I think its more your wife spent more on the renovation.....lol

interesting choice and research, but you know us PQ nuts. If it makes you happy is all that really matters anyway. And when you think about it you may have made the best choice overall. Most broadcast are still 480i or less and your HD signals will be down-converted to 480p, which brings it to a very good DVD level of viewing. For something that's not your main viewing setup could not ask for much more for the $$$.

I was trying to tell my oldest son about a HDTV RCA 35" CRT that wal-mart had for about $300. He didn't have the cash then but when he got is income tax cash back He went out and jump on the flat screen bandwagon. I have yet to see it, and he won't tell me how much he paid for it, but he's young (21) and still learning.