Need some advice from HDTV folks...

[Diplomat]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=711308&sku=s452-2700

Is this any good, especially for the price? Remember the price is in CDN dollars, so lop off a couple hundred...

I need a new tv and don't know where to start. Thoughts?

-Diplomat

[BusterStacks]

Price looks good but...

I've never heard of the brand so that counts it out for me.

[Diplomat]

Yeah, that's sort of my worry.

-Diplomat

[MercTec]

I was in circuit city the other day and there was a 27" LCD tv from Apex for less then 1100. I'm not a fan of the brand, but i have to say....the picture was pretty damn good. If you have one near you I would recommend you take a look. I wouldnt buy a tv without first seeing it in action.

[junkmail3]

Do you need LCD? Circuit city has a panasonic 32" HDTV for about $800, it's bulky, but has a great picture.

[Diplomat]

Yeah, unfortunately I do. I'm in an 800-sq foot condo with a closet for a living room.

-Diplomat

[MercTec]

No way there is a panasonic 32 LCD for 800. Plus LCD = thin by design. Can't be bulky. I just checked the website and the 32 inch LCD is around 3300. The 800 dollar one is just a regualar flat tube.

[MercTec]

Misread your post....sorry bout that.

[JPinAZ]

Here's one blurb:
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000927021097/

Google is your friend:
http://www.google.com/search?q=OLEVIA

That being said, I'd be more concerned about ordering from Tiger Direct than the manufacturer.

[astroglide]

rp lcds are still thin. if you want a flat panel please god don't order it from tiger. they are a refurb haus.

[Diplomat]

RP?

-Diplomat

[astroglide]

rear projection. and i didn't notice it was you. ante up for 42" you cheap bastard.

[MtnDave]

I have gotten a lot of help and information from
www.avsforum.com (http://www.avsforum.com)
You can ask questions and do searches there.

[Diplomat]

Okay.

Why 42" to be exact?

Recall that I know nothing about TV's or monitors or anything, for that matter.

-Diplomat

[astroglide]

because 30 32 and 37 are weak. 42 is a pretty standard size. 27 will be a joke for hd content unless you're a foot away from the screen. you'll be missing out on all the details that hd offers and missing the whole immersive aspect of it.

[Diplomat]

Makes sense.

Recommendations?

-Diplomat