Well MD, true flat panel displays (i.e. LCD flat panels) are still mucho bucks in big sizes. Unfortunately they also don't have the best picture -- although Sharp just displayed a LCD flat panel at a electronics show in Japan that has a contrast ratio of 12,000 to 1. The real problem with flat panels is the contrast ratio. Like with anything else, we'll see this improve with time.

FYI, the SXRD (Sonys newest technology) is getting RAVE reviews all over the press. Go find a store that has one and check 'em out!