[Venetian]

I am in the market for a new LCD TV(42"). I am somewhat at a loss with all the new technology. I have only looked at Sony XBR televisions. I have been told they are one of the best but expensive.

Is it worth the extra dollars or is there something comparable that may be significantly less dollars.

I guess I just want to know what a good TV is without doing all the homework. Picture quality and reliability are of course the two main considerations.

Thanks.