[Kevin G.]

I am looking for a big screen HD TV, and am overwhelmed by the variety and technology out there. Sales people aren't really helpful - they just want to sell me something and don't really have any clear answers to my questions.

I have managed to get a few needs identified.

I want a true 1080p capable set, I can see the difference in picture quality even though 720p and 1080i are still really good.

I want a set at least 50", but am leaning towards 60".

Wife says she does not want to spend $3,000 on a tv, which translates into focusing on one of the rear projectors over plasma and lcd flat screens.

Picture quality is the main interest I have - I will go with a 50" inch over a larger screen if the picture is noticeably better with the smaller one.

I really like the picture of the Sony KDSR60XBR2. It is the only rear projection set I went Wow! over. Unfortunately, it is $3,000 and I don't think the wife will budge.

There is a 67" Samsung (HLT6176S) at Costco for $2,800 that will be on sale early August for $2,400, but it appears that Samsung will (has?) introduced better technology?

Sony, JVC and Samsung all seem to have different technology although the picture quality seems to be pretty equivalent. Is there any that have a true advantage?

Is there anything else I should be looking at? Do you have experience / recommendations?

Thanks!

Kevin