BEST TV to compliment Blu-Ray?

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Originally Posted by ReduxInflux

for your input. what do you think about these factors regarding the tv market?

a) companies like vizio who continue to compete with the hi-end manufacturers like sony will - in the long run - continue to drive prices down in the 'spirit' of competition.

Absolutley! Nothing wrong with a little heatlhy competition IMO.

Originally Posted by ReduxInflux

b) new technology arriving (laser, sed) to the tv product line that can outperform plasma/lcd, etc...again - driving pricing down but also offering better alternatives....

Nothing wrong with better technologies. However, I hope it doesn't get too much better...I don't want to upgrade my TV too soon!

Originally Posted by ReduxInflux

c) imperfect technology that can only get better but has us settling with 1) poor banding (ive been hearing about this a lot about a wide variety of high end tvs) 2) high maintenance *replacing lightbulbs, worrying about burned in areas or dead cells, pixels, etc... while the kinks get worked out...leading me to...

1) you get what you pay for. I have had no problems w/banding, etc.
2)plasma&lcd no bulbs to replace, dead pixels...hopefully not too many..no problems thus far!

Originally Posted by ReduxInflux

d) with blu-ray (and regretably hd dvd) steadily making their way into the mainstream and cable co's being forced by law to broadcast in hd by 2009, tv technology will only get better quicker, not to mention more competitive as time trudges on. who knows whats in store for us before the dawn of the new decade?

Only can lead to good things!

Originally Posted by ReduxInflux

a few grand is not something to be wasted. its an investment. do i wait or do i buy now? that is the question. will the marriage of patience and reason last or will perceived 'need' and impulse give in?

You could drive yourself insane on this final question! I debated and debated, and finally settled on my current TV. Low and behold Pioneer announced 1080P plasmas for the same price I bought mine for being released in september! Oh well. There will ALWAYS be something just a little better coming out, no matter how long you wait. Just do some good research, be confident in your decision and enjoy your purchase. IMO!!!