i'm not into the tech stuff on these tv but is the money worth getting the xbr model.could i, being just a regular vewier tell the difference between the two.i was also looking at a 30 inch loewe aconda that i could pick up for about 1500.so i'm looking at the sony 30 xbr for 1700 on sale the loewe for 1500 and the plain 30 sony for about 1200.does anyone know if and or when sony might come out with a 27 inch widescreen in plain or xbr.looking to put something nice in the bedroom.i'm putting it on top of an armwier.thanks chris

Are you talking about direct view sets? If so, make sure the armoire can support the weight of these sets. All fine sets, I'd be happy with either XBR or Loewe.

i think it would hold it.not sure

While you probably will get good peformance from either of the three, the Aconda is probably considered to be the best judging from the reviews I have seen. Has it been discontinued? That price seems to be much lower than I remember.

Mark

i found an outlet store that has about 4 30 inch left in black.brand new in the box.they also have the 38 for 2500 or 2800 .

What store is it? I would like to see that set.

Mark

This may be coming out of the blue for you but if you are considering a high definition display purchase, please forget direct view, CRT bottles.

I already own a very nice home theater system based around a projection TV, but I'm looking for a bedroom set. The Aconda has received rave reviews from all of the most respected Video magazines and as such deserves consideration for the type of application that I am considering.

Mark

Jim, this may also be coming out of the blue, but there are those who prefer direct view. It is widely known that they still have the best presentation of the color black. Here is an interesting article weighing the pros/cons of display technologies, it is excellent (in my opinion)

http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/specsformats/displays_LCD_DLP_plasma1.html

I just was in Sears Sunday and the tube 16:9 screen Samsung is on sale for $599.99 . This is a 26inch HDTV ready set. I saw the 30inch 16:9 Samsung and this price point will mean this beauty goes in my bed room. You will need a set top box with this television but I have seen them as low as $299.00

mark,thats what i was looking at also was putting it in the bedroom.i did look at the 26 samsung but it doesn't have pip.and there is nothing better than laying in bed and watching the wings and the pistons kick butt at the same time with pip.i think i'm going with the loewe for 1599

From what I've head you can't go wrong with the Aconda. What is the name of the store you are dealing with?

Mark

the great indoors

I have the 34" Widescreen Sony (non-XBR), and I haven't regretted buying it! I love it! I have a 1 bedroom apartment and it's prefect for my living room. I was debating on getting the XBR, but i decided to go with the non-xbr model.

HD pictures on it are absolutely gorgeous!!

34 would be to big for my bedroom for where i want to put it.al have you ever seen the loewe model.i has a hell of a picture.again i have to talk the wife in spending 1500 or so on a tv for the bedroom