Sony - KDS-55A3000 55 in. HDTV Television Review

When I finally got WAF (wife acceptance factor) for a HDTV I started my research on what would bring us the best product for our money.  Having a large living room, the first criteria was 50+ inches, the second criteria for me is cost (I'm notoriously cheap), the third criteria is picture quality (I want my cake and to eat it too).  Considering the above three factors, my research quickly took me to the Sony SXRD type rear-projection televisions.  For the size, you can't get a better value.  The picture quality on this television rivals anything I've seen (and I looked at them all).  My family loves it! 

For comparison, I looked at DLP, LCD, and Plasma.  I initially thought DLP was going to be the technology choice for me, but, this Sony has a better picture and price than any DLP I looked at.  LCD & Plasma, great picture, additional benefits like a wider viewing angle, can mount on wall, etc, but, they cost considerably more for the size I desired. 

For those considering a HDTV and use the same criteria as me, seek out this television, Sony is no longer making them, so, if you find a store with this is stock, you should be able to work out an amazing deal.  Mine was the last one in stock where I bought it and I got a huge discount and got them to toss in some extras (cables, surge protectors, etc).