Help with new TV purchase

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Hi folks
I need to purchase a new TV set, and I'm currently looking at rear-projection HDTV's with screen sizes of about 46-55 inches. The distance between the viewing position and the TV is about 10 feet. I'm looking at both widescreen and 4:3 versions.
I have a Pioneer Elite DV-05 DVD player, which does not have a progressive scan feature. Should I be looking for a HDTV that has a built-in line doubler/multiplier? Will that make up for the DV-05's lack of progressive scan ability?
I'm a bit confused as to whether I really need a progressive scan player as I've read posts here in which have some folks saying yes and some saying no.
Also, with all the issues surrounding the future of current HDTV sets and incompatibility with the proposed DVI technology, should I actually be holding off on purchasing a HDTV and just go with a smaller non-HDTV set? The thinking here is that I would get the large HDTV when all DVI issues are resolved and then use the smaller TV for the spare bedroom.
Any advice and recommendations for particular models is greatly appreciated!
TIA.

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Topic - Help with new TV purchase - swonger 15:48:31 02/14/01 (8)

What about flat panel screens? - tkolb 20:06:23 02/18/01 (0)

Re: Help with new TV purchase - KSH 13:43:25 02/15/01 (0)

Re: Help with new TV purchase - gialitt 20:48:33 02/14/01 (5)

Re: Help with new TV purchase - swonger 19:31:03 02/15/01 (4)

Re: Help with new TV purchase - HT Nut 08:38:55 02/19/01 (0)

Re: Help with new TV purchase - gialitt 09:05:17 02/17/01 (0)

Re: Help with new TV purchase - Dan G. 11:32:09 02/16/01 (1)

Re: Help with new TV purchase - Dave Duvall 20:26:49 02/19/01 (0)

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