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Buying a new HDTV
Urian
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I'm looking for a good 32 inch LCD HDTV. I really wanted something that plays 1080p, but it seems most of the 32's only go up to 720p. What would you guys reccomend for the best price/quality ratio? I don't want to spend an insane amount of money, but if any of you know of one that is really really good but costs a bit much then post it anyway. I just want to see my options, and I don't know a lot about LCD's. I've been using a CRT HDTV the last three years.
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The only downside is that it doesn't have a built in digital tuner, because it was bought mainly for games and movies and back then only plasmas seemed to get the built in tuner.
That is the one thing you should look for if you want real HD, whether it has an ATSC tuner. If it doesn't, you'll either have to pay for an external digital tuner (which is $180.00 at places like Best Buy) or have a satellite converter/recorder thing.
Samsungs are a good balance between cost/quality if you do everything with the TV, and are around the 1200 range for a 32" LCD.
If you just play games, the cheaper Olevias, Vizios, and Westinghouses are fine. Apparently the new Sony HDTVs actually are worth the premium that the Sony name has always had.
ATSC tuners are mandatory in all new TVs sold in the US.
If your TV has a QAM tuner and you're a cable subscriber, you should be able to get local channels (Fox, NBC, etc.) in HD without having to fuck around with your ATSC tuner and an antenna.