Panasonic PT-53WX53 53-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready Projection TV
Gorgeous image
Since I just got this, I can't comment on its reliability, but mine looks and works great.  First off, the PT-53WX53 seems to be pretty lightweight - relatively speaking - compared to other 53\\" HDTV's.  The image was pretty good right out of the box.  It has some brightness presets, and mine was set to \\"Vivid\\" which is probably too bright for most situations.  I changed that, and also brought down the color saturation.  Once I did all this, the image looked very good.  All I have right now is analog cable, which looks grainy on many channels.  But DVD's are crystal-clear: sharp, gorgeous color and contrast.  I did a little homework, and a couple of other RPTV brands (Hitachi and Mitsubishi) consistently came up as having superior images, but I think the differences are negligible - only hardcore videophiles could have a problem with the PT-53WX53's image.  I highly recommend this television.<br />Added: I've since upgraded to digital cable with HD.  The regular digital cable images are fine.  But HD on this set is fantastic!  Crystal-clear, great definition and color.  I'm very satisfied with this set.