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For around $650-700 I can get the following:
Sharp LC37D64U
Toshiba 37AV502U
LG 37LG30
Refurb Sony KDL-37M4000 with 3 yr warranty direct from Sony
I understand that the Sharp is the only 1080P set out of this bunch, but I've read that it doen not matter much on a set this size. The Sharp is higher end model than the LG and Toshiba, but is also a little older model. I thought at first I would get the Sharp but I am concerned about everything I've read about banding issues and about component video inputs failing. I have checked the local stores and I've seen the LG, Toshiba, and the D44U Sharp unit and they all seemed acceptable picture wise, but of course the set-ups were crappy and couldn't tell a whole lot from the source material. The Sharp did seem to bleach out from a extreme vertical angle more than the other two, but it appeared that it was set up way brighter than the LG and Toshiba and I probalby wouldn't be watching TV from that angle anyway. From what I've read, PQ is a noticeable step up on the D64U vs the D44U. Any thoughts, or anything else anyone can think of to consider? I unfortunately can not go higher in price, so please no higher end alternatives.
Sharp LC37D64U
Toshiba 37AV502U
LG 37LG30
Refurb Sony KDL-37M4000 with 3 yr warranty direct from Sony
I understand that the Sharp is the only 1080P set out of this bunch, but I've read that it doen not matter much on a set this size. The Sharp is higher end model than the LG and Toshiba, but is also a little older model. I thought at first I would get the Sharp but I am concerned about everything I've read about banding issues and about component video inputs failing. I have checked the local stores and I've seen the LG, Toshiba, and the D44U Sharp unit and they all seemed acceptable picture wise, but of course the set-ups were crappy and couldn't tell a whole lot from the source material. The Sharp did seem to bleach out from a extreme vertical angle more than the other two, but it appeared that it was set up way brighter than the LG and Toshiba and I probalby wouldn't be watching TV from that angle anyway. From what I've read, PQ is a noticeable step up on the D64U vs the D44U. Any thoughts, or anything else anyone can think of to consider? I unfortunately can not go higher in price, so please no higher end alternatives.