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Which 16:9, 46" RPT--Toshiba v. Sony

Due to space (and wife) constraints, I need to get a 46" RPT. I'm having a hard time deciding between the new Toshiba 46in. Cinema Series that comes out next month ($2000) or the Sony KP-46WT500 available now for $1600. Apparentely the Toshiba will have upgrade any signal to 1080i. The Sony probably doesn't have as many bells and whistles. Does anyone have either of these??
Also, any other models in that price range I should look at. Thanks in advance
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kurt_tank
1,189 posts
 
I have to agree with both of the other respondents. Pioneer Elite is the Premier Rear Projection TV (RPT) manufacturer, and Mitsubishi is the next best. (I have the Mitsubishi 46" Table Top myself, as it was about 1/3 less than the Pioneer Elite). The regular pioneer line is almost as good as the Mitsubishi.
Note, that the 46" Mitsubishi is discontinued, although they now have both a 42" table top, and a free standing 48" RPT.

Good Luck!
jsawhitlock
302 posts
 
The toshiba gets my vote, just picked up the 57 incher and it's killer, second choice would be the hitachi and forget the mitsubushi and sony! Just my .02 worth!
Happy tv buying!
wstritt
170 posts
 
Not to change the subject, but any opinion on best 50" plasma?
audiobugged
528 posts
 
BEST 50" PLASMA???......AGAIN PIONEER ELITE!!!
2ND WOULD BE PANASONIC PLASMAS OVER PIONEER NON-ELITE MODELS.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
My advice is to do your research on everything out there, go with the company that has the best after sale service. Make sure their is more than one service center in your area should you need it for that brand, they do not fix these big TVs in your living room, they take with-$$$ and may have it for some time. Go to avsforum.com and read about any and all problems, lots of info. on this site. Good luck.
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