Philips 30PW850H 30" Widescreen HDTV-Ready TV
Ultimate Value
I have had my unit for a week, and so far it's been even better than I expected.<br /><br />I was afraid non-digital or non-hd pictures would not be good - I was totally wrong. I'd heard that HDTV sets do not display non-HD channels well. This unit displays analog channels as well as my 27\\" JVC does. As long as you switch to 4:3 aspect ratio, analog signals are as crisp and clean as you can hope for. Digital is a step up.<br /><br />DVD's look great through the S-Video connection and even better through composite cables.<br /><br />There are lots of ways to tweak the visual and audio settings. They give you several preset modes for each, and you can custom configure the settings exactly the way you want them. I am happy with the presets, and they are easy to select.<br /><br />Can't wait to switch my service to an HD signal. Not sure whether to go with digital cable or a dish. For now, I an content getting crystal clear DVD pictures on the set, and very good analog TV.<br /><br />Oh, and games also look great.<br /><br />If you buy this set you will not be disappointed. It will carry me for a couple years until plasmas and LCDs are reasonable. Then I'll move this unit to the master bedroom and buy the latest flat panel TV for the family room (probably in 2007).