Plasma vs LCD help, which is better?

FWIW I just bought the Panasonic TH-42PX60U for $2179 local dealer (Sound Advice/ Tweeter). I could only get it for <$180 less on line.... Nice set, as Tweak says, way better black level than LCD, and cheaper.... I liked the Pioneer PRo, but for 2x the price, not worth it.

I bought the Panasonic 42" plasma hdtv (th-42phd8uk) - industrial model - no tuner, no speakers - picture is by far the best i've seen anywhere (especially the black levels - when watching hi def live sports it is like looking thru a window into the scene (heard this comment from everyone thats seen the tv)I use cable box and HT for sound. I beleive there is a consumer model of this TV also.

I have gotta agree with all the Pro-Plasma comments. Plasma also has a superior off-axis viewing. I think it is as close to the Direct View tube as one can get without all the weight. If Toshiba and Canon ever get their SED out on the shelves that may be the only thing that can beat the Plasma in flat panel.

Go to avsforum and go to the NEC thread. Seach: 50XM5 or 50XR5. Either way, you will find 109 pages of well let's just call it 'Do The Hand Jive...'

i say wait, if you can live with what you have now, wait a few years and the tv you buy will not be replaced so easily by new technology.