LCD TV connoisseurs...help?

[Frankensuby 10+ year member]

I'm shopping for the new TV for the parentals. They are planning on a new TV by February or so. I'm trying to convince them to go from their 26" crap tube to a 42" LCD screen. Much more options, etc....

I'm looking into it, but I don't know TV electronic reliability statistics like some of you may know.The two main Questions are:

Can you turn the 'HD' mode off, and run regular signal cable without that fuzzyness I see HD resolution cause?

What are some good name brands that are reliable and cheaper, possibly with a gloss screen?

I believe my price range is 1500$ and under.

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[haunther]

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