New 50" 1080p ideas?

[sarnell2]

Originally Posted by Lost Johnny

I have a lovely Panasonic LCD 50" that is about 4+ years old. It plays at 1080i and looks fine, but it doesn't look as good as the tv's at Best Buy with Blue Ray. I am using the HDMI connection. I have the Sony ??300 player, the new one (the precise number escapes me), and when I try and set it for 1080p instead of 1080i the tv goes out, I am told it cannot play at thsi setting. WHat 50" LCD ( I am not fond of Plazma) for under $2000, looks good, thank you in advance for your time.
LJB

I don't think you can get a decent 50" 1080p LCD for under $2,000. Maybe 720p or a smaller screen size. Why do you favor LCD over Plasma? Plasma offers better Contrast Ratio, Viewing Angle, Brightness, and is cheaper for larger sized TV's. The only advantage LCD used to have over Plasma was that they could manufacture 1080p sets, but they can do that now for Plasma so I don't see why you would avoid it.