesman, or he will know you are an inexperienced shopper.