You could spend for a $95K Land Rover, but you don't want to spend over $1K for an HDTV? At this limit, you've eliminated HD plasmas, LCDs, and front projectors. All you can purchase is probably a 30"-34" diagonal CRT (tube type) HDTVs and non-brand name plasma EDTVs (non-HD low resolution). You are in ghetto HDTV land at this price point.

Crank your budget up another $1500 to the $2500 range and the list of candidates changes completely. You'll be able to find a set with a spectacular picture.