you may also want to check out Hewlett Packard's 1080p DLP offerings. The reviews that I've read have been solid in favor. HP has some nice consumer friendly features such primary cable connections that you can access through the front of the set. It is also the only set that I know of supporting native 1080p input (Sony's PlayStation 3 is the only device that I know of at this time that will output native 1080p signal, XBox 360 is capable and Microsoft says they will release a cable should the market call for it).
I wish I were with you in purchasing a new set! I've got another four years on the agreement that I have made with my wife!
Good luck!
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