Browsing through reviews and threads and keep coming back to the Sony 50" SXRD. The measurements and features are just right for my use. But I'm 10'-11' away from the tv. Will also watch tv from the kitchen area which is 10'-15' behind the couch (a very open area).

Looked at the Sony LCDs as well, but I read about several Sony LCD problems on another site.

Not stuck on the Sony brand, but I was very impressed with my Sony 32" wega that died last week after several years of use/abuse.

Don't want to waste money on the 1080p if it will be of no benefit in my application, but it seems like I'm going in circles and coming back to this model because of everything else.

Any comments or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Rob