I recently bought a 1080p Sony SXRD 50" lcd projection. Don't let the bulb change scare you. All TV's essentially die the day you turn them on, especially plasma's. At least with this set up, you can renew the brightness in a couple of years if needed. Also, check the non HD picture and see if it is acceplable. The Sony is very good, but I have seen others (plasma's) that are almost unwatchable with regular programming. Don't buy anything but a 1080p set if possible. Sure they are priced higher now, but in a year, the 720 sets will all but be eliminated and I'm not sure if you want to be in that group. Also having a wife buy a TV is like her driving your Porsche, just aint right!
