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First, thanks for posing your question. Our television is getting ready to go out again, and I refuse to repair it again. The information in the thread so far has been helpful.

However, I have more questions for anyone who knows the answers. We have Direct TV on two televisions. I see no sense in buying a regular television when everyone is switching to HDTV.

Will an HDTV monitor work with our Direct TV? Will I have to buy new HDTV receivers? Will I need to buy a home theater system to place between the monitor and the Direct TV receiver?

Our wallet is not bottomless. If we could transition to HDTV in stages, we could probably do it. Last summer when our television went out, we went to Best Buy. The guy started adding the monitor, speakers and receiver, new Direct TV receiver and dish, and we freaked. Can't afford all that.

We fixed the television for $200. Now it's going out again.

Any information will be appreciated.

No need to get the entire home theater stuff. I also have Direct TV and I do know that the regular receiver box will not work and the HD box adds about $250.00.

All you need is that box and the TV. Some LCDs in the 30 inch range are quite affordable.

I am looking at a 42 LCD for about $2900 and a 50 inch plasma for about $3800. Some decent LCDs can be had for less than $1000.