Samsung TX-R2779H 27" SlimFit HDTV w/ Built-In HD Tuner
A lot of bang for your bucks
I purchased this TV to replace an ailing 22 year old Hitachi 19\\" portable.  One of my purchase goals was to get the most features possible without spending more than $700 for the TV.  After doing a bit of research this Samsung seemd to vit the bill quite nicely. <br /> <br />First major selling point is that this was the only HDTV in its price class with a built-in tuner to accept HD broadcasts over the air.   There were a number of sets billing themselves as HD ready, but all required additional hardware to receive HD broadcasts.  Like another reviewer pointed out,  this set has a number of inputs for various video devices and includes an HDMI port for support of the latest devices.   The set also comes with a remote that allows configuration from a very intuitive menu interface.  It is possible to navigate the menu and configure the set without using the owner's manual, but I suggest looking the manual over as it rather nicely details how to configure special features. <br /> <br />At this point I wish to point out an issue some people have experienced with this set, but I myself have not experienced.  Some have claimed that streaming text, like a ticker tape, at the bottom of the screen tends to bow at the center of the screen.   If you search for reviews on this set,  that complaint seems to appear commonly.  I have not had the problem, but I point this out just so readers are aware it can happen.   <br /> <br />Picture quality is crisp and clean for analog reception and digital high definition is just spectacular. I have been able to get clean digital broadcasts using an indoor antenna. The stereo sound provided by the TV is fine, but I suspect a lot of people will ultimately use home theater audio gear for sound. <br /> <br />Prior to this purchase, I had no prior experience with Samsung products.  In the approximately 3 weeks I have owned this product, I have been very pleased with this television set.  I recommend it to anybody who wants a HDTV without spending an arm and a leg, and wants something that is capable of receiving HD broadcasts over the air without expense of additional hardware.