I think they have over-the-air HD now so it might be an option for
them.

Of the CRT-based projection sets (not LCD or DLP projection) the
highest rated in CR is Sony KP-51WS520 at 1700. Panasonic PT-47X54 at
$1400 was 3rd.

If it were me I would opt for the cheapest TV that provided what I
wanted for the near-term, because prices are supposed to drop and drop
on the real spiffy ones.