Buying a new HD TV for gaming and computer

[AndrewD1022]

So I have around $1000 to spend on a new TV, give or take. I have been looking mostly at rear projection because of the size and the price. However, I am worried about the refresh rates with the gaming.

1080p is also something I would like with the TV I choose. There have been some deals on the Panasonic with the LiFi bulb that has a 5 year warranty. Also, there is a Samsung from Circuit City that is $1000 that does 1080p.

I haven't ruled out LCD or Plasma however I have room for a bigger TV and I would like a bigger screen. So if anyone has any ideas on a good TV for the price I am up for any help.

Also, I have a room that can be very dark and I will sit about 8-10 feet away. The viewing angles are not a big deal for me since I will have one main couch right at the TV and then a few seats just around it. I plan on having a receiver that upconverts to 1080i its a Onkyo TX-SR605 so I would also like it to have HDMI.

This is a link to the TV I am looking at.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ele/771540648.html


Thanks for everyone's help.

[kevinw]

Any 1080p DLP would give you the 50 inch or bigger size you would want. I like Samsung personally for DLP.

[AndrewD1022]

Yeah, DLPs are nice but I was also considering the Sony SXRD screens or maybe a LCD screen. I think I am going to stick with the rear projection though, as long as it will look good with the PS3 and Xbox 360.

[kevinw]

DLP is rear projection. Very few if any LCDs are rear projection anymore. LCD is flatpanel.

[kevinw]

Now the TV on craigslist looks pretty nice for a grand.

[AndrewD1022]

Thanks, I think I will pick up the Panasonic. Has anyone seen this TV or knows how it looks with fast motion or with video games?

[kevinw]

I looked up reviews on this TV. You need to make sure they are not selling because of the on/off problem.

[AndrewD1022]

What kind of problem is that? I looked at some reviews but didn't find anyone saying anything about that.