Should I fix my plasma?

The companies have different lines which have different features. As a generalization, you get additional HDMI inputs, THX or ISF certificiation, apps, and Internet connectivity for Netflix, HULU, etc.

At a certain size you also get a significant price jump. So around 55"-60" is where you get a much larger price jump vs. 37"-47"

The best thing to do is read reviews at www.hometheater.com or www.soundandvision.com and use those as a guide.

www.AVSforum.com is also an awesome resource when trying to make a buying decision on TVs.

As a general guide, the best values tend to be at the lowest end of a manufacturers best line of panels/series. Don't discount the value of extra size. While one very often hears buyers complaining that they wish they went bigger, one rarely hears complaints from those that wish they went smaller.

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If you could find a repair service to replace the bad components it's worth it. Had a 50" fixed for $100. some bad resisters. The problem is most places want to replace the whole board, which makes it not worth the money.

I ended up with a panasonic 60" gt and got it all set up today. So far it is awesome. Thanks for the help.