Dimly lit room: Plasma, LCD, or DLP

I think Vic sums it up well.

Of all the technologies we sell, we see far less problems with plasmas and LCD being better than DLP.

As for brands that I would recommend you look at: Pioneer, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, then everything else....just my opinion.

Both technologies work great in low-light to dark environments. To me, I choose plasma over LCD in most cases as I like the deeper blacks only a plasma can give you....Pioneer and Panasonic are what I recommend, sell and own myself.

I agree that plasma has better blacks, contrast and brightness. However, for me, the larger pixels on plasmas are very irritating. Although they are only apparent on certain colours, when they are there, that's all I see. I can't seem to look past them so I prefer LCD. If I was going to get a plasma, I would look at Pioneer or Pansonic first. Of course, plasmas and LCDs may both disappear in a couple of years when OLEDs come out in larger sizes.

Phase, The more common question is which technology works better in normal ambient light. Plasma is the loser here. LCD outputs much more light. Ditto DLP. I would not worry about burn-in. Even the lowest priced plasmas have an orbiter or a white-out feature. This old 'wives tale' just does not apply anymore. Life span, same thing. If you put enough hours on a plasma to reach it's half-life, contact me and I will GIVE you a new set free!

Plasma burn-in is not a factor? You can get image retention from just leaving it on a channel that has a fixed image, such as a logo.

Yes the software may help to reduce burn in, but it does not cure it. I've already found this out the hard way.

Try to use it for anything other than watching moving objects. You'll find out just how good that software really works.lol
Connect a PC or game console to it..you'll be crying the blues! It is clear to me those who say this isn't an issue..hasn't put one to a REAL test.

Vic it's great if that's what worked out for you..not in my case...no dice. My LCD clearly had an advantage in the area stated and MY plasma has its as well. There is no one shot one kill here.

Plasma brighter than LCD?..huh..keep dreaming.