LCD TV Buying Advice

I am undecided between the Samsung LN40A550 (1399 CAD) and the LG 42LG50 (1199 CAD).

I would use it for the following...

- all audio would be going directly from console/pc to reciever... not the tv
- Xbox 360 connecting to TV via Component
- PC connecting to the TV via VGA
- PC connection would be used for watching DVDs and video files
- TV is 8ft from seating area
- No HD TV, just SD TV programming
- budget is around 1200 (i can push for the Sammy, maybe get discount)


I want it to be 1080p to keep my options open for the future to...

- possibly buy a blue ray next year or even upgrade the drive on my PC to blue ray
- possibly get HD TV
- may get 360 Elite model if my (original from 2006!) Xbox dies

So currently I have a 28" CRT JVC TV. It can only get better from here. But I would like something thats reliable and give decent quality. I am not to discerning about getting the absolute detail on the TV. But also, if I notice blurring or issues with the TV - that would drive me up the wall.

Any buying advice is greatly recieved.

I thought I had it all worked out between these two sets. Now, since I plan to use it more for PC and XBox, I think I should go with a set that is 120hz. Since they are so pricey, I would have to drop down to a 37" for example.

So maybe a LG 37LG60 37" 120hz for 1399 CAD...

And I clicked on your link because I also wonder if I really need 1080p, wouldnt 720p be suitable....

ahhhhhhhhh

Choices choices choices, decisions decisions...