Samsung HL-S4666W 46-Inch DLP HDTV
I don't know how I lived without HDTV
Now, I don't have anything to compare this against since this is my first HDTV, but I think the picture is absolutely stunning.  You see the small details that you never noticed on standard television...like a mole or birthmark on a celebs face, being able to pick out any person in the crowd of a sporting event, or simply being able to view more lifelike images of water, the sky, grass, etc.  I had wanted to purchase an HDTV for a long time, and when the price of this set dropped to $1199 I jumped on it.  Amazon offers this set for a good $400 - $500 cheaper than most national chains.      There are a few things I was not aware of, however, when I bought this TV (none of them actually the result of the TV's performance).  First, while HDTV channels look stunning, regular digital cable doesn't look so great.  Secondly, my cable provoider only offers a very limited selection of HDTV programming (less than 20 stations in all).  Thirdly, the quality of the picture really varies from station to station, and even program to program.  Older movies and re-runs really don't do HDTV justice.    A final note on the \\"white glove\\" shipping.  While I did receive the item ahead of Amazon predicted delivery, I was a little disappointed with Amazon's choice of shipper.  First, they only deliver to my area on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Secondly, they refused to give me a 4 hour window (as Amazon promises).  Thirdly they refused to take the packaging with them (also promised by Amazon).  These are small complaints, but something a potential buyer may want to be aware of.      Edit:  I'd recommend ordering a calibration DVD, like DVE or AVIA, and visiting the AVS forums for help properly calibrating your TV.  I was very surprised at how much better the picture looks by following the DVD and the advice of a few knowledgeable people over at AVS.