The November 2007 issue of PCWorld has the results of their test of flat panel TVs. They say you ought to go with plasma and 1080p resolution in whatever set you buy. Their top pick is the Samsung LN-T4061 ($1600). Their #2 is the Samsung HP-T4264 ($1400). #3 HP PL4272N ($1200). #4 Vizio VP42 ($1000). #5 Philips 42PFL7432D/37 ($1700). Go to
http://www.pcworld.com/testcenter/ to see a video on how PCWorld tests the TVs.