Not plasma. Too much of an energy pig.

I'd take a hard look at the Sorny Bravia LED line. Expensive at the higher/faster end stuff (240HZ), but impressive tubes! The 52" HX800 would be killer! thumbs

Not too sure or sold on the new 3D tubes yet. Might be something to look in to.

If you want cheap/practical, hard to beat the Vizio stuff at Costco, etc. Picked up a 120HZ 42" Vizio for the father-in-law for $750. Not a bad tube for the average intro Hi-Def TV watcher.
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