Samsung TX-R3079WH 30" Wide SlimFit HDTV with Built-In HD Tuner
Combines the best in VALUE, QUALITY, and SLEEK DESIGN
This product gets high marks from me because it intersects in the categories of value, quality, and design.  Hands-down, for this level of quality in picture and audio, there is no other CRT television that comes close in price.  Sure, you can spend more and get bigger and fancier, but for decent quality at the lowest price, look no further.  When shopping for my latest TV, we visited a total of three different electronics superstores over a period of several weeks (some more than once), and this TV has the most eye-catching picture and definitely one of the slimmest depths on the market (they tout it as 2/3 as thin of a conventional flatscreen CRT).  In fact, this TV was the one we picked out as a Christmas gift for our parents, and we liked it so much once it was set up for them that we bought our own when we got home.<br /><br />Since HDTV is the future, getting a set that is HD-ready is a must.  You will be good to go with this television for years to go.  Speaker quality is great, and the design of speakers around the set looks darn good.<br /><br />A word of warning to anyone who buys this--if the picture quality seems \\"off\\" when you first set it up, check the progressive scan settings on the set.  I found that the manufacturer's default setting was causing a lot of problems with picture quality, but by changing it, I got a crystal clear picture.<br /><br />The drawbacks?  I have noticed some slight bending in the horizontal volume line when I am fiddling with that.  I can't tell if it is affecting overall picture quality, but it doesn't seem to be.  I dislike how you have to cycle through ALL of the possible cable, video, and S-video sources, even if you only have three options hooked up to your TV.  You should be able to de-select some of the signals from the cycling when you hit the source button.  And last, there's a slightly annoying beeping noise (akin to Super Mario Brothers) whenever you turn the set on or off.  I haven't figured out how to deactivate that yet!<br /><br />Bottom line--anything close to this in quality and design is going to run you hundreds more.  And the other sets in this price range are inferior and bulky.  This is a great buy.ivate that yet! <br /> <br />Bottom line--anything close to this in quality and design is going to run you hundreds more.  And the other sets in this price range are inferior and bulky.  This is a great buy.