I just set up a LP-425z last night and was quit pleased with the picture especially considering the price. I am viewing from a little over nine feet on a 80" wide screen and could only a couple of times barly see any pixle structure (which I was very concerned about). Playback was with a Radeon equiped HTPC so I have no comments regarding the internal scaler. For $1500, its a steal (actually, the Dell LT-150 was a steal, but...) and will hold me over quite nicely until something I really want (3 chip 1920 X 1080) comes out at a price I am willing to pay (I'm a cheap SOB).
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Greg
[This message has been edited by Mad Chemist (edited 08-06-2001).]