Sony KV-32HS500 32" Flat-Screen HDTV Monitor
Excellent Choice for the Discriminating Buyer
The quality of the picture on this TV is absolutely breathtaking.  I was limited to a 32&quot; screen and tried to budget carefully, but after personally viewing dozens of TVs none even came close to this Sony in quality of picture or sound. Other reviews have extensively commented on the technical aspects - from a &quot;users&quot; point of view, I liked the following things: The picture seems to &quot;jump&quot; off the screen with detail so fine that it is almost distracting at first - even non-HDTV programming is greatly enhanced. In a room where Surround Sound is not possible, the simulated Sound Enhancement provides a distinct 3D effect with rich tones from front-firing speakers. The most common picture and sound adjustments have &quot;one-touch&quot; buttons on the remote for easy access. One cool feature allows you to view two channels side-by-side or to freeze screens - great for sports viewers! Viewing DVD's is an incredible experience that has to be seen to be appreciated - ask for a demo in the store to prove it to yourself. The setup and adjustments are thru a small joystick on the remote that is simple and straightforward (although I agree that the remote is almost scary once you get past basic TV functions). The manual was easy to read. I would recommend the matching stand, which has glass doors, swivels, and is designed to support the 180 lb. TV.  All in all, a great TV that has completely changed the way we view TV and worth every penny!!