Another TV thread (a.k.a. spend my money) - 11/25/07 02:54 AM
To complete a dramatic rearrangement to our living room -- basically a 90-degree twist -- I now find myself in need of a 50" (maximum) television. This is a hard limitation due to a maximum width of 48" available in the spot designated for it.
Before my wife had the genius idea of flipping the room arrangement around, I was looking at wall-mounting a 42" (or so) LCD about 9' from the couch. Now, the couch-to-TV distance will be about 15'. I realize that at that distance a 50" screen isn't much, but for critical watching, I can always either move the couch forward or plop a couple chairs down closer to the screen.
My requirements:
I have always liked the Samsung RP HD DLP sets and that's what I'm focusing most on at the moment.
Feel free to steer me in any direction you like.
Before my wife had the genius idea of flipping the room arrangement around, I was looking at wall-mounting a 42" (or so) LCD about 9' from the couch. Now, the couch-to-TV distance will be about 15'. I realize that at that distance a 50" screen isn't much, but for critical watching, I can always either move the couch forward or plop a couple chairs down closer to the screen.
My requirements:
- Any format other than plasma -- energy requirements are too much for available circuit
- Maximum cabinet width of 47.75" -- unmovable cabinets to either side
- Economical -- I don't need the latest greatest (~$1000 max budget), but I like semi-future proofed purchases
I have always liked the Samsung RP HD DLP sets and that's what I'm focusing most on at the moment.
Feel free to steer me in any direction you like.