Might I point you in the direction of a plasma? Takes care of most of your gripes (I'd have to check on the inputs and optical out), and they're cheaper. Burn-

Might I point you in the direction of a plasma? Takes care of most of your gripes (I'd have to check on the inputs and optical out), and they're cheaper. Burn-in issues are not a problem anymore, and the newer models work pretty well in well-lit rooms. - Contrast ratios are off the charts for deep blacks. - 600Hz refresh rates - Sizes over 60"