Samsung HL-S5087W 50-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
Samsung HL-S5087W 50" 1080p DLP HDTV vs  sony bravia
Was all set to buy sony bravia 40\\" lcd at CC, but the new samsung 50\\" 1080p was right next to it.  The picture was AMAZING.  Color was sharp, I was able to see a great picture from most angles and the color was fantastic.  Plus even up close you do not see the pixels as you would see in a plasma to lcd.  The sales person was right when she said, if I am not looking to hang it than for the same money you should go wtih Samsung new generation of dlp.  I was never a dlp fan before but this new generation is almost as good from a viewing angle and color intensity standpoint when compared to the crt it replaced.    Needless to say I canceled the order at CC when I realize Amazon was selling this for $500 less plus free shipping.  Bought the tv, stand $180, monster 3500 $160 and the samsung 950 upconversion 1080p dvd player $150 and onyko recever $260.    Why it didn't get 4 stars?  The menu is slow, complicated and cumbersome.  I would like to be able to switch between both hdmi ports (dvd player and directv).  Its not as intutitive as the sony interface I am use to dealing with, the remotes were okay.    The speakers are weak not that thats a problem but it would be for anyone who has no plan to buy a home theater.    delivery was great, brought it to my seond floor, stripped down box, styrofoam and took it with them.    oh btw try figuring out how to turn the tv speaker off, I had to read the manual twice to do that.  I have no doubt once I get everything set up the way I want it should be a piece of cake to navigate.      Its been 2 weeks, the picture is amazing even for non HD shows.  For the non HD I would recommend setting it up so the picture is NOT stretched.    For those of you trying to size up your space.  50\\" tv, I am sitting about 7 to 8 feet away.  No eye strain, no pixelation but I will say when the picture moves too fast I get motion sickness.