HDTV suggestions

[Corey Balint]

Hey All,
I need some help. I'm looking to purchase an HDTV over the summer and I am looking for suggestions on brands to look at. I've browsed around review websites and company websites, but I want to get some posters opinions on TV's they have, have used, or have watched.

Here are some random tidbits of information about my wants/usage.
Wants:
40+ inch, maybe a 36...but 40+ is more preferred.
LCD, I don't want a Plasma. 'Nuff said.
1080p, I know the whole "a human couldn't tell the difference line" but still..might as well.
Less than $1,500 (this is going to be hard to do, I know)

Uses:
General TV watching
Watching sporting events...80% of my TV usage (aside from games) is sports related
Xbox 360 (I've got a 20 inch screen tube tv now...and if I play any sports game (again, most of what I play) it comes out fuzzy and just isn't as fun as it could be)

That is really it I think. I plan on getting a DVR at some point and possibly a better audio setup...but those aren't big concerns as it stands.

I plan on waiting at least a month or two as well. I know their are massive price cuts occurring soon so I will be holding off at least a little bit.

Any help/suggestions would be awesome. Thanks