Two good places to go and research are
http://www.hometheaterforum.com and
http://www.avsforum.com.
I haven't done any research lately but I'd definitely want DVI for input. My old Sony XBR stops at component video. And if I was in the market, I wouldn't jump to get a Sony again. There is better value out there; I'd personally take a look at Toshiba model such as:
http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=e...=6&product=3274