WideScreen Advice for Video Ignoramus

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I am a reasonably sophisticated audiophile but an ignoramus on video.
I am planning to buy an HDTV - capable direct view widescreen TV. I have narrowed the choices to 3, although I solicit any other suggestions:
1. Toshiba 34HDX82
2. Panasonic CT34WX50 or 52
3. Sony KV34XBR800
They are all close in price but I have no idea which is the preferred choice. I use Direct TV and hope to add an HDTV receiver. I am told its best to have a DVI connection, which I believe the Sony and Toshiba have. Not sure about the Panny. I use a Toshiba SD9200 DVD player. Will be hooking up audio output to stereo preamp. I watch TV more than I play DVD's.
Would greatly appreciate your expert advice, upon which I will depend because the sales people in the large chains seem to be not much more knowledgeable than I am.
Thanks and Happy New Year.
Neal

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Topic - WideScreen Advice for Video Ignoramus - Nglazer 08:24:10 01/01/03 (5)

WideScreen Advice for Video Ignoramus - wheezer 18:02:40 01/03/03 (0)

Re: WideScreen Advice... - Estes 17:52:12 01/02/03 (0)

Some pointers - John C. - Aussie 18:36:52 01/01/03 (2)

Re: Some pointers - Nglazer 19:54:55 01/01/03 (1)

Re: Some pointers - Someguy 12:31:44 01/10/03 (0)

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