just got the Sammy 5097W for 300 0.00. Exceptional picture in hd.
Looks great even on non-hd channels. I am using the DMI on the 811HD DNetwork receiver to the HDMI on the Samsung.
Very statisfied with the performance. You have to tone down the color and calibrate to get a great picture this is with any TV. As for the side viewing it is OK, but I am set up just for front viewing.