TV buying advice

[Metalheadisme]

Hi everyone!

I currently have an older sony rear projection 720p lcd HDTV (the kdf-e42a10) and I'm looking to upgrade, but to be honest I'm a little overwhelmed at the options and thinking of what is coming in the future.

The first TV I was looking at was the kds-60a3000 which is going out of production. I've found it online for about $1600 shipped, but I'm a little afraid of ordering from Broadway Photo and the likes. Anyone have advice on ordering TV's and such from these guys? Anyone have one of these TV's that can comment on how well it handles 24p and judder? It seems like an excellent value, with the one downside being the viewing angle of projection.

Well, I'm also thinking about the 52 in. xbr4 (kdl-52xbr4) which I've seen online for about $2400 shipped. Looks like a great TV, and to be honest, I think an LCD is a better fit for me than a plasma since I do enjoy video games and I've heard bad things about burn-in. Does the 120hz on this one completely eliminate judder? I've also heard some stuff about ghosting and clouding issues- is this a problem with these tv's? Anyone know when sony will probably introduce the next line of xbr's? I also have heard that the xbr5's are identical in PQ to the xbr4's, just with a different finish and more connections - is this true?

The panasonic and Pioneer plasmas look good as well, but the only Pioneer in my price range is probably the 720p version- how does this handle 24p content? Burn in issues? The panny looked awesome too, but the pioneer did look better.

Also, what is the best time of year to buy these tv's? I've heard summer is a good time (and when I got a good price on my kdf-e42a10).

Thanks for any help in advance!