we have a panasonic HD built in 61" lcd projection unit here at the circuit for 2297, that right now is the value IMO. I saw you mentioned the 16:9, that is the wide screen aspect ratio and that is the olny aspect ration for new HD televisons.
LCD is good, but DLP is better IMO, higher contrast, better blacks, 1080P...But compairing the two visually they are very similar. If you have anymore questions let me know, I should be able to answer them.