Rear Projection vs. LCD

[thehellgate911]

So I still haven't decided if I want an LCD or a Rear Projection TV. I've noticed that Sony has stopped making Rear Projections.. which is kind of odd. But anyways.. what are the main differences between them in terms of the way the picture looks? Does the RP actually look less crisp or bright than the LCD? What does the picture look like exactly on an RPTV?

And if I do decide to go with RPTV, what's the best one I can get for around $3000? I will always sacrifice size for picture quality, so if there's a 70" that looks worse than a 65" and they're the same price, i'll go with the 65". So with that in mind, what's the absolute "best" overall RPTV I can get with $3000?

Thanks