[zcaveman]

And do not depend on the clerks in the stores to be able to answer your questions. You can research from a to z on the computer and read all of the magazines and still be clueless. Friends that have these new screens might be the best source. Ask them to let you take a test run through their new TV - from non-HDTV to HDTV ( there is a difference). If you are a closed caption person - ask to see the CC on both non-HDTV and HDTV. Play with the remote and look at the options.

It is an expensive world out there and don't get something you will not be happy with.