You seem to be very knowledgeable re: TV's: how about Bluray players? I would like to buy an HDTV but I am disabled, on a budget and sit approx 6'-8' from my existing old TV. I probably will drop CATV soon because of economy but will purchase a DVD player so to keep me occupied. My many questions are these: Will I need an antennae? What max size TV should I buy? I am leaning towards Sony 32"-40"Bravia: is it really true that Samsung makes them and the quality is the same? Can regular DVD's be played on a BluRay? Is there a BluRay player AND recorder? I have many old VHS tapes: is there some way I can watch them? Does it make a differnece to have a wall mount versus table mount? PS Good selection on The Shack! Do you think that prices may decrease on these type of TV's because of over-supply with less-demand due to economic times? Thaks for your time and honest answers and I will be looking for them real soon!