I am looking forward to replacing my 20 years' old TV with a new flat screen HD TV. I understand they now come with set top box function in the TV. But what else is there new? do any of them record or permit delay viewing functions? I need advice particularly on which brands to avoid, because of price or just poor quality.

I know very little about the new TV's, and I am appealing to members here to give me advice on what to get and where to get them. My new TV must measure less than 33 inches wide to fit into the hand carved Rosewood cabinet which I am not willing to part with.

Also. COSTCO is about to open in Melbourne on 17th of this month so I am looking for a good price in town.

Thanks!