I see lot mis information here 72op is defenately better than standard thats for sure. Those who dont might not be calibrated properly. Tv's out the shop will never look right in your home and need tweaking you can lose definition in the black levels.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdt...libration.html
I find HD much cleaner looking and sharper image. Broadcast HD not as good as blu ray but you should see a difference from standard or upscalled signals.
1080i/p is even better still. Yes even 1080i signals as long as the source is 1080 and not upscalled 720.
some might want to read up why so here the link
http://blog.hometheatermag.com/geoff...061080iv1080p/
Shop around do your homework you can get damn good set for £600. also consider this is the tv getting hd resolution you are especting.
http://hometheatermag.com/hookmeup/0506halfrez/
may as well put this up for some to look at about the signals and differences from standard to HD.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDTV
VM got to consider this go out look for tv now.
its hard to find lcd plasma's without being HDready or 1080 full. You might find a few but the industry is in full swing to get people to HD. CRT's getting scarce most manufacturers such as sony pulling the plug.
That means the likelyhood is greater that people will be getting HD whether by deliberate or by default. VM do need to make sure that this decision dont blow up in there face such as the decision to go for the gimped V+ box.