[wasabisashimi]

buying a new TV, help me choose size?

Go as big as my budget allows me? or buy perfect size for the right viewing distance?

In other words, should i buy a 50 inch for viewing distance of about 2meter-2.5 meters (measured from sofa to TV ), or a 42 inch TV. The price difference is about 200 bux.

Mind you that I don't have HD cable and don't plan to anytime. So will be watch crappy SD channels.

[Presto]

I have a 46" that's about 2-2.5 meters away. It could be 52" or even 60" and still be perfectly viewable. As long as you don't have to pan your vision to see the whole screen.

[wasabisashimi]

ok, got it, go big or go home

[cb4]

if you're 2.5 meters away a 42 or 46 is optimal... add about a foot per size increase after that for best picture image....