Know a computer geek who just bought the latest 42" Sony LCD rear projection and likes it a lot. Since you want big, I'd go for that technology. I have a 34" Panasonic tube TV, which gives a fantastic pictures using COMCAST Hi-Def as the source. The "box" has a built-in dual turner TIVO that can record 2 programs simultaneously in Hi-Def and 5:1 surround sound--pretty neat.
