Sharp Aquos LC-30HV4U 30-Inch LCD Flat-Panel HD-Ready TV
Very nice display
I've now had this TV for a couple weeks and quite like it. It has plenty of inputs, a good menu interface, and a thin and elegant design. <br /> <br />It looks great for DVDs and PlayStation games with component cables. Regular TV isn't so good, but that's because with this  TV I see the limitations of my standard definition (over-compressed) digital cable using a composite cable. I haven't tried any HDTV content yet. The viewing modes to Stretch or Zoom the content have been perfect for everything I've viewed so far. <br /> <br />I wanted a widescreen TV, but not too big or too expensive, and I think this is the best option out there. It's higher resolution (1280x768) than most plasmas in this price range, doesn't have the potential burn-in or lifetime issues of plasmas, and doesn't have the bulk and weight of a CRT. <br /> <br />My only complaint is that the contrast on dark scenes isn't as good as a decent CRT. I understand that this is the weakness of LCDs. From other reviews, supposedly this Sharp is one of the best for black levels, and the problem can be minimized by adjusting the copious settings, but it is still something I noticed.