Help a know-nothing with his shopping, PLEASE??!

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Hey y'all. I normally rummage about in the Audio'sylum, and you might be sick of this question but maybe you can help me ( and my folks ) out.
First, I know next to nothing about televisions, I waste all my money on audio. BUT, my parents are big-time televison buffs ( movies and TIVO ), though they know next to nothing about the electronics.
So, they ran into a little money and want a quote " Big 'ole television " and asked for my advice as I'm the soldering iron arm of the family. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what to tell them. They're looking to spend around $3k and want about 48" or bigger. They aren't biased toward LCD, Plasma, or CRT; but I did mention that I had heard LCD's have problems with "motion-blur", and seeing as my father's mood is directly proportional to the record of the NY Giants ( he's in a bad mood lately ), a television that displays football well is a must.
Are there any models you'd recommend? Should I go out and buy a copy of TAV? I'd be grateful for any advice you can offer, I'd really like to make my folks happy.

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Topic - Help a know-nothing with his shopping, PLEASE??! - yessir 13:49:28 12/27/03 (3)

What to do with $3K... - Some Guy 06:47:52 12/29/03 (1)

Panasonic 42PWD6UY - yessir 09:44:47 12/29/03 (0)

oh, also.. - yessir 13:52:55 12/27/03 (0)

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