I just bought a 32'' Sony Bravia HD LCDTV - buyers remorse?

[CaseoftheEX]

Well I first bought a no name, and just couldnt get the thing to work properly with my laptop when connected to it. I had no choice but to move to another brand. Trust me, I spent two hrs in Future shop tonight trying it on other tvs and couldnt get it fixed. I really do love that tv (just bought Sat) and didnt want to give it up. heck, I still want it to death, but what good is it...if the connection with my comp isnt fully compatible it seems.

But other than the digimate brand for $750, all the others at Future shop were more money. The LG sucked, and from there...the Samsung, Toshiba, Panasonic and Sony Bravia were the same price (the bravia was $300 off). So I jumped on it.

Now, I come home measure the screen and it only measures 31.5'' wtf? I feel so ripped off. :( Now, im thinking about upgrading to 37''./ The half inch bothers me, because they advertise it as 32''!

Did I make a good choice? If not, please tell me now and I will do what I have to do, to correct it. Trust me, Im a bit disgruntled, spending $1300 on a tv was the last thing I had in mind...:(:banghead:

All I have to say is the picture on this Bravia is aaaaaaaaamazing!!!! And I havent even fully fine tuned it yet.

Would you

1) You made a good choice. Keep it, dont let the 31.5'' (though advertised as 32) bother you. It wouldnt bother me.

2) Bring it back, get the digimate (I really hated the look of it)

3) Bring it back and get the 37'' (though it'll probably be like 36''

[Slashin_]

friend use to work for futureshop he told me go with panasonic or LG.....u also pay for quality thou

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by Slashin_
friend use to work for futureshop he told me go with panasonic or LG.....u also pay for quality thou

Unless its a high end plasma or LCD, LG blows. I tested it out tonight (trust me, they were first option on my list) and the quality was soooooooo bad. way too dark.

Panasonic i hear isnt all that great. Maybe if it was few hundred cheaper I would get it, but considering the bravia was the same price (on sale),...hmmm.....cant really beat bravia i guess. Theyre just freakin $$$$

[toomuchb00st]

PANASONIC and LG make the worst 32'' LCD's lol. If your going to buy a 32'', buy a samsung. Fully compatitable with your pc (laptop) and way better than the LG or PANASONIC. If you have not noticed yet, samsung is sony and, sony is samsung. Most of their panels are identical and they are very similar.

[toomuchb00st]

Oh and stay away from the digimate and insignia if you dont buy extended warranties.

[benyl]

Go to costco and buy something there. I wouldn't bother with an Sony LCD unless it was an XBR.

[toomuchb00st]

Originally posted by benyl
Go to costco and buy something there. I wouldn't bother with an Sony LCD unless it was an XBR.

Costco has alot of commerical pieces. All their warranties are AMERICAN warranties and its not the best place to pick up TV's unless your going to use them commerically.

[toomuchb00st]

Originally posted by benyl
Go to costco and buy something there. I wouldn't bother with an Sony LCD unless it was an XBR.


Oh and the 32'' XBR is not worth your money. The 40''', 46'', and 52'' are!

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st
PANASONIC and LG make the worst 32'' LCD's lol. If your going to buy a 32'', buy a samsung. Fully compatitable with your pc (laptop) and way better than the LG or PANASONIC. If you have not noticed yet, samsung is sony and, sony is samsung. Most of their panels are identical and they are very similar.

Ya I was eyeing the Sammy - but for some reason the screen would fuzz up and blur up when I connected it to my laptop. All the others were fine. Yes, I know that Sony and Samsung are the same panels.

Have you used digimate b4? Insignia is god awful, never ever.





So what do you guys think I should do? :whipped: I really am upset about getting ripped off with 31.5''. I mean I pay for the 32, not anything less! grrr

I know this may sound crazy, but .....since Sony and Sammy use the same panels, if the Sammy i was looking at is exact 32'' diagonally......that might be worth it right there ..another trip for exchange. hmmmm.

[benyl]

You can get a 42" AKAI from Costco for $1300 or something like that.

Quality is pretty good for the price.

[toomuchb00st]

Originally posted by benyl
You can get a 42" AKAI from Costco for $1300 or something like that.

Quality is pretty good for the price.

Oh hell no. They make the worst TV's. I remember we had one of their DLP's at futureshop. I think 8/10 were defective pieces of shit. LOL

[benyl]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX

So what do you guys think I should do? :whipped: I really am upset about getting ripped off with 31.5''. I mean I pay for the 32, not anything less! grrr

omg.

I guess you never bought a CRT TV then. A 27" Tv had a screen of 25". The size is the picture tube size, not the size of the screen. I guess they carried over the messed up measurements to LCDs as well.

Get over it... you can't see the 0.5" different anyway.

[benyl]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st


Oh hell no. They make the worst TV's. I remember we had one of their DLP's at futureshop. I think 8/10 were defective pieces of shit. LOL

it is a plasma. All the reviews are good. Good bang for the buck. Plus Costco has the best return policy.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by benyl
You can get a 42" AKAI from Costco for $1300 or something like that.

Quality is pretty good for the price. No mem at costco besides this is for my desk......32 is the max i need (id get 37 but out of my price range).heck $1300 was out haha.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by benyl


omg.

I guess you never bought a CRT TV then. A 27" Tv had a screen of 25". The size is the picture tube size, not the size of the screen. I guess they carried over the messed up measurements to LCDs as well.

Get over it... you can't see the 0.5" different anyway. Actually most if not all makers......when they say the tv is so and so size, that is from corner to corner diagonally, viewing area only.

And actually, half an inch can be spotted.....but thats not the point. its fale advertising something that really isnt.

[toomuchb00st]

i think you mismeasured or something man. measure a 2nd time.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st
i think you mismeasured or something man. measure a 2nd time. I didnt dude - i used measuring tape....31.5''....

[toomuchb00st]

hmm i will measure it tommorow at work.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st
hmm i will measure it tommorow at work. im guessing you work at future shop or best buy? you know what model i got?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10078283&catid=#

[toomuchb00st]

futureshop :).

[CaseoftheEX]

whats better my tv now or the sharp aquos (Same price right now)http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10073955&catid=23521&logon=&langid=EN

[toomuchb00st]

The sharp has no VGA input for your laptop...

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st
futureshop :). please measure the $1299 32'' sammy while at , thx.

If you had to choose, sammy, aquoas or bravia for same price?..or digitmate

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st
The sharp has no VGA input for your laptop... well that just sucks, :devil:

[toomuchb00st]

will do. and for what your using it for i would probaly do the samsung.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st
will do. and for what your using it for i would probaly do the samsung.

may i ask what makes sammy better? When I tried to hook it up earlier to the sammy, it kept pumping out a blurry scratchy image, so i turned it off as we couldnt figure it out.

And the JVC for $900, hmmm tempting. Even though its web only, would you guys match in store?

its going to be used for PC use and XBOX 360.

[gp36912]

are you sure it wasn't just the settings on the lg that made it look dark?

[dragonone]

didn't u pick out of a bunch of 32"? i'm guessing side by side they looked extremely similar in size and it was for quality/price that u picked the one u had:dunno:

imo, 37" is a perfect size for my 525sq ft 1 person apartment, i purposely bought a 37" just to be safe, ended up to be only just right

i say return it and go up a size on the bravia line

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by gp36912
are you sure it wasn't just the settings on the lg that made it look dark? played around with it, even everything maxed it was all black and crappy looking. The fact is, low end LGs suck.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st
will do. and for what your using it for i would probaly do the samsung.

According to sony.ca its 32.1'', odd. I must not be measuring right or im going blind.:rolleyes:

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by dragonone
didn't u pick out of a bunch of 32"? i'm guessing side by side they looked extremely similar in size and it was for quality/price that u picked the one u had:dunno:

imo, 37" is a perfect size for my 525sq ft 1 person apartment, i purposely bought a 37" just to be safe, ended up to be only just right

i say return it and go up a size on the bravia line

Dude I tried every single on in the store.

The one I first bought had great pic quality, was only $770, Envision brand - they are basically AOC high end line. But I had no choice but to return it since it wouldnt display with my PC correctly. Tried everything to fix it, it just doesnt like my computer.

LG - out...no chance.

JVC - quite good. If I could get a store to match the online price of $900 it would be tempting (its $1200 in store).

Digimate - decent pic quality, not great.

37 will actually be too big, since its on my desk 2ft from me.

[CaseoftheEX]

ok i need some advice from you techy guys, whether you think I should return my bravia for the samsung 32. (Same price)

Samsung

3000:1 contrast ratio over the 1300:1 on the sony i have now. (i thought they were the same)

exactly 32'' from corner to corner, sony is 31.5...barely.

black, over silver (definitely prefer black but was $200 in the sony line).

[Rav4Guy]

Samsung FTW.

[djayz]

why dont you go for the black sony bravias?
the silver ones are 2004 models i believe and the black ones are 2005 and they whoop the 2004 models.

Much better contrast ratio and i think the responce time is faster. I picked up 32" from a&bsound a month back for 1399 and it was absolutely amazing. I returned it tho as it was too small for the room i was putting it in but its definately way better than the silver sony bravia

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by djayz
why dont you go for the black sony bravias?
the silver ones are 2004 models i believe and the black ones are 2005 and they whoop the 2004 models.

Much better contrast ratio and i think the responce time is faster. I picked up 32" from a&bsound a month back for 1399 and it was absolutely amazing. I returned it tho as it was too small for the room i was putting it in but its definately way better than the silver sony bravia Ya I know 6ms response over the 8ms. 5000:1 over 1300 C.R. But is it really noticeable? Besides, if I do change it, one big reason is because the sony you get jipped half an inch on screen size.

[khtm]

Dumb question but you did measure it diagonally didn't you?

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by khtm
Dumb question but you did measure it diagonally didn't you?

yes

[avow]

there is a beautiful viewsonic 32' for $799 at cosco

[eklypse]

With TV's manufactures will advertise the screen size as 32 inches but that is the total screen before the place the plastic border on it. then the small portion the is hidden past the plastic border is unseen. The actual screen is always bigger that what is actually viewable.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by avow
there is a beautiful viewsonic 32' for $799 at cosco too bad i dont have a memb. :(

[CaseoftheEX]

this is very tempting.

The main reason i would exchange for the sammy..3000:1 over 1300:1 CR and 6ms response over the 8ms. Plus its back and exact 32'' and not 31.5.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm soooo tempting.

[Weapon_R]

If you really wanted it im sure someone could help you with a membership (incl myself). $800 for a 32" LCD TV is a steal. And if you don't like it six months from now, take it back :D

[CaseoftheEX]

im going back. getting the sammy.

the contrast ratio and reponse time, plus black and full 32'' is enough reason.

[Akagi Redsuns]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
If you really wanted it im sure someone could help you with a membership (incl myself). $800 for a 32" LCD TV is a steal. And if you don't like it six months from now, take it back :D

I noticed they had a 37" Viewsonic for $999. Any opinions on tt?

[djayz]

i tried the 32" viewsonic which they had at staples for 998 a while back and it was horrible. Its not an hdtv for one its more a computer monitor so the resolutions are much lower than a hdtv set. It had hdmi but it was better off having a dvi so you could hook it up to the computer easier.

If your looking for a good tv the sony bravia line is one of the best or the new sharp aquos but the sizes are larger. Ive tried alot of the tvs looking for the perfect set and the sony bravia might cost more than the other but its definately a good piece of equipment. Im just waiting for the 1080p line to drop in price.

[bigboom]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX
this is very tempting.

The main reason i would exchange for the sammy..3000:1 over 1300:1 CR and 6ms response over the 8ms. Plus its back and exact 32'' and not 31.5.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm soooo tempting.

you are getting the contrast ratios mixed up, the 3000:1 on the samsung is a dynamic contrast ratio where as the sony is a static making it even more than 3000:1, i believe the equivalent of a 1300:1 is about 4000:1?

[CaseoftheEX]

ah im too lazy......dont feel like making another trip lugging this beast back..for now anyhow. Ill give the sony bit more time to decide if its worth the trip exchanging.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by djayz
i tried the 32" viewsonic which they had at staples for 998 a while back and it was horrible. Its not an hdtv for one its more a computer monitor so the resolutions are much lower than a hdtv set. It had hdmi but it was better off having a dvi so you could hook it up to the computer easier.

If your looking for a good tv the sony bravia line is one of the best or the new sharp aquos but the sizes are larger. Ive tried alot of the tvs looking for the perfect set and the sony bravia might cost more than the other but its definately a good piece of equipment. Im just waiting for the 1080p line to drop in price.

I was considering the aquos but no PC input completely took it out of consideration. Otherwise, they are great! Same price as the bravia right now.

I do hate the silver colour on my sony and 31.5'' and not 32 exact, but meh.....cant be too picky.

[00CivicSi]

Doesn't Samsung and Sony put out the same LCD? From the same factory. I read something before they own the factory 50/50.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by 00CivicSi
Doesn't Samsung and Sony put out the same LCD? From the same factory. I read something before they own the factory 50/50. Sony uses Samsung panels in theirs yes.

[benyl]

membership is $40.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by bigboom


you are getting the contrast ratios mixed up, the 3000:1 on the samsung is a dynamic contrast ratio where as the sony is a static making it even more than 3000:1, i believe the equivalent of a 1300:1 is about 4000:1?

youre right. I called the sony store and its static for sonys.

So 1300:1 on a sony would be a 7000:1 samsung

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by benyl
membership is $40.

ya, costcos too far from me. Besides i drive a miata - cant even fit the damn thing in the car. I had to take my dads truck to upload this monster :D

[CaseoftheEX]

i would like to hear some feedback on dayteks $700 one at Csotco.

[bigboom]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX


youre right. I called the sony store and its static for sonys.

So 1300:1 on a sony would be a 7000:1 samsung

i dont htink its 7000...from stuff ive read it would be more in the 4000-5000:1 range.

[toomuchb00st]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX


youre right. I called the sony store and its static for sonys.

So 1300:1 on a sony would be a 7000:1 samsung

I dont know where you get your info from but thats way off. A 1300:1 static is very comparable to a 3000-4000:1 dynamic. Between the sony and the samsung your looking at there is not a big difference except for response time. Oh and to the person that said get the "BLACK SONY" there is no difference between the 2010 series and the 200S series, other than color and the atsc tuner which is uesless to us. Their both this years models and both have the same specs.

[Weapon_R]

Just came back from Costco (unrelated to TVs) but I did check out the 37" and 32" viewsonics for you guys. The 32" seems a little small...and its $800. It's also a bit bulky. The 37" however, would be an awesome little TV for a bedroom or smaller family room. They have it right next to a Sanyo LCD and the viewsonic looks better - but this can probably change due to setup and the like.

For $1000, I don't think you guys will find a better LCD.

The daytecs aren't as nice. The AKAI 32" they have there for 999.00 wasn't too bad either, if you prefer a silver TV over a black one.

[scat19]

Just bought a 42" toshiba regza lcd.. amazing tv.....

[lexIS300]

ya i also say go with viewsonic also im about to pick up the 37" for my room

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by bigboom


i dont htink its 7000...from stuff ive read it would be more in the 4000-5000:1 range. Oh I see, still pretty good though huh. So it should easily be able to match the 3000:1 Sammy.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st


I dont know where you get your info from but thats way off. A 1300:1 static is very comparable to a 3000-4000:1 dynamic. Between the sony and the samsung your looking at there is not a big difference except for response time. Oh and to the person that said get the "BLACK SONY" there is no difference between the 2010 series and the 200S series, other than color and the atsc tuner which is uesless to us. Their both this years models and both have the same specs. truee, thanks dude. btw, sony store dude told me that about the 7000:1......but ya. The black sony is just the color.

So now that the contrast ratio debate is done with, thats over. The only thing is sammy is full exact 32'' whereas the sony is only 31.5 and the sammy is black. Hmmm...ill have to see i guess, but the viewsonic at costco for $799 is tempting considering its $500 less than my bravia.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
Just came back from Costco (unrelated to TVs) but I did check out the 37" and 32" viewsonics for you guys. The 32" seems a little small...and its $800. It's also a bit bulky. The 37" however, would be an awesome little TV for a bedroom or smaller family room. They have it right next to a Sanyo LCD and the viewsonic looks better - but this can probably change due to setup and the like.

For $1000, I don't think you guys will find a better LCD.

The daytecs aren't as nice. The AKAI 32" they have there for 999.00 wasn't too bad either, if you prefer a silver TV over a black one.

32 probably looks small because the actual viewing area is not 32'./....I should call and ask. But the 37'' for 1000 sounds nice...do you remember the model #? Is it the 1080p one? Did you recall see stock of either one?

[gongSHOW]

Originally posted by djayz
i tried the 32" viewsonic which they had at staples for 998 a while back and it was horrible. Its not an hdtv for one its more a computer monitor so the resolutions are much lower than a hdtv set. It had hdmi but it was better off having a dvi so you could hook it up to the computer easier.

If your looking for a good tv the sony bravia line is one of the best or the new sharp aquos but the sizes are larger. Ive tried alot of the tvs looking for the perfect set and the sony bravia might cost more than the other but its definately a good piece of equipment. Im just waiting for the 1080p line to drop in price.
The Viewsonic's i had work great, I'm not sure what you are talking about in terms of the resolutions as the 32" is a 720p/1080i set with 1366x768, which is definitely the standard (haven't seen any 1080ps in this size). The TV has both HDMI and VGA(for computer). Overall it was a great TV.

The 37" they have at costco has 3 HDMI inputs, big plus.

[gongSHOW]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX


32 probably looks small because the actual viewing area is not 32'./....I should call and ask. But the 37'' for 1000 sounds nice...do you remember the model #? Is it the 1080p one? Did you recall see stock of either one?
Its not 1080p, you can get either the N3752w or the N3260w.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by gongSHOW

The Viewsonic's i had work great, I'm not sure what you are talking about in terms of the resolutions as the 32" is a 720p/1080i set with 1366x768, which is definitely the standard (haven't seen any 1080ps in this size). The TV has both HDMI and VGA(for computer). Overall it was a great TV.

The 37" they have at costco has 3 HDMI inputs, big plus.

Im sooo tempted to refund this Sony at Future Shop and get the 37'' VS. Though itll be too big since its on my desk. :D

[benyl]

I don't think that you can get a reasonable 1080p display for less than $3K right now.

[CaseoftheEX]

The specs on the 37'' Viewsonic look good, but the 800:1 does worry me. YIKES!

[toomuchb00st]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX
The specs on the 37'' Viewsonic look good, but the 800:1 does worry me. YIKES!

Worries me too lol. Color reproduction on that panel must suck. Your black levels and white levels are probaly really bad as well. I dont buy no name TV's, just my thought about the viewsonic...

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX


32 probably looks small because the actual viewing area is not 32'./....I should call and ask. But the 37'' for 1000 sounds nice...do you remember the model #? Is it the 1080p one? Did you recall see stock of either one?

sorry, no info about it at all. I passed through the aisle and saw it briefly.

[Akagi Redsuns]

Originally posted by CaseoftheEX


32 probably looks small because the actual viewing area is not 32'./....I should call and ask. But the 37'' for 1000 sounds nice...do you remember the model #? Is it the 1080p one? Did you recall see stock of either one?


The NE Costco had around 5 left when I was there. The model they have is the 3752W, but the demo model on display is a 3751W. Go figure.

http://viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcdtv/n3752w/

Contrast ratio is 1000:1 and didn't look that bad in comparison to other LCD TVs. I did not see a $1,000+ value of picture quality improvement in the Sony Bravia or Sharp Aquos, of course this was with the store's signal and with factory or customer screwed settings.

The native resolution is 1366x768, there is no way you will find a 37" TV that is true 1080p at this pricepoint that's for sure. Or it could be, but with an awful refresh rate, be wary of that.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by toomuchb00st


Worries me too lol. Color reproduction on that panel must suck. Your black levels and white levels are probaly really bad as well. I dont buy no name TV's, just my thought about the viewsonic... viewsonic is not a no name lol. Btw, i only plan on using this for monitor and 360 - no tv. thats why a lot have said its a waste using a bravia if i dont plan on watching tv on it.

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by Akagi Redsuns



The NE Costco had around 5 left when I was there. The model they have is the 3752W, but they demo model on display is a 3751W. Go figure.

http://viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcdtv/n3752w/

Contrast ratio is 1000:1 and didn't look that bad in comparison to other LCD TVs. I did not see a $1,000+ value of picture quality improvement in the Sony Bravia or Sharp Aquos, of course this was with the store's signal and with factory or customer screwed settings.

The native resolution is 1366x768, there is no way you will find a 37" TV that is true 1080p that's for sure. Or it could be, but with an awful refresh rate, be wary of that.

I dont need 1080p, but i do know VS has a 1080p model out.

Ya the VS site says 1000:1 CR, thats not bad...i just hope its dynamic and not static. Thats about on par with all other LCDTVs.

im gonna check it out this morning (tv in trunk), and plug in my laptop to it.

[dragonone]

if it's 2 ft from ur desk have u considered the 30" dell? it must look nicest out of all the choices for a pc monitor

that viewsonic really looks washed out imo, esp when they put a bravia right beside it in the south costco.
didnt' futureshop or bb have the westinghouse 37" for 999? wouldn't that b better?

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by dragonone
if it's 2 ft from ur desk have u considered the 30" dell? it must look nicest out of all the choices for a pc monitor

that viewsonic really looks washed out imo, esp when they put a bravia right beside it in the south costco.
didnt' futureshop or bb have the westinghouse 37" for 999? wouldn't that b better?

Too late, i refunded the bravia and picked up the 37 Viewsonic at costco today. :)

I am still blown away by the pic quality of the VS through VGA - it kills the Sony when hooked up to PC, I mean absolutely destroys it. But thats no surprise since VS has made monitors for a lot longer.

Other than that, the sony is bit better pic for gaming, but its not night and day or anything.

Its good I changed it though since i plan on using this mostly as a monitor and 360 too, but that not as much. the main was for PC. You have to see to believe, this is as close to monitor quality on an lcdtv as you get for hooking it up to a PC.

[aklalani]

costco is awesome for tv's. i bought a 42" pioneer plasma and after 4 months it stopped working somehow. took it back and they gave me the newest pioneer model, and didnt even make me pay the difference

[djayz]

post up some pictures of your setup caseoftheex

and dont ever buy a westinghouse horrible quality and pixels burn out more than any other panel on the market

[CaseoftheEX]

Originally posted by djayz


and dont ever buy a westinghouse horrible quality and pixels burn out more than any other panel on the market

thats what i hear ya.

[A790]

EDIT: NVM, you got something else. Enjoy :)

[lexIS300]

just picked up this tv also.

good picture for the price you pay

[lamp_shade_2000]

CaseoftheEX, I think you need to spend a little less time worrying over .5" difference in screen sizes and a little bit more time tuning a tv for your needs. when a tv comes out of the box the settings are all cranked way up for display use in a store. If you are using this tv as a computer as you previously stated, make sure you are outputting at the proper resolution. I am currently running a 32" sony lcd (2010s series) and it looked like garbage as a monitor until i went through and changed its settings. For future shopping dont only look at contrast ratios and response times, yes they are important but so is proper color representation and inputs. Biggest difference between the sony and sharp you were refering to aside from inputs is the color. Sharps under 42" this year look awful for color even on HD they have a very washed out image. Im not very familiar with the viewsonic line up so I wont comment on them. Just thought I would add some of my experiences with these sets as I sell them as well. Good luck with your set up and enjoy.

[msommers]

Is the difference of 1080p to 720p significant at all? ie. your average joe wouldn't notice and not be worried about having the top of the line for bragging rights? The difference is price is a lot but if for say playing games from the laptop, 360 or movies the HD-DVD player the overall quality of picture is better, we figure it will be worth it. We've only look at sonys and samsungs, and by the sounds of it, the tv's aren't much different

[lamp_shade_2000]

Yes the difference in resolutions is significant. Your standard lcd screen runs at a resolution of 1366x768, a 1080p set runs at 1920x1080. you really need a 1080p source to take advantage of it though. ie blueray, ps3, HDDVD

[bighead2267]

so end up you getting the Sony 37?

[lamp_shade_2000]

sony doesn't make a 37" lcd