Called up sharp. First cr rep was like, dont buy it, they aren't authorized. When I talked to someone more technical, they were like as long as its not bstock, refurb, they dont care.
But now, I am seriously looking at how much $1300 is and I think that wouldn't be a wise investment for a college grad just starting to work. Now I think I will look at sets $700 or less out the door. Circuit city has an EDTV sharp aquos 20" 4:3 for $617. I would really like to have 1080i for use for gt4 on my ps2. But overall, I would think 1080i would be a better investment even if the native screen is a 4:3...no? Oh well, dunno if I should look at any of the no name brands, or bite the bullet with a crt...