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Re: Need advice on new TV: LCD v Plasma v DLP

There are always compromises, and size does matter. As already stated, at that sitting distance, 50" is OK, but you'll probably want 60" or more. All of the different technologies have their own pluses and minuses. Plasmas are nice, but not cheap in large sizes, plus they are just now putting out 1080p plasmas, and they tend to be high priced. They DO put out a nice picture though. The major brands are nice, but stay away form the lesser ones-they aren't that good. LCDs are nice if you have a bright room, and they last forever, but they don't do black very well-especially in dark rooms. DLPs are cost effective, but make sure you don't suffer from headaches or the rainbow effect from them. LCOS/DILA is nice, but make sure you get the newest versions (true with any TV). SED is supposed to come out next year, but don't hold your breath. The best thing to do, is set a budget, expected and the absolute max, and go out and look at whats out there. Look at as many stores as you can to see the sets under different conditions. Count on spending your absolute max. If you are buying now, you probably want to go with 1080 resolution.
Jack


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