I am In the market for a direct view HDTV I already have the perfect
tv in mind except it does not have RBG input for my laptop, that tv is
the Sony KV-32HV600. I have read a little about RGB to Componet video
converters that might work but not very well. If you can find me a tv
that suites all these needs or a good way to see the laptop on the tv
Sony KV-32HV600 that will work for me.
One last thing if there is a technogly or feature that I would regret
not having let know if you can.

Thanks ease99

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Request for Question Clarification by snapanswer-ga on 04 Jan 2004 16:25 PST

Does your laptop have a DVI output or a VGA output?

Which laptop do you have?

Do you have a preference for the 4:3 aspect ratio and a standard TV? 
Are you opposed to the 16:9 wider aspect ratio found on many LCD and
Plasma HDTV displays?

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Clarification of Question by ease99-ga on 05 Jan 2004 16:23 PST

My laptop has vga output. The laptop is the toshiba satellite I want
to stick with 4:3 standard tube tv for now.

ease99 --

In case you are unaware of it, there are direct-view (i.e., CRT) HDTV
sets on the market that have a 16:9 aspect ratio display.  The last
time I checked, they come with screen sizes of up to 34" diagonal, so
they are fine for use in a small room.  They cost much less than
comparable LCD and (especially) plasma models, and I think that they
have a sharper picture than either of those alternatives.  Their
downsides are their limited screen size and their bulk (although the
34" Toshiba I have is really not much bulkier that the 27" Sony it
replaced).

markj-ga

The only reason I am not ready to move to 16:9 is that most programing
about (95 percent) for many years will continue to be 4:3 I don't like
the bars on each side of the screen nor do I like the streched mode
that make people look bloated.
Thanks for the comment.
Ease99