One less thing to move...

[hollyking]

Our TV is dying, so I need to start looking for a replacement. The problem is I’m so out of touch with current technology I don’t know what we should get for a replacement. I do know that I would like a flat screen 16:9 TV but beyond what else should I look for?

• Plasma or LCD?
• 720p, 1080i, 1080p?
• Sony, Samsung, Pioneer, Toshiba, others?

At first it will need to handle s-video and component inputs as I won’t be able to replace the Tivo, although it’s been acting up too, or cable box.

Comments

[irgth.livejournal.com]

I haven't really kept up (not planning on upgrading from my 56" CRT Rear Projection HDTV (http://www.epinions.com/pr-Toshiba_56H80_56_in_Rear_Projection_Television/display_~full_specs) until next year) but:

If flat panel isn't an absolute requirement, DLP rear projection seems to get the best picture quality for the $$$, at the expense of taking up more room.

56" is pretty much the minimum I'd consider for watching movies on. 65" is probably the best size, unless budget isn't an issue.

http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5108443-2.html?tag=arw

http://avsforum.com/ is a good place to look for information.

Get as many types of inputs (HDMI, composite, s-video, DVI) as possible, and as many of each as you think you are likely to use.

Include sound in the budget. You want at least 5.1.

You probably want to include a BluRay player in your budget.