I bought a non LCD 36" (NON wide screen) Sony 5 years ago... I paid $1000 for it now I just hate to get rid of it because I will just go blow $3500 between the tv, console and bose system and I won't get a dime for the one I bought. So I made a deal with myself... get the kids out of daycare, buy a new house and get the system for that house. But if you're shopping.... go big, don't skimp.