Looking for new TV

[DC_Street]

After having a 720p tv for several years now I'm ready to upgrade to 1080p and I'm wanting either a 40" or a 42" tv but after spending hours at CC and HHGregg yesterday I couldn't make up my mind, there are too many choices. My heart was set on a 1080p Sharp 32" tv but as the sales guy said, you wouldn't be taking full advantage of 1080p on a tv that small. He showed me an open box Sony KDL40V2500 for $1,099 and I was going to jump on it but I wanted to see what y'all recommended before I buy it. He kept reassuring me that I had a 60 day price match gurantee. I'm trying to keep my price range as close to $1,200 and below. He showed me a 32" Sharp 720p for $699 and it looked really good but I already made a promise to myself that the next tv I go with has to be 1080p.

What should I do? Should I get the TV or get another one? I would be happy with a 32" but like the guy said I would not be taking advantage of 1080p. I will be probably sitting 7 feet away from the TV if that makes much of a difference. Should I stay at CC for a tv or is there a better place to go in Atlanta, Ga?

Thanks for any help!