Bump for any thoughts.
I've read through a ton of threads and a few reviews from external sites and would appreciate any thoughts from owners (and former owners). Many of the threads here at AVS are combined "Official XXXX 26", 32" 37" 42" 50" sorts of threads and it seems to me, based on a lot of the comments, that there is often some decent variation in PQ and materials / function quality between the smaller and larger displays even within the same product line. For example, it seems that a number of posters weren't thrilled with their Sharp 26" D40U (though many were), but much of the discussion centered on the larger 37+" displays that enjoyed more consistent positive results.
I have to do a bit more research on some of the less well-known brands, but among the biggies I've tried spec'ing and googling for detailed info on three popular brand / models: Sharp 26D40U, Samsung LNS2641D, and Panasonic TC-26LX60. All of these come in at around the same out-of-pocket for me, and I've compiled detailed comparison specs / features, but of course relying on manufacturer's specs goes only so far.
I will of course do my best to evaluate PQ for myself in a B&M before making any decision, but would appreciate any owner / reviewer impressions from thopse who've had the chance to not only review but also spend some time with settings, user configurations etc.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
I've read through a ton of threads and a few reviews from external sites and would appreciate any thoughts from owners (and former owners). Many of the threads here at AVS are combined "Official XXXX 26", 32" 37" 42" 50" sorts of threads and it seems to me, based on a lot of the comments, that there is often some decent variation in PQ and materials / function quality between the smaller and larger displays even within the same product line. For example, it seems that a number of posters weren't thrilled with their Sharp 26" D40U (though many were), but much of the discussion centered on the larger 37+" displays that enjoyed more consistent positive results.
I have to do a bit more research on some of the less well-known brands, but among the biggies I've tried spec'ing and googling for detailed info on three popular brand / models: Sharp 26D40U, Samsung LNS2641D, and Panasonic TC-26LX60. All of these come in at around the same out-of-pocket for me, and I've compiled detailed comparison specs / features, but of course relying on manufacturer's specs goes only so far.
I will of course do my best to evaluate PQ for myself in a B&M before making any decision, but would appreciate any owner / reviewer impressions from thopse who've had the chance to not only review but also spend some time with settings, user configurations etc.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
