[Pc_Support] Philips 30" CRT 16:9 TV w/ATSC for $398, 26-32" LCDs $500-800 these days ...

[Bryan J. Smith]

Philips has a similiar model to my 30" CRT 16:9 TVs, only it has ATSC
built-in for over-the-air HDTV, as well as 2x component and 1x HDMI
inputs:
http://dealnews.com/deals/Refurbished-Philips-30-Widescreen-Tube-HDTV-w-HDMI-for-398-shipped/133258.html

These are really 540p/1080i units, and don't do 720p (or downconvert),
but they are excellent if some of your inputs are still 480i (non-HDTV
cable/satellite) or 480p (DVD), as well as for watching newer 1080i
channels or a XBox 360.

I've also started to notice 26-27" 720p/768 LCDs are dropping to $500
regularly, and 27, 30 and even 32" 720p/768 LCDs, some even with ATSC
built-in, are also $700-800.  Some are more video/consumer in refresh
time -- e.g., 22-25ms -- but some are even gamer-level -- e.g.,
4-16ms.  If you're in the market, keep checking DealNews.COM
regularly.

Most 720p/768 LCDs aren't ideal for 480i or 480p/DVD, especially not
anything VHS, but they are superb for HDTV, XBox 360 (720p), retro
gaming boxes (if they have VGA in -- I run Windows 98SE with old games
at 1024x768 and even a few at 1280x768 widescreen), etc...