The PD3000 was what I'd thought when planting the non-sony idea. The pw6 is the biz, but not for the faint hearted connectivity wise, as you know. The tv type is plasma for the masses, ie anyone stands a chance of a decent picture, I'm assuming he wants a tuner. Even though my personal views on this are well known.... Paul, if you have digital TV already, consider a panel type rather than a tv, you'll be happier in the long run, but the hitachi is the runaway winner in the VFM stakes in TV types. No more 434's till Feb/March now in any case. Just installed a PW6, sky, DVD-RAM, what other tuner do you need? If you have no sky or cable, do it with freeview, how about a PW6, and a Pace twin? Get a DVD and amp/speakers, basic, from your choice of discount retailer, and serious home cinema is yours.
Edit: having read your signature now, Doh! It's a no brainer, get a panel, none of this built in tuner rubbish, get sky or freeview, and you can choose between 42" TV and 100" tv.