1080p flat panels

[AVMASTER]

there's several good 40" and larger LCDs with 1080p capability but not in the 2K$ range from a legitimate source. Have you considered a micro display?

[ronning]

I've found the following sets at the following street prices (incl. shipping):

Samsung LN-S4095D | 40" 1080p | $2140

Samsung LN-S4695D | 46" 1080p | $2800

Toshiba 42HL196 | 42" 1080p | $2200

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 | 42" 1080p | $1800

Westinghouse LVM-47W1 | 47" 1080p | $2500 (available soon)

Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2 | 40" 1080p | $2500

sony bravia kdl 46xbr2 | 46" 1080p | $3300

The Samsung seems to be the best bang for the buck plus a healthy dose of nice ID styling. The Sony seems overpriced, and the Westinghouse sounds a bit sketchy (but attractive at that price!). The extra $600 for another 6" doesn't seem worth it on the Samsung. Although I suppose these prices will plummet soon as more 1080p sets come on the market.

Any thoughts?

My main reason for 1080p is so that I can use the computer via the TV (and eventually watch bluray / hddvd)

[ronning]

OK, I've narrowed down my choices to the following:

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 | 42" 1080p | $1750 in-store (includes tax) at Best Buy

Pros:
*cheap*!
Available for cheap in-store
Has DVI inputs (for easy PC connection - my primary use)

Cons:
Poor quality remote (i'll be using receiver's universal anyway, though)
A few reliability issues? (I've heard it sometimes doesn't turn on, needs a unplug/replug to start after long time of non-use)
Poorer color gamut (75% NTSC)

OR...

Samsung LN-S4095D | 40" 1080p | $2100 on-line price (includes shipping) at various sites

Pros:
Samsung quality and styling - very nice ID work on this set
Higher color gamut (92% NTSC)
arguably higher contrast (I'm a bit war of the "dynamic" contrast, though)
ATSC tuner (do I need this if I have cable? I don't care about over-the-air transmission...)

Cons:
2" smaller diagonal
$400 more expensive
have to purchase on-line

Any thoughts?