basics (i'm assuming you've got a ps3) is the display, the higher the number the better, PS3 goes up to 1080p and so don't get anything more than that (that's pretty much the top range for most TV's atm) the letter stands for the type of scan's used, p is better than i for gamingand watchingsports e.t.c. Also make sure it's got at least 1 hdmi slot. (very important)
basics (i'm assuming you've got a ps3) is the display, the higher the number the better, PS3 goes up to 1080p and so don't get anything more than that (that's pretty much the top range for most TV's atm) the letter stands for the type of scan's used, p is better than i for gamingand watchingsports e.t.c. Also make sure it's got at least 1 hdmi slot. (very important)
Is it just for YOU in your room? Or is it for a family/living room...? If it is for just you... then get a ~24" 1080 monitor and sit at a desk and play or something... Will save you hundreds of dollars... If it is for a family/living room... then just get a 40"-60" 1080p... just shop around the major brands and see what is the right price for you...
This Sony Bravia 40" 1080p is going for only $900 right now (with free shipping)...
If you are planning on getting a TV under 50", then I wouldn't bother spending more to get one with a native resolution of 1080p. The reason is that you will likely pay more for a TV with 1080p, but still not see that much of difference in sharpness between that and a similar 720p model when the screen size is under 50". This article covers that, and has more information regarding HD resolutions: http://reviews.cnet.com/720p-vs-1080p-hdtv/.
Rear projection TVs are still a great value, you get a pretty large screen for less money than the same size in flat panel (LCD and Plasma), but they do have a narrower viewing angle than flat panels do, so your seating position and the average number of people who will want to watch it at once comes into play. My nephew complained about the viewing angle on his projection TV because he plays Guitar hero while standing, so we moved the TV to the other wall so that he could stand back farther and reduce the angle. A higher TV stand would also have helped.
If you are planning on getting a TV under 50", then I wouldn't bother spending more to get one with a native resolution of 1080p. The reason is that you will likely pay more for a TV with 1080p, but still not see that much of difference in sharpness between that and a similar 720p model when the screen size is under 50". This article covers that, and has more information regarding HD resolutions: http://reviews.cnet.com/720p-vs-1080p-hdtv/.
Rear projection TVs are still a great value, you get a pretty large screen for less money than the same size in flat panel (LCD and Plasma), but they do have a narrower viewing angle than flat panels do, so your seating position and the average number of people who will want to watch it at once comes into play. My nephew complained about the viewing angle on his projection TV because he plays Guitar hero while standing, so we moved the TV to the other wall so that he could stand back farther and reduce the angle. A higher TV stand would also have helped.
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