Didn't you say you're 27? You can't feel old until you're atleast 30.
As for the topic I think I'd also say Samsung, better than Sony anyway. VIZIO wasn't bad at all for a budget TV, that's what I use my mini consoles and PS3 mostly.
Also got a Magnavox CRT I like that I still use for my old consoles, especially ones that use lightguns since those don't work on new TVs.