Is 1k$ enough for a decent HDTV?

I want to jump aboard the HD train, but i basically only care about 360 games.... So i dont want to spend my life savings.
Is there any models around 7-800 that would fit the job? Im hoping for a 27-30 inch maybe

Wow Dead, some of those look right up my alley. Im not a tech guy as much as i love games... But 360 cant do 1080p? Is that a big deal? Id of thought more people would have whined about that.Witchsight

Yes, depending on size and brand you can find one for a $1000 between 32-42" easily. Start doing some research on what's out there.LINKloco

+1 to the above quote.

Also, I agree with Deadmeat but feel the need to just mention that you'll want to think about how long it will be before you want to upgrade again. For example, if you buy a PS3 next year you'd miss out on the 1080p if you buy a 720 today. Just food for thought.

No matter how you slice it, you should absolutely be able to get a decent TV for your price range.

One other tip- check Amazon's prices. I got a 62" Samsung DLP for hundreds less than any of the local retailers AND free shipping to boot!

Well i am NOT an extremist when it comes to upgrading... Thats why i can never play PC games. So if i can get myself a decent tv i will be a happy camper for years. But yes some shopping is due for sure.

I havnt done much purchasing online for things like this, Amazon is new items right? ANd i guess i dont have to ask how reputable they are... the prices seem great though.. and free shipping? :o

Brand new TV, exactly what would have received from Best Buy, but several hundred cheaper and delivered to my door for free.

Oh and a note about shipping: the shipping company will call you to schedule a delivery appointment, so don't worry about your brand new rig sitting out on your front porch to be stolen or rained on ;)

I have the 37" version of that Toshiba TV (the 37HL57) and it's been pretty good. My only complaints - ghosts a tiny bit in dark scenes with certain inputs (mostly upscaling old game systems), and the PC input doesn't seem to support widescreen, but that may just be my laptop's video card or something.

Certainly cheap enough, and much, much nicer than the no-name brands you find at Walmart or Costco. I've seen the 37" version hit $800 and the 32" one has fallen below $600 before.

Also, I have very few complaints about its upscaling performance for crappier signals, since 480p upscaled on the TV looks identical to another device upscaling to 1080i directly.

edit - looks like it's $800 this week at Future Shop.

Crap, Amazon seemed great, but seeing as im in canada i dunno. i checked Amazon.ca... and it is AWFUL. There isnt even an option for electronics :?Witchsight

Yep, we Canadians are always behind the Americans in everything. Were like the younger brother who gets the hand-me downs.

You have to live in the U.S to buy those tv's. If your looking for quality and size doesn't matter much to you...try a 32 inch Samsung, it's only around $800 and great quality. You don't need 1080p at that size, since it wouldn't make a difference visually. http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10086219&catid=2324

Here's the thing.

1) It's really hard to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p. You have to REALLY squint to notice the difference, and only if you have side-by-side comparison. I'm not kidding. Now, the difference between the two resolutions become more and more pronounced the larger the size of the TV, though, so you should keep that in mind. Getting a 32"? stick to 720p. It's cheaper, and at 32" I would be frankly amazed if you could tell the difference. 55"? Ok, at that size 1080p might make sense.

2) Don't get hung up on brand names. Sony TVs, for instance, tend to be overpriced. It's not that Sony makes bad TVs (actually their TVs are quite good), but they're not that good. You could get an equally good TV for almost 3/4 the price if you're willing to go Samsung or Panasonic. Go LG or Vizio and it goes down even more. And if you're willing to go with the unknown brands you could get like a 50" Plasma for $1000 (not recommended though, because unknown brands tend to not be the best quality).

My recommendation? Shop around online, where there aren't pushy clerks trying to sell you things. Find a TV that looks about right, and seems the right price. Print out the TV's specs and price, (along with 2-3 other similar choices in that price range), and THEN go to the store, armed with that information. If the store sells the TV at 2000, but you found the same one online for $1000, don't be afraid to show that printout to the store manager. He just might be willing to offer a discount, or even match the price. Remember, you can always just threaten to buy it from the online store.

The only reason I suggest you go to the brick-and-mortar store in the first pace is so you can see the TV for yourself. Pictures can never substitute for seeing it for real. NEVER buy a TV online without seeing it in real life first. Just resist the clerks trying to sell the TV if you KNOW you can get it cheaper online.

Ok, sorry to bump but this thread is really helpful.

Ive been shopping a bit and have it narrowed down a little. LG look fine to me, or another company along those lines. I think i want to stick to 720p and something around 32". Ill have to hit Futureshop armed with my new info! ;)