Hello River, Welcome to the Forum,
I have a Sharp Aphrody 29". It has good audio and component input that gives very good video. For the price its worth it. The only problem I have are the front buttons. It malfunctioned only after a few months. The only reason I got this TV because I was in a hurry to buy since my old Sony got burned in Virra Mall when I had it repaired. IMHO I suggest that you save further and get a better TV. You can try to contact Cramps64, he has Toshiba and Sony widescreens for your budget. If Im going to buy now I will get a widescreen. Just my 2 cents.
levi