Sharp Aquos LC-30HV4U 30-Inch LCD Flat-Panel HD-Ready TV
Sharp and Stylish and Family Friendly
UPDATE 16/10/2004-- IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF THIS TV, HEAD ON OVER TO TIGERDIRECT WEBSITE.  THEY GOT A LOT OF DETAILED PHOTOS. <br /> <br />   In choosing an Lcd Tv, there are a couple important things to keep in mind: one, video-image quality-- not just what the specs claim for contrast ratios and response times, but what _YOU_ as a human viewer think of the image, and two, is the Tv going to last a long time?  Lcd is fragile, and it's expensive! <br /> <br />   I searched long for a colour Lcd Tv.  The only thing I knew for sure was I wanted a 27 or 30 inch set for affordability considerations.  The previous reviewer about right: 30\\" is good from about 8-10 feet-- 2-3 meters for us who prefer metrics.  I think you ought to go to a store and see for yourself what screen size is good for you. <br /> <br />   To borrow an analogy from the Mp3 world, the Sharp 30\\" Tv is like combining the style and friendliness of the iPod and the unmatched output quality of a Creative Zen.  Well-- the sound on the Sharp itself is acceptable but not home theatre grade.  You should get your own audio setup-- my suggestions include Onkyo, Yahmaha, so forth.  What it excels is topclass video quality.  Prior to getting this Tv, I spent many hours doing homework and watching tons of Tv in stores.  My end conclusion was, Sharp has the best quality-- plus smart cable management so all those messy Av cables get hidden.  Since I was going to spend a bloody bunch of money on a Tv, I expected it to be topclass and perform like a champ.  What pleasantly surprised me was this excellent 30\\" Tv was actualy cheaper than many 'no-name' brands I found at CircuitCity, BestBuy, and other stores. <br /> <br />  I just got my Tv last night, and so far it's met and exceeded my expectations.  I had seen it many times at Tweeter's, but now that I have one in my living room, I realise how much better it looks, aesthetically and video-wise.  O yah, you _SHOULD_ get the Avid tuning disc which you canorder for $35 from Amazon. <br /> <br />  My summary: Lcd Tv is still a high-expense item for most families, but if you've got the money, go for the best-- Sharp Aquos Lcd Tv!