I would think you would want an LED, much less electricity consumption and newer chipsets. Also you should be thinking about having built in internet apps, definately the trend. Dell is now selling a 55" LED Visio, internet ready for about US$1,300. Have it delivered freight free to a shipper in the US and you should have it at your door in the DR for about US$2,200. Pricey, but you'd really have something.