So my dad loves the idea of having a flat panel TV hung on the wall in my parents' master bedroom. Mom wants help picking one out, or at least getting ideas. Money is not a big issue, but I think she didn't quite realize at first how expensive a flat panel TV can be! Realistically the budget is probably in the $3K-5K range for the TV. I'm hoping to find a HD-ready set (seems pointless to just get an EDTV or SDTV at this juncture). My parents are not big videophiles (their main TV is a pushing-15 years old Sharp 27"), but I'd like to find them a set with good picture (which should be a foregone conclusion at the prices we're talking about, you'd think). Main video source would be cable TV, which they could potentially upgrade to HD service through Charter (they already get digital service in the main living room.

Most of the TV viewing would be done from the bed...so basically dad's head would be roughly 10-12 feet from where the TV will be on the wall. I'm thinking a 42" set would be good. Or would smaller be OK?

Can someone help me get started? Ever since I left my job in an electronics store (Bose store, no bashing now) about 5 months ago, I really haven't kept up with what's out there. I just saw an ad in an American TV flyer for these new Olevia TVs...prices seem pretty good. Anyone know anything about these? I hate the idea of not buying from a known/reputable company.

Thanks in advance.