New HDTV in the near future-questions!

[Kanati]

Make sure you are using a good decoder too... The sage decoder's quality is pretty shoddy compared to the nvidia decoder. That'll make all the difference in the world in watching SD on a HD tv.

[Jesse]

I'm a newlywed so I need to pick my fights...

you have gained wisdom grasshopper.....

My Dad has been married to my stepmom for a looooong time, and he once gave me some great advice regarding toys. "It is better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission." It took a while before I had the stones to try this one on my wife, but it worked.

As for the tv, spend all you can afford plus a little more. Once you get that 42-50" Pany Plasma home you will not be sorry. I'm also doing my due diligence in anticipation of purchasing an HDTV. We have a good size room so I am going 50". I have pretty much narrowed it down to the 50" commercial Pany Plasma mentioned by Naylia.

Wait till just after xmas: high gasoline and heating fuel costs are going to take a bite out of the holiday shopping season. I betting there will be some smoking deals come Dec. 26.

Have fun,
Jesse

[JUC]

ya, i'm definately leaning toward the commercial 42" pany. here's to hoping prices drop soon too.
begging forgiveness on a huge purchase like this is just asking for trouble--maybe i should start a little slower and work my way up to it though...
JUC

[Jesse]

begging forgiveness on a huge purchase like this is just asking for trouble--

for sure.

This is one of those where I would be trying to explain why I spent $500 more than we had budgeted. Trying to slide an entire purchase of this size in would result in the loss of important body parts...

Jesse