While the 1080p sets now available are superior to the 720p/1080i sets there still remains the fact that none will actually take a 1080p signal other than a few which will through RGB input from a computer. As I understand it this is because HDMI hdcp will not pass a 1080p signal. This will will again become an upgrade issue as BLU RAY and HD DVD come out and eventually sort themselves out and offer 1080p. With your position to wait for a true 1080p display, I think it is still a waiting game.

Mark