Need help finding good HDTV for PS3.

So I need a smaller HDTV for my room but I have some questions.

I need a TV that doesn't give me black bars while playing PS3, that is something that for some reason I can't stand.

I want to get something around 28 to 32 inches, does 1080p matter at that size? I have an HDMI cable for my PS3 so if I do get a 720p TV would I be able to use HDMI or do I need 1080p?

Does anyone know of a good HDTV that is about 28 to 32 inches that is great for PS3 around the price range of $400?

Most 720p sets also have HDMI inputs, so that's not a problem. As for the difference: it depends how close you are to the screen, but in general I don't see 1080p vs. 720p differences on a 32 in. set when playing even five feet away. 1080p is more of a 40"+ difference-maker.

So I need a smaller HDTV for my room but I have some questions.

I need a TV that doesn't give me black bars while playing PS3, that is something that for some reason I can't stand.

I want to get something around 28 to 32 inches, does 1080p matter at that size? I have an HDMI cable for my PS3 so if I do get a 720p TV would I be able to use HDMI or do I need 1080p?

Does anyone know of a good HDTV that is about 28 to 32 inches that is great for PS3 around the price range of $400?

tman93

Ok here is the low down on tvs for you.

720p is just fine in anything 32 inch and smaller. the 1080p in a tv that size is overkill.

Now for the brands.

Samsung is rated number one right now. Then sony. I like a samsung set much more then a sony, main reason being is that sony doesnt have true colors sometimes. Some of sonys reds look like an off red or a washed out red. Not much of fan of that.

Now for a good set that will be about 500 or less is a Vizio. Vizios used to be crappy tvs about 2ish years ago when they first came out. But now in the past few months they have really upd there game and they have some very nice sets. Nice thing about Vizio also is that they are made right here in America. to be exact they are made in Irvine, California.

So i hope you find a nice set =] and i hope this helped.

I have the perfect answer: Look in shops.groundgamer

look for a TV that has a good number of inputs and 720p is all you need. I shopped for an hdtv a year ago and ended up with a 42" plasma Panasonic. What I learned from the whole thing is don't worry about reviews so much. Unless you just love to sit there and analyze how your image looks, it really doesn't matter that much. They all look good. I think any sharp, panasonic, sony, or samsung would work out well. Just look around at the stores in your area and find the one with the features you want that is the cheapest. Iv never had good luck with "off brand" electronics, but maybe the Visio's and other brands are ok. I would stick with name brand, though.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813974&CatId=3649

1080P through HDMI and component! Just thought I'd post this, Bought my first LCD monitor from Sceptre 4 years ago and still not a single problem, Upgraded recently to a 24" and loving it.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8636675&type=product&id=1194054017282 Would this be good assuming I need a good HDTV for PS3 (not perfect) and TV viewing in my price range. It is very important that this won't give me black bars this is key.tman93

Man by the time you pay tax youd be better off checking the web for a little better TV with no tax. Just saying.

Sites you should check out are

tigerdirect.com

newegg.com

I'm waiting for this tv to come out. So if you can wait I recommend this. Best bang for buck!!!!

http://cnettv.cnet.com/9742-1_53-50075277.html?tag=mncol

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10302894-1.html?tag=mncol

As long as its good for games and some TV and won't give me black bars, as I will be watching most of my TV and movies on my 60 inch Sony. This is just a smaller TV for my PS3.tman93