Shopping for an HDTV

[Dyne]

1.) 1080p, definitely. I never once regretted it. If you're going to upgrade, why not go all the way, pixel wise?

2.) 60Hz. The others still look like gimmicks right now. I've watched countless programs on other TVs with both 120Hz and 240Hz and they just look screwy, wrong, and permanently fast-forward.

3.) I'm told that all the major brands use the same panels/screens, and only add their own firmware and stuff. I'd tend to agree, but you want the warranty of a trusted manufacturer. If you get a dead pixel, who would you trust more to replace your new LCD TV? Westinghouse or Sony?

And seriously don't go for any other gimmicks. They're not worth it. Stay especially far away from 3D and the higher Hz TV's. They might make sense in 5-10 years, but not right now.

I went with a Sharp Aquos 1080p 37" 60Hz and I love it. I think Sharp is pushing the Quattron line right now which adds the Yellow to RGB. I'd probably tend to those right now if I were buying again.