Syntax Olevia LT32HV 32-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready LCD TV
Olevia beats Aquos
The Syntax LT32HV is a winner and is best value for quality and price.  Brightness, contrast, sound are all very good and stands up to the Sharp models.  I bought the Olevia because of the DVI-HDCP capable feature to utilize the DVI video from the digital cable box for best HDTV connection.  Other below $1.8K price brands don't have DVI-HDCP; Kreisen promised to have it in May, Hyundai, Proton, etc. don't even bother, and some offer only 1 set of component video inputs, forcing you to use the S-video, which is subpar.  However, none including Olevia offer HDMI, but since Cablevision digital box has no HDMI outlet anyway, it's not a concern yet.  My DVD is connected to one of the 2 component video ports -- on 480p the picture is great, a 720p upconverted picture would be phenominal.  An advanced DVD player with DVI/HDMI outputs would be wasted here, unless you downgrade the HDTV to component to open up the DVI port.  If only the speakers could deliver more bass, but otherwise they're adequate. A low-price subwoofer connected to the side subwoofer outlet would greatly improve the sound.  ExtremeTech rated this unit a 7, compared to Sharp's midrange Aquos at 9, but at $600 to $1K more.  I had returned a Sharp LC-32GA5U for defective sound.  No such problem with the Olevia, and not a single dead pixel on the LG-Philips screen.  Yes, the choice of aspect ratios could be widened, without stretch distortions, and the clumsy big-foot base could be narrowed a bit. An additional DVI/HDMI port would be super.  Otherwise, highly recommended.