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I really like the Mitsubishi Lines. I have a 48311 which is perfect in my room and love this set.

Matt

Check for the new 93 series Toshiba models. Compare them with the 82 series and decide if you want to wait for the new models. The 82 series is very inexpensive these days. They come in 50, 57 and 65 inches. Chess and I have the 50. I wouldn't trade mine for anything except a 57". What about you Chess? This inexpensive price is compared to when they first came out last year. You didn't mention a price range for your new tv. You might want to check out Pioneer as well. Don't forget to get the best DVD player you can afford. Anyone else want to chime in?

A projector would be tough in my room as it is not a dedicated home theatre space. The room is app.25x15 with a 15' cathedral ceiling and a big bay window. I saw on Audioreview that the pioneer brand seems to get great reviews. My price range is about $2000 us. I have digital cable. Should that fact alter my needs needs with regard to hdtv and dpi? Time to start researching again. I swear, the chase is almost as much fun as the catch.
Thanks,

bj

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A projector would be tough in my room as it is not a dedicated home theatre space.

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I had always thought that way, too. I have my projector in the multi-purpose living room; the wall facing the backyard is full of big windows, not even window-treated at this time. LOL We still immensely enjoy the projector in the night.

Sorry being persistent, but could not help saying this...

You might find a Pioneer SD533HD5 for near two grand. The H82 model Toshibas 50 and 57 are 1900 and 2200 respectively. Those are BestBuy prices. You can find them cheaper online. I have digital cable from TimeWarner with some HD channels. I am more than pleased with our setup. Have fun deciding.

On your Digi cable just make sure you are using either the S-Video or the Componet connections.

Hi, Sushi--

Your reply to bjkramer got me thinking. Before I go out and drop 4 grand on a Mitsubishi rear projection monitor, I'm going to look into front projectors (I see on Crutchfield.com that Infocus has some amazing values). Just one stupid question: can one watch television programming on a front projector, or just DVDs and videos?

Thanks a lot--

theaterdoc

Before you pick a model check out some of the reviews out there.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/projector-reviews.cfm

I'm making my mind up for the Pany L300 or Sanyo PLV-Z1 which are the lower priced widescreen format. Sushi knows more of the higher end products.

Saturn

Hi, Saturn--

Thanks again--I'll have to check these out. After doing the little bit of research I've done, I can't understand why anyone would opt for RPTV over a front projector for a home theater (room conditions permitting).

theaterdoc

That is exactly the reason Doc.
Room conditions.
My basement presently measures about 15 x 16 with an alcove and a drop ceiling at 7 feet with my couch at 8 feet from the tv.
Not exactly ideal for an overhead projector.
Cost is also usually a concern. A smaller, quality RPTV can be bought for under 2k. Even the prices of plasma and LCD are starting to fall now though with OLED on the way (organic LED).
Personally, in about 5 or 6 years, the RPTV will become a rec room tv for us while the home theatre room will most likely be outfitted with a flat screen 60-80 inch new tech projection.

Until then we just are not all blessed with large homes.