I know there have been threads on this before, but since opinions and technology changes so quickly, I thought I'd post a separate thread. My 62 inch DLP rear projection TV crapped out tonight (never really loved it). Need to get a replacement asap, as that is my baseball/football watching tv, while the wife has priority on the Panasonic 50 inch plasma (which is a great tv we got 4 or 5 years ago). I'd like to get a 60 or 70 flatscreen without spending weeks researching the best technology. I'm price conscious, and don't need gameing features, etc. I know some of you folks are very knowledgeable on this topic. Any good deals out there right now? Last time I looked at this Vizio was a good economical up and coming brand. Thanks very much for any help....

Samsung, Sony, Mitsubishi, Pioneer, Sharp Aquos and probably a few more are all good brands anymore. The real question is do you want LCD, LED, DLP LED, QuadPixel Led or whatever other names the manufacturers can come up with.

Seriously, I'd suggest going to a store and viewing them in person but make sure they have it set up right to compare apples to apples.

I really like my 50 inch Panasonic Viera.. It's a plasma with great depth of picture.

Love my 50" Pioneer Elite plasma. Just need to be careful with the heat it gives off

I have a "newer" Sony Bravia rear projection 60" HDTV.

At the time of purchase, I had convinced myself that (space notwithstanding) it was more cost effective purchase than a plasma/LCD/LED unit.

It is big, has a great picture, and cost much less than other technologies.....the only drawback being that it is "deeper" (about 14" total).

I have had it for over two years and I still am satisfied that I made a good choice.

I have a couple of Dynex's in the house...not the size you want, but I'm please with them.

Especially for video gaming.

Happy with an older Sony Bravia. I'd do the LCD/LED before the plasma, since they're making them in larger sizes now, not sure if they make'm that big tho.

Make sure it's the 120 Hz model.

If you're price conscious then DLP would probably be the least expensive route. There are some good 55-60" LCD's out there for a little over 2 large.

^Thanks all for the advice. I just bit on a 60 inch plasma LG at an alleged Grand Opening sale around here. $1,450, so I think I got a good deal. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles (3d ready or internet connectivity), but it's good enough for who it's for. I'll try to fix the DLP and move it into the basement. I'm betting it is the color wheel and lamp that need to be replaced.

Go LED 1080i and 240 Hz you will be very happy.

SONY TUBE. have it delivered and set up, it's over 200 pounds.