Sony KV-27FV17 27" FD Trinitron WEGA Flat-Screen Television with 2-Tuner PIP
Wow!  Sony does it again!
Granted, after watching television for 10 years on a 19&quot; screen, almost anything would be a step up...<br />One day, after watching me do something on my computer, my wife mentioned that the 17&quot; monitor was almost as large as our TV screen.  I started thinking, and decided it was time to step into the 21st century for our home entertainment.<br />After checking out websites, and retailers, we decided to take the plunge with the beautiful Sony Wega 27&quot; TV.  Needless to say, we have not been disappointed.  The screen size is perfect for the living room of our apartment.  Anything bigger might have been too much.  A rule of thumb is this:  Screen Size x 3 = optimal viewing distance.<br />Picture quality on the flat screen is incredible.  Obviously, it isn't like HDTV, but it is still incredible.  The viewing angle is very large - you can stand off to the side and view the screen and not miss much (if anything).  The remote control and set up are very easy, and the speakers actually sound pretty good.  We have home theater, so we don't use the TV's speakers, but every now and again, we'll use them when our son is asleep.  They aren't bad at all!<br />The TV itself is gorgeous.  The cabinet is a slightly darker gray than earlier Wegas, and I think this is an improvement.  It serves to make it stand out at retailers, especially since companies like JVC made some silver-colored cabinets after Sony broke the mode with its original Wegas.<br />If you are looking for a 27&quot; color TV, you would be doing yourself a favor by considering this model.