What TV should I get for around $1,000?

[Phatferd]

I have about $1000 to spend on a new TV. I can go a little higher if it's really worth it. I would like to get it at Best Buy because they are doing a promotion for 3 years no financing. I figure I could pay $50 bucks or so for awhile and it will pay it off. I don't know if this is where this belongs, but I didn't see a forum for general TV buying advice. I don't know if I should go DLP, LCD or Plasma for my situation.

I just got a PS3 and use it for Blu-Ray mostly. I will buy some video games (mostly sports like Madden and NCAA Football. I might get the new Metal Gear Solid) so I will use it for that as well.

I have a Toshiba 32" LCD TV (720p) currently, however, I would like to have a TV in my room. I am thinking I want to upgrade to 1080p, which really leaves me with the Westinghouse 42" model based on price. The Aquos is dropping in price, but it's pushing it when it comes to my budget.

I guess this leads to my other question. If I don't get a DLP then I am pretty much getting a 42" or smaller to fit my budget. Is a 1080p really going to be noticeable to my eye? I don't to waste money on a 1080p if it won't be noticeable on a TV of that size. CNET suggests that it doesn't matter on TVs under 50".

Any suggestions on TVs for me around $1000?