Toshiba 46HM84 46-Inch TheaterWide HD-Ready Rear-Projection DLP TV
Outstanding TV - Stop waiting for HD, this TV is the real deal
Let me state this upfront. I am a gadget freak. I'm always the guy who seeks out the hottest PCs, audio and video equipment, etc. I've been on the TIVO bandwagon since the beginning (although I just was forced to dump DirectTV due to a move and I'm using a cable DVR..ugh). Anyway, the point is, that despite my lust for great technology I never really found a convincing reason to upgrade to big screen HDTV. There wasn't enough content and the pictures would look terrible for standard TV.  <br /> <br />Not anymore.  <br /> <br />I considered all the major technologies (plasma, LCD, etc) and spend a long time trying to right the right TV for me. I came very close to plasma, thinking I'd just throw a ton of money at the problem and be sure to have a best picture. I'm glad I didn't. This TV is amazing. It displays beautiful colors and sharp detail. If anyone tells you there is a \\"rainbow effect\\" on DLPs, they are talking about older models or those big, bulky rear projection boxes.  <br /> <br />A great bonus for me: This model has tons of inputs... enough to support my kid's gamecube, DVD player, Cable, media server, and more. I haven't seen many TVs offer multiple HDMI ports like this one. Also, I like the way the TV auto adjusts the screen size to offer you the best picture, but you have total control to quickly and easily select your own screen settings. Also, the sound this TV puts out is excellent, the stereo sound is great and I know many people will use the standard speakers right out of the box and never add external home theater speakers. This CAN NOT be said for most other TVs...truly the sound from this model is great.  <br /> <br />A fair review offers cons and the only con I can think is that I had trouble getting the TV Guide stuff to work, but I could care less since my cable DVR box offers it's own guide. Personally, I think too many devices offer guides. It's enough already! The other con is true for most big screen TVs: be sure to select an appropriatesize for your room. 46 doesn't look big in a retail store, but once you get home, it's pretty large. Be sure to understand how far you will be sitting from the TV to truly appreciate the picture BEFORE YOU BUY. I don't think I'll ever want anything bigger than 50\\", but who knows..I guess thats determined by your preference and room size. For this TV, I'd suggest you sit no closer than 6-8 feet. <br /> <br />Look, inputs and price are very important, but the biggest reason to spend big money on a HDTV is for a great picture. If you can receive HD from your cable company, DirectTV, etc....go for it...BUY THIS TV. I do not use an over the air antenna like some but I'm sure that looks great too. Oh, and did I mention the remote is pretty darn good, too! <br /> <br />Enjoy!!  <br />