HP Pavilion MD5880n 58" high-definition 1080p rear-projection DLP TV
Wobulation ROCKs
We looked and studied up on Plasmas for 2 weeks. Magnolia HiFi in Portland Oregon had the best environment for comparing picture quality.  Initially leaning toward the Pioneer Elite, At Mag HiFi we walked away thinking the 50\\" Sony WEGA's SXRD technology had the best picture.   <br /> <br />Then we stumbled across the 65\\" HP Microdisplay.  It blew us away. The picture clarity was AWESOME.  After comparing the 50\\" Sony to the 55\\" HP, it was a no brainer to go with HP.  We got an extra 5\\", for $1000 less AND didn't have to buy a new DVD player! <br /> <br />I know, you're saying, what does HP know about TVs. Well, search Google for HP's Wobulation technology and you will learn that HP has taken their inkjet printer technology and applied to tv's. This TV hands down has the best picture of any one we looked at including the $6000 Pioneer Elite. <br /> <br />When we were looking at the Sony, the salesman demonstrated how we would need a \\"1080 dpi upconverter\\" DVD player (another $200) to make our DVD collection not look \\"blocky\\".  HP's Wobulation elimates this need.  Our analog cable, HIDEF cable, & DVDs are all AWESOME on this TV.   <br /> <br />HP molded handles in the TVs sides to make moving it (110 lbs) easy.  HP designed in a front door that opens and is lit and well marked that makes connecting all the \\"cables\\" from the front a snap.  The remote too is a piece of cake to learn. <br /> <br />All I can say is, this TV is by far the BEST picture and value out there at this point in time. <br /> <br />One CON so far: HP has a fix in the works to eliminate the constant audio hum from the speakers. Almost unnoticable but will jump on the fix when it is available. <br /> <br />Check it out. <br /> <br />