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In Reply to: Re: If you're our shopping for LCD, DLP, Plasma... posted by mrspindlelegs on May 6, 2005 at 05:37:17:

While it's true that CRT sets offer some of the best picture quality also consider the fact that it's easier to get subjectively better quality from a smaller screen (like the typical 34" CRT screen). I have a 34" Sony XBR 16:9 CRT set and it's outstanding but it's bulky and weighs over 200 pounds!
If you need anything larger than about 34", you have no choice but to consider something other than a CRT. The 37" LCD direct view screens are only marginally larger than a 34" CRT but considerably more expensive and not worth the cost for such a small incremental gain in screen size.
If you need anything larger than 34" the next step up should be 42" or larger, IMHO.
I have a 'budget' 42" EDTV plasma screen that I actually enjoy a lot more than my 'high-end' 34" HDTV Sony CRT. Sometimes bigger is better, overall. Just some thoughts to consider. Good luck.

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Re: If you're our shopping for LCD, DLP, Plasma... - mrspindlelegs 15:40:28 05/06/05 (1)
Thanks for the "good luck" wish.
The weight of the 34" Sony is a concern. Trying to move my 27" Sony (100 - 110 lbs) is not easy given how the weight is so unevenly distributed. Jump up to a 200 lb version and things are downright scary. Fortunately, I do have the TV stand to handle even the 36" Sony (~ 235 lbs).
I have looked at the ED plasmas and the Panasonic 42" is very nice. The HD Pannies are also very nice but they didn't seem to be a huge jump in performance over the EDs, especially given the price jump. I think my preference of LCD over plasma is due to the difference in the crispness of the image; the Sharp LCDs always win that one it seems.
As long as the current 27" Sony holds up (it is ill), I'll be able to wait for more price drops.
Mr. Spindlelegs
"A record unplayed is a record wasted!"
- Moving a 201lb 34XBR around the house. No problem. - GTF 17:12:43 05/06/05 (0)
  I put 14 2" ball casters under the SONY stand.
  Now I just roll it around.
  Gee! Why didn't the stand builder think of this?
  
  BTW it's not SONY who builds their stands.
  GTF

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