Choosing a TV

Samsung

Prices

UN32C6500:$1079 at Buy

• UN32C5000:$786 at Buy
• UN32C6300:$1079 at Amazon
• UN32B6000 (2009 model):$850

Sony

Sony TVs have better input options (one more analog input) than Samsung, and a more straightforward gray look.

• KDL-EX700:$899 at Stellar Stereo
• Sony KDL-EX710:Internet video, side and rear inputs of all types. Too bad there's no video out. Uses negligible amounts of electricity in standby (less than 0.1W), but takes a while to start up. Also takes a bit to change channels, but this is a common scourge of digital/network computer-based TVs. The biggest problem is the audio lag of about 0.3s—The audio out (to receiver) is in step, but not the audio to speakers when watching a digital input.

LG

I promised LG I wouldn't buy from them when their phone screens cracked for no good reason twice.

Panasonic

Category:House_and_Home

Sharp Aquos

• LC32LE700UN:$710 at Amazon