1080p is what youre looking for. but its not the be all and end all of a tv.

Lots of people like LG and loads love Samsung.

I have a 52inch sharp Aquos which to me when i bought it the picture quality was far superior to the competition samsungs and lgs. the sony for a 50 inch was 1500 dearer.

when i replace it although at this rate i dont think i ever will as its been faultless for 3 years atleast i will buy the sharp quatro one thats advertised with RGBY.

For me main brand tvs go like this Pioneer, panasonic, sony, sharp, samsung, LG, all the low end stuff...

but most really like samsung (which atleast when i was buying mine was basically the same as LG)