My recommendation would certainly by the LG 42LC7D-UB Television. A great value at $1,200 with 5 ms response time and high contrast ratio, it provides a great picture at a reasonable price.

You want a Samsung HP-S4273 42" High Definition Plasma TV. They have crystal clear pictures, especially in High Definition. The price is a great feature too :-). They are between $900-$1200.