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Maybe as high as $1,500

yes

direct tv, may change

Right in Houston

At this point in time, $1,500 isn't enough to buy a quality 1080p display. If you could go up a bit on your budget, you'd be in better shape. Here's an excellent plasma that is getting rave reviews:

Panasonic TH-50PF9UK

Don't misunderstand - you'll be able to find a 1080p LCD for around $1,500, but probably not a top quality known brand. (Now watch somebody post a link to one, and prove me wrong. LOL.)

The reason I recommend a 1080p model is because a significant amount of programming is in 1080p, and if you but a 720p display, the 1080p programming will be scaled to fit, and scaling can cause visual problems.

Also, standard definition material generally doesn't look as good on an HD display as it does on an SD display. So be it.

A final note: You should get a good roof antenna also. You will be absolutely blown away by an OTA (over the air) pic on a high grade 1080p display, like the Panasonic above. Absolutely blown away.