32" HD LCD TV for £500

[IDmark]

Hello all,

I am looking for some advice and / or recommendations.

Here is my situation:

- I am willing to spend approx £500
- I would like a 32" TV
- I will be using it with Xbox360, PS2, Panasonic DVP5960 up-scaling DVD player, Philips DTR210/05 Set Top Box and more eventually
- Viewing distance of about about 6.5ft
- Would like 2 HDMI ports for future expansion (Sky HD / PS3 / etc)

Here are a few examples of what I think I am looking for:

- Toshiba 32" 32WL66 £499.99 Delivered @ Play.com
- Samsung LE32R74BD 32" £508.77 Delivered @ DigitalDirect.co.uk
- Sony Bravia 32" KDL32S2030U £538.90 Delivered @ DigitalDirect.co.uk

From looking at the physical models in the shops, I am drawn specifically to the Sony, but I would really prefer to find something sub £500.

Since, I could get the Samsung LE26R74BDX 26" @ Dabs.com for £400 and put the saved cash towards something else - one final question, at 6ft away, is it really benificial for me to go for 32" over 26" ?

Thank you in advance for any input.

 

[IDmark]

Also liking the Sharp LC-32SA1E 32" from http://www.ajelectronics.co.uk at £499.99 delivered

 

[nokiauk]

could also consider the new Toshiba 32C3030 from Beyond Television at £525.

http://www.beyondtelevision.co.uk/thisProduct.asp?ID=856