I also do not want televisions to dominate the room, which is what most of the current televisions do. When the time comes, I will be looking below 4 inches.

For some reason, my wife likes windows as much as HDTV. I figure I can always go outdoors.

Samsung LCD fan, BTW, Om.

It’s more about better resolution. I think where the cause is HD, the effect is that HD video actually looks great on bigger screens and you no longer need a separate room to house a monstrous TV. The reduced case size and better quality makes the bigger screen sizes accessible to a larger group of consumers.

Computer monitors and graphics cards have gone through a similar evolution, just much quicker since there is no broadcasting technology dimension to worry about. I’d choose an HD TV over a standard def just like I would choose an LCD over a CRT for my computer.

Until the televisions break or we can no longer use them because the cable companies stop providing analog channels, we have no intention of replacing these TVs. Let the prices keep coming down!

Good luck with the search, however I must warn you. For the second time this year, my Zenith 50″ plasma shocked me with a loud “POP” followed by a missing picture. Clarification, first time left my wife and I no picture whatsoever. This time (last night) we’ve got shadows, still not viewable, but at least shadows this time around. Of note, last time took Best Buy 2 months to repair, this time we shall see.

Best,

Curtis