Recommend LCD / plasma TV ?

There are many good models out there when compared to just a few years ago. Sony's highest quality LCD was made by samsung which will now offer it under there own name this coming year and probably for less money. As for plasma displays, the new panasonics and pioneers look great and so do some of the LG models. I was told that it pays to get the plasma panels etc. professionally calibrated to see just how good they are. I believe only 2 or 3 companies produce the plasma panels for all the different brands. I believe they just rebadge and tune them with different quality scalers and electronics.

This has become a mind boggling experience in going from store to store and trying to get the best tv for the money. I too am looking for a 42 inch with the best HD. The best warranty and the best price. Take me to the leader

I just bought a 50" Panasonic plasma, and can share some relevant experience.

If you watch DVDs you will not be disappointed with this plama. But - SD is pretty messy with lots of noise and ugly stuff, and HD cable even is quite variable in quality. Some channels will look great (though with some noise if you look for it) and others are still quite fuzzy.

Movies are great.