If you could afford a few hundred more, you could get a nice 36-42" LCD or Plasma...The only downside is they may be a few years out of date or be from a no-name company. Check your local Sam's club for deals...or Costco....Both have a nice line of cheap LCDs and probably have a decent exchange policy.
If you don't mind buying refurbished, check out
Philips Outlet. They often have sales on their refurbished LCDs...you can save a few hundred off the price at least.