I currently have a Sony 27" TV thats getting a little old (no S-Video, component inputs, etc.) and am considering getting a new 36" set. Should I be considering a high end Sony Flat Screen ($2000), Panasonic or Hitachi digital ready set($3000) or a normal good quality NTSC set($1200) at this time?

I definately want to be able to move to Hi-Def, but I think it may be worth waiting for 1-2 years before buying a HD set.