Looking for an LCD display for the bedroom

[boboi]

I'm quite new to the world of lcd's- I've been wanting to replace a 27" analog Toshiba for a while now. I've been wanting to upgrade size and quality. The tv will be for a bedroom with a viewing distance of about 8 feet away. With that said, a 32" display would be a sure fit, but is 37" a bit much at that distance? I've been looking at the TOSHIBA REGZA 37HL67 which I can get on amazon.com for about $900 with free shipping. It's not full 1080p- but it seems like a steal for that price. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[Gasman]

At that distance, 1080p would not be discernable until about 50" TV.

Your question which size for that distance, generally it is 1.25 to 2.0 times the screen width (can be a preference)
But by optometrists point of view, if I recall correctly they prefer the 2.0 distance for safe viewing.
That being said, 1.5 is the norm.
So 32" will actually be small. 42" would be ideal 46" would not hurt, and 50" is kinda pushing it (IMO).


LOL, however, I watch a 50" at 8', the 42" at about 9', and the 96" at 12'.

So no worries on being to big with 32", your eyes will be quite safe at that distance, and 720p would be all that is needed (for TV and movie watching).

But if you find a deal on 42" (or 46") 720p, I would suggest not passing it up.

 

[gus6464]

I'm quite new to the world of lcd's- I've been wanting to replace a 27" analog Toshiba for a while now. I've been wanting to upgrade size and quality. The tv will be for a bedroom with a viewing distance of about 8 feet away. With that said, a 32" display would be a sure fit, but is 37" a bit much at that distance? I've been looking at the TOSHIBA REGZA 37HL67 which I can get on amazon.com for about $900 with free shipping. It's not full 1080p- but it seems like a steal for that price. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Go to Best Buy right now. They have a Panasonic 42" 768p plasma for $899. It is special model that was made specially for black friday but it is the same TV as the PX75U. I was at my local BB earlier and they had a couple.

 

[boboi]

At that distance, 1080p would not be discernable until about 50" TV.

Your question which size for that distance, generally it is 1.25 to 2.0 times the screen width (can be a preference)
But by optometrists point of view, if I recall correctly they prefer the 2.0 distance for safe viewing.
That being said, 1.5 is the norm.
So 32" will actually be small. 42" would be ideal 46" would not hurt, and 50" is kinda pushing it (IMO).


LOL, however, I watch a 50" at 8', the 42" at about 9', and the 96" at 12'.

So no worries on being to big with 32", your eyes will be quite safe at that distance, and 720p would be all that is needed (for TV and movie watching).

But if you find a deal on 42" (or 46") 720p, I would suggest not passing it up.

Thanks for the speedy response! I was at my local Costco the other day and saw the TOSHIBA REGZA 37HL167 on display and thought it didn't seem as big as I had hoped a 37" display would be. Taking that into consideration, I will be opting for a 42" 720p display. However, I will have to save up for it as my current budget will not allow for this purchase at the moment. Between Toshiba, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony, is there really a difference in picture quality that corresponds with the prices that are reflected by each of the different brands? Under $1,500.00, am I better off going with a Panasonic TH-42PX77U, Panasonic TH-42PX75U or a Toshiba REGZA 42HL67? I'm also open to any other options if these aren't as great as they seem. Thanks!

 

[boboi]

Go to Best Buy right now. They have a Panasonic 42" 768p plasma for $899. It is special model that was made specially for black friday but it is the same TV as the PX75U. I was at my local BB earlier and they had a couple.

Thanks for the speedy reply. I actually saw an add for this special in my local paper and it seemed like a steal! However, I didn't go to BB on black Friday, but I will be sure to head back over there soon!