I Need an LCD TV, Now!

I turned on the TV set in my bedroom and I was met by a thud-thudding sound that gradually faded away as the TV monitor warmed up. I grabbed the remote clicked on the up/down button to change channels. Nothing happened. I checked the remote control's batteries. New. I re-programmed the remote control. Nothing happened too! Oh well, I stood up and tried to change the channel manually. The UP button worked fine but when I pressed the DOWN button, it went straight down the TV's control panel. Seriously! I need a new television set. Maybe it's time I get one of those new uber high tech LCD TV set. First I have to see if I can afford to buy one including an LCD mount.