99% of sets do NOT do 1080p on component, only some will (westinghouse 42" for example http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-LVM- ... B000E7RACK )
ps, it's more fun to build your own DVR than just buy one

samsung makes really nice panels, as does Sharp
the Sony Bravia's while overpriced are also very awesome
the Westinghouse I linked is probably best bang for your buck, and I'm pretty sure it's the same one that Lyion actually owns, so you can quiz him up about it
it's nice cause it does 1080p on the HDMI, DVI as well as all the component inputs (which is rare)