Decisions, decisions...

This may all be moot, since I may just decide to move to a larger apartment and get the TV later in the year.

As it stands, though, I have dreams of seeing the Super Bowl on my first semi-big screen TV. I currently reside in a small studio and want to take advantage of the new thinner technologies and reclaim some of the space that my TV armoire and 27" WEGA now occupy. Any suggestions?

Price range: $2000 or less (don't think my Christmas bonus will be much more than that)

Size: Prefer 42" but certainly will go for anything bigger than the 27" direct view I currently have. My viewing distance is about 9 feet.

Brands: I prefer an established manufacturer, preferably one that I can pick up at CC, BB, CompUSA, Sears, etc.