Which TV is better?

Ignore the prices.

This TV offers 1080p resolution, but uses Component Video (BNC) connectors. It also has no speakers, which isn't a problem because it's going to be hooked to a surround sound system and it has no HDTV Tuner, which I believe also isn't a problem so long as my cable box does. Correct?

This TV only offers 1080i resolution, however it uses HDMI for it's connector. Apparently, at short distances, you shouldn't notice a difference between component and HDMI, but HDMI is still supposed to be better overall. It also has speakers and an HDTV Tuner.

So my first question is, which of the two is a better TV? How much better would you say it is? ... and also, am I right that Digital Cable Boxes (may) have an HDTV Tuner and that the first TV would display this so long as the cable box has it? What about DVDs and Blu-Ray? Does it need a tuner for that?

Thanks.

As long as the cable box has an HD tuner you will get the HD picture... BUT the TV still has to be HD ready.

As for which one is better? That is up to personal taste. Personally if I had to choose between those two, I would take the first. But then all the HD and digital stuff does not matter too much to me, as long as I can see my favorite shows :p

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Actually, I am not too crazy about the plasma screens. I personally feel the LCD's are a better choice. too many horror stories about the plasma's going out.
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Personally I like projectors over TVs. Shame that a HD projector is so much money.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889210008

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