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42" to 50" TV recommendations

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hifimojo04

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I'm in the market for a 42" to 50" HDTV. I'd like the set to have DVI and HDMI inputs and of course excellent picture quality (720p, 1080i, possibly 1080p) but don't want to break the bank. I don't want to have to worry about burn in.
How are the CRT-RPTV's these days? My friend has a Toshiba 50" Theaterwide HDTV from 2-3 years ago, and the picture quality isn't that great. It pretty much sucks with SDTV cable. DVDs are OK at best.
Maybe it's a bad model or bad sources?
How much better are the new LCD/DLP projection TV sets than the CRT projections? Are they worth twice the price (for 42" to 50" size)? I can't exactly afford the LCD projection units, but can easily afford the CRT projection ones. Any advice or brands (or if LCD projection is really worth the cost) is highly appreciated. Thanks!

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Re: 42" to 50" TV recommendations - DavidLD 08:39:51 08/08/04 (3)
repost: I'm happy with my 46 inch Sony CRT RPTV model 510. For $1350, its a steal. They also have a 51 inch version for $1600
- Re: 42" to 50" TV recommendations - hifimojo04 12:03:13 08/08/04 (1)
  Cool! Thanks. Does it have DVI and HDMI? I really want to have an all digital picture? Although HDTV is important, my primary viewing is for progressigve scan DVDs. How is it in SD, progressive or otherwise?
  Thanks a lot!
  - Re: 42" to 50" TV recommendations - DavidLD 13:55:22 08/08/04 (0)
    No it doesnt. The similarly priced 47 inch Panasonic 51H84
    does,
    http://www.hhgregg.com/ProductDetail.asp?SID=D827BD2714FE4461A96199759BC05894&ProductID=9869
    as does Several Toshiba models.
    http://www.hhgregg.com/ProductDetail.asp?SID=D827BD2714FE4461A96199759BC05894&ProductID=10190
    TH\he Sony does have a DVI in digital interface, however, compliant with the EIA-861 standard.
    THe following link gives a list of some of the TVs with the HDMI interface
    http://www.pccables.com/cables/HDMI_cables.html
    David
- Re: I second that - rico 11:45:48 08/08/04 (0)
  I have the SONY 51" version. It is very user friendly and can be connected to up to seven video devices. It has "Cinemotion" 2/3 pulldown for video movies. I had mine calibrated by a skilled ISF technician and he gave me a 6500K setting for color and a 5400 setting for my many black and white films. The picture, particularly in high definition, is stunning. This set got a rave review a few issues back in The Perfect Vision.

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