Which TV???

[IncrdblHulk7]

I just went out and bought the Toshiba A33 27" TV for my CAB (havent started construction yet).  As soon as I got home with it, my friend informs me that she has an old TV I could have.  I checked it out - it is an old 32" Fisher w/SVideo.

So which should I take - the 27" for $230 or the 32" for nearly free???  I dont see too many Cabs with 32" - is that too big?

[sofakng]

This might belong in the Monitor/Video forum...

However, I have that same Toshiba TV (27A33) and it works GREAT.  It has lots of good features espicially for a cabinet such as turning back on after the power is unplugged/replugged, returning to the same input, etc.  This means that you shouldn't need your remote or anything.  On top of that it has a great picture quality using s-video.  Overall I'm very happy with it.

As for the 27" vs 32", personally I think 32" is way too big unless you're building a showcase cabinet.  The 27" in my cab barely fits the way it is...

[pcates]

I have a 27" in my x-men 6P (I could not fit the 32" in the cab), and it is large enough... but can the screen ever be too big? Go Large, for less money

[electricd]

I agree, a 32" in my opinion is not too large.  If it fits, I say go with the 32" for less money.  I would also test each one with your video card and see which one looks the best before making a decision because that should be the deciding factor anyway.

ED7

[shmokes]

I'd say go with the 27".  You'll be standing too close for a 32" if it's not a showcase cab.  You don't want to have to pan your head back and forth to see the whole screen.

[SpamMe]

can the screen ever be too big?

I have a 27" in my cab, and I think it's a bit big for a number of games. Sure, it looks great but it's difficult keeping track of everything that's going on onscreen at once (most noticable in robotron, so far). Though it's nice for vertical games, if I build another, I'll make it 25" instead.
My $.02

[monkeybomb]

I would forget size and the money isn't a big deal in the big picture of the cabinet.  I would focus on the picture quality.  As screens get bigger they tend to be a bit more fuzzy, but you have 2 specific tvs so forget generalizations.  Hook both up and look long and hard.  Also consider the color and contrast options as well as auto turn on.