LCD or LED that is the question?

I have the Samsung 46" 6000 Series LED TV and I Love it!! Judging by your list of requirements and non-requirements, I'd say this TV will fit your needs just about perfectly. You'll have the 1080. I mean, if you're going 46", why wouldn't you? It's thin and light for moving off the mantle for when you do have a fire in the fireplace. It has game modes as well as other modes for watching movies etc, which will allow you to adjust for the amount of lighting you'll have.

A quick cursory look at prices at Frys for this TV showed the price around $1500, but shop around and you might find a sale.

As far as your netflix question goes. If the TV supports it, you'll be able to stream movies from your queue directly to the TV, but you've already got the Wii, and PS3 that will do the same in addition to playing the actual Blu-ray disks.

You've got a lot of connected equipment there, not sure if you've thought about internet connectivity for all of your devices. I just reviewed a neat device from Netgear that will save you the hassle of running wire to your home theater just in case you aren't already pre-wired. Just posting this in case you haven't thought of it or come up with a solution, this is a neat device and it will work great!

http://www.homesystemintegration.com...ut-the-hassle/

Hope that helps!

Tom

LCD and LED is the same damn thing. It's just that the backlighting which is different. Get the standard LCD as it'll be cheaper.

To be correct, your poll should ask CCFL or LED. Both are LCD's; the difference is how the panels are "lit."

Also, you say "were" in the market for a TV. Does this mean you already bought on or do you mean "we're" in the market for a TV, meaning "somebody else & you?"

I think it would be much easier to respond to your poll if you had specific models for each manufacturer rather than just using "generalities" for your poll selections.

All of that being said, I'd pick the Samsung UN46C6300 from stores like Best Buy, HH Gregg, or Fry's OR the Samsung UN46C6400 from Costco or Sam's Club (pretty much the same TV, just a different model number).

I would pick the Sony. The EX500 will give you great value and the functionality is the same as the PS3. The same remote could also be used to operate the PS3 and EX500... Bravia Sync simplifies things a bit. The only con is the weight of the conventional LCD.

I'm a little behind and noy up to date on the performance of the Sony LED sets, but the EX700 LED didn't get as much love as the EX500 CCFL. But with that said, in a brightly lit room, the deficiencies of the EX700 would be totally unnoticeable.

Another reason to select Sony - the matte screen diffuses reflections and glare, the Sammy will be mirror-like. Also, at 46", 720p is ot an option on LCD, only for plasma.

Go with your personal preference... you won't be disappointed.

Keep in mind, most internet ready TV's require a Wifi USB dongle. If you buy their proprietary dongle, expect to spend another $50-80. Direct (wired) connection is the best/cheaper way to go, if its possible.

I went wired in my livingroom, as my modem is right next to my TV and spend the $60 for a dongle in my bedroom.