so who knows stuff about lcds, plasmas, and so on?

[squeeforever]

Personally, things I would look for would definitely look for would be at least 1, preferably 2 HDMI ports, 1080p, LCD ALL THE WAY, and a wide array of inputs and outputs. I just got a Sharp 52" Aquos LCD and it looks AMAZING. Definitely don't get cheap. If you have $1200 to spend on a TV, definitely spend it all. I have a 32" Soyo in my room as my TV, computer monitor, etc. and have my Xbox 360 hooked up to it and it looks good as well, but its no Aquos. My grandpaw has a Vizio 37" and seems to like it, but I personally wouldn't get one.