Help With Choosing Cheap HDTV Set

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TaylorTRoom

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I have a great 52" 3-year old 1080i (is that what they now call 720P?) Toshiba that I love. We need to get a new bedroom TV, and my wife loves her armoire (we will put it there). I see all these Insignia, Vizio, and other odd brand 32" 720P TVs for less than $500. Anybody recommend a brand?

I would be willing to go for a 40" if the brand was solid enough and I could get it for less than $700.

Thanks
 
Can't help on the brands but I can explain 1080i vs. 720p.

i = interlaced (fills every other line before coming back and filling in between)
p = progressive (fills every line succesively)

They say progressive is better for action and sports because there is no mismatch in the picture (as there might be by the time the interlaced comes back to fill in the in between lines).

There are actually 1,080 lines in 1080i and actually 720 lines in 720p. Most people say that there is little difference between 1080i and 720p unless you are a techie (each has advantages/disadvantages). Obviously 1080p is the best of both worlds with more lines filled progressively.

All HDTVs can receive 1080i (CBS) or 720p (ABC) signals and convert it to the resolution of the TV. I don't think anyone broadcases in 1080p but blueray dvds are.
 
We have been running a Toshiba 32" for 487.00, and if we have any left the same thing in a 40" for 699.00 I will check on them this afternoon and send you a pm if you are interested and in Austin.
 
Hlaustin,

Which Toshiba is that? Seems like a fair price for a 32". My parents are in SA, but told them they need to go see you and that it is likely worth the trip to them.

What other solutions do you recommend for a cheap, but decent quality 32"? They are going to mount it in the kitchen, so ideally thin-to-win.
 
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