"Sum1" <shridurga@-spamoff-yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bd9b7u$2l4h$4@nwall1.odn.ne.jp...
> I want to buy a tv, about 28-31 inch.
>
> Really, I want a monitor for my dvd and video player.  I haven't watched
> terrestrial or satellite broadcasts for more than 8 years and don't want
to
> start now.
>
> So I don't need a tv with a built-in BS tuner, but if it's nearlly
> impossible to find one without one preinstalled then so be it.
>
> I'd love one of those thin tvs, but a tube set is about 1/3 the price.
>
> Any recommendations or caveats about brands or models?
>
> -------
>
> Also, I should have fiber optic cable installed for internet use within
the
> next month.  Might I also have tv options?
>

Check this list of the best selling televisions from www.kakaku.com -
http://tinyurl.com/f5bp

I always check what Japanese electronics nerds are buying and then compare
that with what looks good in the shops, is in my price range and has the
desired features. If your Japanese is up to it read the customer reviews at
KAKAKU.  Japan always seems to be at least 8-10 months ahead of everywhere
else when it comes to popular consumer electronics so the 'best buy' as
featured on an English site could already be a dinosaur here.

jonathan