Samsung HLP5063W 50-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Television
Great TV
If are thinking of upgrading to HDTV, this will be a real treat.  Watching an HD broadcast through a screen this big and bright is like watching something through a window instead of on tv.  After watching HD on this tv for a while, you'll think that watching a regular old broadcast is like watching something through a cloud.<br /><br />I did quite a bit of research on the web and in stores and this tv is what I settled on.  I have not regretted that choice for a moment.  You won't either.  (The runner up was one of the Sony LCD projection tv's, which looks fantastic too.  The web research indicated that LCD projection may loose definition over time - not sure whether that is truly the case or not.  I'm sure I'd be happy with the Sony too, it actually looked a little bit sharper to me side-by side).<br /><br />A few caveats: (1) don't even think of buying an HD tv and not spending the money to upgrade your cable or satellite to an HD feed - that's like buying a Ferrari and driving it without any air in the tires; (2) realize that the number of HD channels and shows is still limited now - if you want the most HD content, look into the alternative satellite service - VOOM; (3) you may have read about the \\"rainbow effect\\" on DLP tv's like this one - I can definitely see it and I don't have super-human lizard eyes- try looking at the screen in a showroom when there is a combination of something very dark and very light on the screen at the same time and quickly averting your eyes, you'll see it.  This doesn't bother me, but I can see it.  Make sure it won't bother you.  If it does, go with the Sony; (4) make sure you realize that the \\"HLP\\" Samsungs are a generation newer and better than the \\"HLN's\\".  Don't make the mistake of buying an older set at your local store that seems to have that incredible low price without checking to make sure that its the HLP.  On the other hand, the Samsung DLP's on the new, funky stands are a generation newer (and better) than the HLP's.If you like the look of the stand, have a place to put all of your associated equipment - cable or satellite box, dvd player, receiver, etc, and don't mind paying the extra money, go for the new one; (5) ignore the bs from the salesman about buying a monster cable for your all digital connections - digital is digital and, besides, by the time you add that new high def satellite receiver (if you do), the progressive-scan or up-converting dvd player, the new stand since your old entertainment center won't hold this thing, and a good power conditioner/surge protector (yeah, they did sell me on that one), you're going to have to either fib or do some fancy footwork to avoid the \\"too expensive\\" veto from the wife.<br /><br />Good luck.