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Originally Posted by Emmerich
Is there a rule of thumb or guidelines for determining the optimal screen size based on the size of your viewing room and the various viewing positions? I was at a buddys house and he has a brand new 50 inch plasma. Within 10 feet it was not pleasant to look at, but further back it was fine.
thanks
Fred
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There are SEVERAL rules that vary by a factor of at least 2. You can go to www.highdefforum.com if you want "dig in" to this issue. My opinion is you want a screen size 1/3 of the distance you will sit from it. For example if you sit 8 feet away then get a 32". However, many people say 1/2. The main thing to know is that in the store, the sets look MUCH SMALLER than they will in your living room. Unless of course you have a giant living room.
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