09-25-2006, 07:59 PM
My beef with the Syntax Olevia 42" is the non-removeable shiny glass covering the screen. It is very reflective. Only the 42" has it; the 37" and other sizes are like a regular LCD.
You might also consider Westinghouse. They seem to be one of the few brands that are true 1080 at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, last I checked, their 42" offerings don't include tuners (it's a monitor), but maybe they have new models by now.
Also, 1080i and 1080p are the same resolution (1920x1080). The difference is whether the scan is (i)nterlaced or (p)rogressive. There is currently no over-the-air broadcast at 1080p--and might never be. It's mostly 1080i or 720p. 1080p will be useful for game consoles and future HD disc content though.
You might also consider Westinghouse. They seem to be one of the few brands that are true 1080 at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, last I checked, their 42" offerings don't include tuners (it's a monitor), but maybe they have new models by now.
Also, 1080i and 1080p are the same resolution (1920x1080). The difference is whether the scan is (i)nterlaced or (p)rogressive. There is currently no over-the-air broadcast at 1080p--and might never be. It's mostly 1080i or 720p. 1080p will be useful for game consoles and future HD disc content though.