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I like plasma flat panels, but they tend to use quite a lot more power than CCFL LCD's at the same brightness level for similar sized units, and some models generate a LOT of heat. That's why I think if you have no plans for 3-D TV, the Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX500 I mentioned would be perfect for you. It's got all the features you need, especially since you didn't say you wanted the Internet widgets found on some higher-end flat panels nowadays. I'd also match it with a good Sony Blu-ray player like the BDP-S570, though I'd recommend you upgrade the firmware on the Sony player to the latest version, though.

72 posted on 09/14/2010 7:41:00 PM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)

Internet widgets? Can you summarize features?

74 posted on 09/14/2010 8:32:25 PM PDT by Tunehead54 (Nothing funny here ;-)

Thanks for the information. I will definitely look at that Sony, especially since I think that it is a matte screen. We will probably use a PS3 on that set for the B-R and for internet, so the widgets are not necessary.

I'm getting closer! Whew!

80 posted on 09/15/2010 6:22:20 AM PDT by StrictTime (I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused.)

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