[GeorgefromGeorgia]

I would like a TV with at least 36", it will be in a fairly good sized family room (16X12).

[sticker]

Snarkpup has it right; Your eye is a much better indicator of what you want than a ton of tech specs. If weight and floor space aren't a problem, you might want to look closely at the CRTs and DLPs. To me they look better than LCD or plasma units. One thing I will advise, DON'T go too big. Video is best viewed for two to six times the screen width distance. Example: a 37" HDTV display has a screen width of approximately 32", so your optimum viewing would be from right under six feet to about 17 feet. Also, before you go shopping decide if you want HDTV(16:9)format or standard video (4:3)format