I’d highly recommend a JVC HD-ILA. You can probably get a 60” or so TV for around $2000. It’s the equivalent of the Sony SXRD-brand TVs. It’s a LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon). It’s got 3 1920x1080 chips in it (red, blue, and green, I think), so it gives you true HD resolution. It also doesn’t have problems with rainbows that DLPs have or burn-in like plasmas do (although both problems have gotten significantly better). The JVC is one of the best TVs I saw when looking for a new one. Check out avsforum for all the info you’d ever need.
Like all this new technology, nothing is static, so it is difficult to decide, until you see it for yourself. UHDV is coming down the pike.
I've had good experiences with mine.
I'd throw in that whatever you do, makes sure you get the extended warantee. These sets are good, but it's handy to have the insurance.