Looking for 42in Plasma TV Please help

Hsteve:
I found the plasma you cited for $3,799 at the following link:
http://www.dtvexpress.com/plasma-tvs/panasonic_th42pa20u.html
I can't vounch for this or other sellers though, but just thought I'd pass on the link as it's a good chunk cheaper that the one you were looking at. Best of luck

This new unit is much better than what I have. Mine is an old model that is replaced by this model. This new model has 2 more S-video inputs, 2 more component inputs, built-in NTSC, closed caption, scalable P-I-P, brighter ratio, over billion colors, alarm clock, DVI port, and speakers. Mine has none of the mentioned. On top of that, the retail on this new unit is $500 less than the old unit. What a deal! I wished that I had waited. The only thing about this unit is that it does not accept 720i signal. ABC network broadcast some programs in 720i mode. You can use standard satellite decoder box to scale down to 480i, or up to 1080i if it's a HD decoder. The new unit accepts either resolution.

For a better deal, check out www.justsayelectronic.com., which is a Deal Time Certified Dealer. From the Panasonic HDTV discussion, a very knowledgeable person on such web site has bought a Sony TV from them. Justsayelectronic.com listed the new Pana unit for $3200 + $200 S&H. The $200 S&H sounds seems like a standard fee of White Gloves. Call them to verify.

Do more research on regarding such unit on Panasonic.com, avsforum.com, & plasmatvbuyingguide.com

As far as cable, I am not familiar with DVI cable. All my video cables are from IXOS (England). Not your best, but better than Monster Cable in terms of price for similar performance, if not better.

There was a typo. Justsayelectronics.com. I forgot the letter s. Anyhow, the price I just check is $3359. The older model, which I have, is about $300 less. My recommendation is to go w/ the new model since so much more features are offered. My model is just a display. The new model is a TV.

I have been eyeing on plasma for a while. I consistently see plasmahouse.com to have the lowest price, it's also a dealtime certified dealer. It sells the Panny for less than $3200, that's a great deal and almost the same price as the pro model.

Gateway. I have one in my bedroom set up and love it. I could have spent $2000.00 more and the plasma would not have been any better.You will need good power cables interconnects and a good power con or plant like the PS Audio 300.