I couldn't bring myself to spend $2500 on a tv so I kept my 32" Sony CRT and bought a 720p Home Theater projector for about $800 instead. Now, I can watch what I want on a 90 inch screen!
Bought it as an open box item from Techforless.com - Dalite Deluxe Insta-theater for $80. Regularly about $600. There are a number of DIY solutions that work very well for less than $100.