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Ironhorse · 07-03-2006, 11:37 PM

I know there are some TV nerds here, and I need some help!

The Ironhorse family is looking at buying a new widescreen TV within the next month or so, and we've been awed and amazed by all the fancy store displays showing pretty images etc.

We currently have a big a** Sony Wega CRT.

So what do we look for? What brands are good? Should it be LCD, plasma or DLP projection? We are not hard-core videophiles, but we do enjoy looking at a decent picture and have the current system set up with the proper cabling and a Sony 5.1 system. The Sony DVD player and related equipment are all about 3 years old, but seem decent. Due to reasons related to self-preservation, I'm not looking for a $5,000 TV.

We're also going to move to Shaw HD. Is it better to buy the PVR terminal they have, or should I rent it?

07-03-2006, 11:37 PM	#1
Ironhorse Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	Need CP advice for a new TV I know there are some TV nerds here, and I need some help! The Ironhorse family is looking at buying a new widescreen TV within the next month or so, and we've been awed and amazed by all the fancy store displays showing pretty images etc. We currently have a big a** Sony Wega CRT. So what do we look for? What brands are good? Should it be LCD, plasma or DLP projection? We are not hard-core videophiles, but we do enjoy looking at a decent picture and have the current system set up with the proper cabling and a Sony 5.1 system. The Sony DVD player and related equipment are all about 3 years old, but seem decent. Due to reasons related to self-preservation, I'm not looking for a $5,000 TV. We're also going to move to Shaw HD. Is it better to buy the PVR terminal they have, or should I rent it?