http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/le...r/home/tv.html
If you're buying a new TV, why not get what you want on it? A main TV is an investment. Or, if you're not ready...they do have HD Ready Tube TVs that are less than a grand.
HD will blow your mind...if you have Comcast, I highly recommend an HDTV ready TV and their DVR/HD box.