LCD Television Noise ???

I cannot afford Plasma and anyway the largest size that will fit my furniture is 26-inch. Thus I am seriously considering the Sony KDL-26S3000.

Based upon a very small sampling, I wouldn't worry about it at all. We (well, I) bought a dirt-cheap HD LCD this summer for eventual college use next year. Just went checking that & all the other LCDs in the house - the only noise I could hear was from the el cheapo and that was only a very faint florescent light-like white noise when the backlight came on and that lasted for at most 30 seconds. It was not detectable at all by the third time I turned the TV on, and I was maybe 12-15" away to be able to hear it at all. You should be able to try the on/off test in the store but I'd wager you'll hear nothing, too.

I'd agree w/ Pdn - check for features you want. For 720P @ 26" practically anything will work OK - and if I'm remembering the right one then the 26S3000 is a very nice unit that had decent blacks, too. Looked way better than the plasmas ;~) (for those of us who hate the obvious screen door from most plasmas).

I have the Sony KDL-26S3000 and I don’t hear any high pitched noise. I have 3 LCD monitors of different sizes and not one whines. If you buy the LCD monitor from a local retailer like Best Buy or Circuit City. You can return it. Also, I think the LCD monitors of this size are nicer than plasma. Crisp, vibrant. The new LCD's are getting better and better...

None of my LCD's make a drop of noise.
I love Samsungs (15" & 40"). Sony would be my second choice.
However, for the price, my 21" Westinghouse monitor can't be beat if you don't need sound.

Thanks everyone, for your input! Since we are on the subject, here are the LCD televisions between which I am trying to choose:
Panasonic TC-26LX70
Samsung LN-T2653H
Sony KDL-26S3000 (second choices KDL-26ML130, KDL-26M3000)
Toshiba 26HL67
Opinions, please, Mr. Spock?