Plasma vs LCD help, which is better?

I agree with those who prefer plasma for picture quality. A well calibrated plasma has superior color accuracy, quicker response time (less odd blurring of moving images) and superior black level (very important). The primary drawback is that the pixel structure is much more evident if you sit close and look for it. I also tend to see more mosquito noise with plasma, but again, when looking for it and not when just enjoying the picture.

I've noticed that some of the larger screen LCD sets that have multiple backlight sources tend, as they age, to develop uneven lighting so that one part of the screen seems brighter than the other.

Another hang on the wall option are the very shallow DLP sets (around 7" thick). They are surprisingly good, with reasonably sharp images at the edges (should be the achilles heal with such a short focal length).

The next big thing, supposedly, are SED sets. These promise the superio black level of old CRT sets and extremely fast response time.

Another option is the Loewe Opta Aconda 38" HD CRT TV. This tube beats plasma and LCD by a mile in true black, depth, and definition. It is absolutely 3 dimensional and natural. www.loeweus.com.
I have had one for five years and it has been absolutely reliable with no degradation is picture quality. Only drawback, heavy and deep. But it is very modern in design and looks gorgeous with great curves.
Though my wife is prettier:)

OOPs. I just went on the Loewe site to see whats new and they have ceased sales in the USA, though they are still honoring parts and service. Sorry

I prefer the PQ of plasma over LCD. For a tad more I went with a 55" Hitachi, which I thought was better than Panasonic, Samsung, Philips etc. The only plasma I saw that had a higher PQ was the Pioneer. However, it wasn't worth the extra dough given that I was getting approximately 95% of the Pioneer's PQ.

Go on over to avsforum.com and follow the new NEC thread. a quick search would be '50XR4' Pioneer and NEC have joined forces but the NEC still has the better processor and zoom feature which can be used to get rid of those silly logos.