Sony has not innovated anything in televisions since the Trinitron. Instead they put all of there marbles into PS3 and Blu-Ray technology. Sony is relying on Brand recognition alone right now in my opinion. Sharp has been innovating there LCD flat panels with each generation. Also Sharp is one of the few manufacturers that makes it's own glass. My advice would also to be to stay with LCD over Plasma if it's not a dedicated room. The scale of the screen you are buying 32" should garner great results up to 1080i. Plasma really shines at sizes over 60" and also draw more energy than LCD. Also you did not mention if both sets were 720p or 1080p? You only need 1080p if you are using Blu-Ray or a supporting gaming console. A 1080p set will also help in the up conversion process of older DVD's. Other than that save some bucks and go with a 720p set which will also do 1080i. Remember all US HDTV broadcast are only up 1080i.

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• OT Electronics advice needed. I need to buy a 32' HDTV. I can get a Sharp - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 14:08:51 (73 views)
  • Thanks to all. Based on opinions here, and the price ($595 at Crutchfield, no - JerrytheK 2008-05-06 11:45:59 (37 views)
    • Hey Jerry, got a link to the model you bought? - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-05-07 07:53:50 (28 views)
    • Good price for sure (nt) - Rogue7 2008-05-06 12:32:58 (28 views)
  • I would choose a Samsung based on price and quality - hypercritic 2008-05-06 02:49:29 (35 views)
  • Going by brand I'd go with Sharp over Sony right now. - louiseven 2008-05-05 22:58:38 (24 views)
  • Sony. Love my Grand Wega (nt) - Stu 2008-05-05 22:33:29 (22 views)
    • + (nt) - Rogue7 2008-05-06 00:01:07 (26 views)
  • My POV as owner of a Sony, Panasonic and Samsung HDTV - sdmike 2008-05-05 20:18:44 (42 views)
  • Here is my set-up (pic) (url) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-05-05 19:37:18 (129 views)
    • WHAT!!! Jumbo shrimp for only 11.99!! That's a deal! (nt) - mahmudb 2008-05-05 20:39:35 (25 views)
      • Watch out though, prices higher in Times Square and Hawaii. (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-05-05 21:34:02 (33 views)
    • My setup speaks for itself (pic) - Frick 2008-05-05 20:25:13 (85 views)
  • my gf has sharp and my dad has bravia and honestly i can't tell a difference - JibbaJabba 2008-05-05 17:45:48 (36 views)
  • I am very happy with samsung. (nt) - jogamile 2008-05-05 16:54:19 (25 views)
    • Ditto, Samsung is the current top dog - Brian 2008-05-05 17:43:06 (37 views)
      • Thanks for the tip on Samsung. I'll add that to the list to check out. (nt) - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 18:41:56 (25 views)
  • If the Sharp has 120 Hz frame rate conversion... - Imolatony 2008-05-05 16:43:59 (23 views)
  • IMHO - Mitz for rear proj; Samsung or LG for LCD or DLP. (nt) - TxDarth 2008-05-05 16:40:05 (27 views)
  • I'm sold on LG - dj37027 2008-05-05 16:23:01 (47 views)
    • How about this from Crutchfield, a 'scratch and dent' 32' LG LCD for - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 19:05:52 (37 views)
      • I'm tired, here's the URL (url) - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 19:22:04 (31 views)
  • SONY - Lawguy 2008-05-05 16:12:35 (21 views)
  • Maybe it is just me, but every Sony I have owned has let me down. - Redneckarsulm 2008-05-05 14:18:48 (27 views)
  • Re: OT Electronics advice needed. I need to buy a 32' HDTV. I can get a Sharp - Simeon 2008-05-05 14:15:00 (53 views)
    • Thanks. I'll widen the search to plasma. (nt) - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 14:17:04 (37 views)
      • NO, not at altitude! You'll get he hum, ask me how I know. - Magnum 2008-05-05 14:40:54 (34 views)
        • Re: NO, not at altitude! - Simeon 2008-05-05 14:59:16 (27 views)
          • GO OLD SCHOOL! 19'' Philco with a rotary dial! Retro is the best! (nt) - bghark 2008-05-05 16:25:30 (23 views)
          • That's right it's the altitude that just kills the experience. - Magnum 2008-05-05 16:10:13 (21 views)
            • One more reason to stay at the beach. (nt) - Frickkin Rogue 2008-05-05 17:09:50 (26 views)
        • You believe this to be all plasmas? If so that sux (nt) - Frickkin Rogue 2008-05-05 14:55:34 (29 views)
          • Plasmas may be out, because I only need a 32''. That's the biggest - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 16:10:09 (18 views)
  • And that would be a 32 inch, not foot! (nt) - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 14:09:18 (34 views)
    • OK, it's Monday. The Sony would be $900. (nt) - JerrytheK 2008-05-05 14:11:40 (38 views)
      • Re: OK, it's Monday. The Sony would be $900. - mcdowall 2008-05-06 02:53:34 (24 views)
      • For the price difference I would lean towards the Sony - 04sshd 2008-05-05 14:16:21 (37 views)
        • Re: For the price difference I would lean towards the Sony - mcdowall 2008-05-06 07:43:29 (15 views)