Replace 35" TV with something bigger

Sit closer. I've never seen a projection TV that I could stand to watch. JMHO.

Some of the new HDTV-ready rear projection models are excellent if the convergence is set properly, but this can vary a bit from sample to sample. I own a Hitachi 43" HDTV-ready RPTV and I think it has more detail, depth, and richer color palette than many direct-view models I've seen. I recently saw a 53" HDTV RPTV wide-screen model that looked great too. You may want to check some of these models out. I'm really glad I went for the larger screen. The off-axis viewing problems still exist with PRTVs, but The way my room/seating is arranged it is a non-issue for me. Good Luck!

i AM ALSO GETTING CLOSER TO BUYING A RPTV. iVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH AND NARROWED DOWN TO TOSHIBA 56H80 AND PHILIPS 55 INCHER. gO TO PRICESCAN.COM FOR CHEAPEST PRICE.

As always, it depends on your budget. If you can go >$3500, I'd look at one of the Pioneer Elite PRO models, a Mitsubishi or a Sony. If you want to stay below $3K, I'd look at Toshiba or a cheaper Sony. But, absolutely, upgrade the display if you really like HT, preferably to about 55". It makes the experience MUCH better and, at least for me, the RPTV's look pretty awesome.

I agree that budget is kinda the biggest factor when purchasing a new screen, used or new is the other big factor, IMO. I recently purchased a 100in screen with a front projector and in love with it now, I wonder how I lived with out it. The picture is as good if not better then my 32" toshiba TV, I was not expecting that. I have the projector 13' from the screen and it does not have a problem with 100" at all and when a DVD/movie is 16:9 ratio the screen size is still 87" which is not over whelming at all. I have a slightly smaller home theater room with only 7'6" ceillings(which really sucks), like I said it depends on your budget new my TV set up is a little over $10K but I bought used and have under $2500 into everything, be patient but when you see a good deal pounce upon it. Also with a smallish room a front projector or plasma screen for that matter will make the room seem much larger then it is. Best of luck and let us know how you make out, :-) Tim.