Philips 34PW850H 34" Digital Widescreen HD-Ready TV (Silver)
Awesome picture!
I purchased Philips 34PW850H 34&quot; Digital Widescreen HD-Ready TV three weeks ago, and I have to tell you I am very impressed with the picture when watching a movie using a Denon 2200 progressive scan DVD player.  To be honest I purchased the TV primarily to watch movies, and I have not been disappointed in the least.  The picture is sharp, and without a doubt clear, very clear.  I have only to watch the same movie on a friends regular TV to be reminded of its perfection.  <br /> AS for regular or digital cable, I cannot say I care for the stretched look on the screen, which is a by product of &quot;all&quot; widescreen TVs at this time (except when watching a true High Definition signal), but as I have chosen not to go with the High Definition signal for now, the strethed version on cable will have to be gotten used to, fortunately for me, I watch very little cable TV, and as the future is widescreen friendly, I know this will improve.   I cannot therefore comment on the Philips viewing pleasure in High Definition, but seeing the DVD quality (clarity) in the picture, I have no problem admitting to myself it must be incredible.  I would expect the picture to be better than movies on DVD, as DVD movies are in the 480 or so resolution range, and HD can be as high as 1000 or over resolution range.  <br /> I had considered the Sony and Toshiba 34&quot; widescreen, but... Philips won out.  The Philips was $1400 (CAN) less than the Sony, which I could not justify for a Sony.  AS I see it, the only &quot;real&quot; sacrifice is not having a DVI plug on this TV, but having found new DVD movie releases near my home for only 99 cents, this drawback will quickly be forgotten.  If you are like me, be prepared to accept some movies will still have a bar on the top and the bottom of the screen, but I can see myself forgiving even that (soon enough) as I get to enjoy more, and more this great picture, and viewing perfection.  Good Luck in your shopping adventure.  Glad mine hasturned out to be such a success.