Sony KDL-46XBR2 46 in. HDTV LCD TV

I purchased the Sony 46" BXR2; it's pricey but worth the money. The pictures from DVD (Sony Dream System) are very vivid, as are the high-definition channels, notably Discovery Channel. The standard-definition channels aren't much to look at in comparison, and the relative scarcity of high-definition stations on cable will hopefully soon improve. This set is 1080p, so you can count on it being able to show Blu-Ray or HD-DVD in the highest definition.
When the screen is dark, you can see a slight image of "clouds" that others have described, but in my opinion it doesn't distract from the viewing experience.
A great TV with clarity and detail that will astound you.