So if you want to know my gaming deal, I basically go from two different setups continuously. One is the setup at my parents house, which is a fantastically giant HDTV. I love it and it truly brings the 360 out. The other setup is with an okay CRT 20 inch television which I have when I am at school. The comparison is clear, but it is all I have. The problem I have is that the HDTV is down in a family room which gets used regularly. I also just have this weird pet peeve about wanting to play video games in the comfort in my own room. Don't ask me why, I just feel that it is nicer and more relaxed for some reason. So soon I think I am going to get an HDTV. I need one because playing a 360 on a CRT does not compare, especially once you see what you have on an HDTV.
I was looking at this TV:
http://www.insignia-products.com/p-101-insignia-30-flat-tube-hdtv.aspx
It seems highly affordable and practical. Anyone know if this TV is good or not? I heard that it eventually had some problems but some said it worked great. Either way, it is the cheapest HDTV I could find. I also for some reason like how it is a tube television and has a bulky back. I'm just old school like that. Plus, I know companies know they can make you spend so much more money on a TV just because it is flat. I don't need that luxury. I just need a nice HDTV that I can count on. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
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I was really unhappy with it. The color and contrast were awful. There were noticeable streaks on the screen when there were a lot of blues or greens. It was really distracting on the ocean in windwaker.
Eventually it got to the point where the picture would drop out and I'd have to slap the TV to make it come back.
As quaint as slapping the TV was, I eventually got sick of it.
I'd suggest reading a lot of user reviews and making sure you see it in person displaying the kind of content you'd use it for (games) before making a final decision.
But damn it, my roommates better fucking pitch in on a HDTV for the living room sometime soon.
Oh, and always go with an LCD over a plasma. They're more energy efficient when comparing one of each at the same screen size. :)
I had a nice 27" Toshiba that lasted for like 9 years.
I have a great Samsung 26" HD that I've had for 3 years that's doing great.
Check it out.
Also I hear the forum is a good place to ask *hint hint*