Sony is overrated and overpriced...they seemingly get lowering ratings than the Samsung and Sharp models, i believe even Pioneer has beaten them in comparison.
When I was looking at TV's 4 months ago, the Sharps' were DOE...the one I wanted anyways. THe one I have now, like Tony posted, is $200 cheaper than when I bought it. I luv it and have only one complaint;PIP. THe PIP has its OWN tuner, and only operates on analog. In other words, you cant get a digtial channels even if you have digital cable. Its fuckin worthless.