Sony 24" FD Trinitron Wega Stereo TV (KV-24FV12)
Flat TV - Sony 24&quot;
It is interesting that you may be considering the Sony 24 Flat...when in fact you canget the [less expensive] Aiwa TV-F2400u 25&quot; set...Aiwa is about 40% Sony parts, and when it comes down to it, Aiwa seemed to get the newer technology.  The Aiwa set has a very convienient S-Video and RGB Connection inputs on the front of the set for junior to stick in his Sony Playstation or Nintendo 64 into, but for the Sony, reaching around back will prove your only option.  The front panel s-video input makes it convienient to stick in your Video camera output without having unplug your stereo receiver plus reaching around back of your large set just get it plugged in.  Besides, having 2 different S-Video inputs is sure convienent.  Don't think you won't need them, because believe me, you will.  For both the Sony and Aiwa, due to fact they share similar parts, the flat screen is beautiful. Color is very vivid and the image is sharp.  Distortion common on rounded sets will be something of the past.  Sitting at angles from the front of the set and even sitting close to a set, is not very bothersome. Sound for the Sony, is better than average, however sound with the Aiwa is crisp and alive.  Consider investing in a AV Stereo system.  For the Aiwa however sound is perfect.   For the Aiwa set only, speech is crisp, stereo is king.  Invest in a good tv stand, or convince grandma to lay there and be your television stand.  Consider investing in a good power surge protector. I rate the Sony 4 stars because of no S-video input on the front panel and that you needlessly have to lose an inch of television and retail...more. I rate the Aiwa TV-2400u five stars because it has features.  <br />Good luck.