So, Vizio

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Bod:

A few simple questions for you:

First, are you a videophile? Are you such a movie nut that everything has to be the best it can possibly be? If the answer is no, save your money and don't worry about a 1080p set. I'm sorry I didn't get the cheap 46" sharp 43U LCD.

Does the possibility of image retention (if even temporarily) of any concern to you at all? If it is, I'd lean toward the LCD since you can't burn em in with a PC or video game with a static HUD.

Are you sensitive to ghosting? If you are, look for an LCD that is 6ms or 4ms (like mine)

Honestly, you are doing what I did -- overthinking this. EVERY technology -- plasma, crt, lcd, have their pluses and minuses. Today's LCD sets are great. Get yourself a resonably priced set (1080P if you feel you have to have it), enjoy it, and quick stressing about it so much.

Use the different websites that do "deal tracking" and keep your eyes out for a set that matches your needs and then go grab it. Keep in mind that if you are coming for SD CRT, you are making a quantum leap up -- even if you only go 720P/1080i. All of the extra money you pour into incremental increases, in my opinion, is waste...

Watch the sale ads for the remainder of the year. Yeah, the Vizio 47" LCD 1080P set is pretty good, but my Dad nabbed a Sony 46" V3000 LCD at Sears for $999.00 about 10 days ago. That was half price... Deals are out there, but you have to be patient and wait for it...