so i'm looking at LCD tvs for the bedroom. it's an apartment so i don't want the whole home theatre set up there, i think the TV alone would suffice. i'm debating between 27" and 32" (need to measure my viewing distance and all) and my budget is <1,000 CDN. what would you recommend? i've been looking at:

Samsung LN32A550
Samsung LN32A650
Samsung LN27A450
Sony, Sharp and Panasonic

i'm not 'partial' to any particular brands but my personal experience has been good with samsung displays and i find the sony premium to be a little steep for the value.

thanks!

hello?

I currently have a Samsung LN32A550 in my dorm room. It looks just amazing and is about the perfect size for a dorm room. I also set it up in my bed room and home before I moved in and it worked just as good as it does in the dorm room.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/sitewidesea...amp;N=90000141+

There are sales on 32" 's at CC right now.

I would recommend this one:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-32-XBR...roductDetail.do

I have the LN52A650 and I love it... based on the reviews it has been said that the picture quality has exceeded Sonys bravia for this generation.. I am not sure of the differences between the 550 and 650 as far as specs or price... check out amazon for the lower prices than your average CC or BB stores...

LN32A650 - $949@ Amazon
32-inch Model Adds

* Full 1080p HD
* 15,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio (this doesnt make sense since the 550 shows 30,000:1)
* 5 ms response time
* New -- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
* 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
* 4 HDMI 1.3 port: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more)
* 2 Component inputs
* Wiselink
* Wheel Key Remote
* Ultra Clear Panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
* Hidden, downward-firing speakers
* Entertainment, Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
* Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources

LN32A550 - $879 @ amazon
* New -- 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 15,000:1 on 2007 models (15,000 on 32-inch and 37-inch models) (Learn more)
* New -- Fast 5ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
* Full 1080p HD (Learn more)
* 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (Learn more)
* 3 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant (Learn more)
* USB 2.0 port: connect devices directly to your HDTV--view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system
* DNIe Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance (Learn more)
* Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more)
* Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range (Learn more)
* Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
* V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
* Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
* Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
* Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
* Swivel stand included
* 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support

both are tempting though from the looks of it sony is out of my price range...the 13% tax here in ontario is quite a deal-killer. thanks though.

i looked up some comparisons between samsung 550 and 650 and besides the wiselink think, there's little difference other than the dnie+ and dnie+ pro...any idea on what the difference here approximately is?

i can't find 550 at samsung.ca ...discontinued? 450 is still there..