Plasma will still be around but it seems to be on it's way out. The life span is still somewhat unknown but some feel 5-6 years before pixel loss. That is a very short time for such a large expense considering most people have their direct view for 10+ years. Some companies are already cutting out some of their plasmas and some are dropping them completely. LCD and DLP seem to be the future. Infocus is comming out with a DLP RPTV that will be only 6 inches deep. With technology like this I see plasma slowly moving out except for certin commercial applications.
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
I was just about ready to plunk down $4k for a Panasonic 42" plasma. I was at my brother's tonight watching the Olympics on his 42" Pioneer plasma (HD transmission,) when he tells me that I should go with a DLP for my bedroom, rather than the plasma. He claims the picture is much better and they cost less. I wasn't even considering a DLP because I didn't think it would fit in my bedroom. (being to deep) He says they make some, now, that are only a few inches deeper/wider than a plasma. Any takers? Is the DLP the way to go? If so, can anyone recommend one with killer picture quality, and relatively thin? thanks in advance. warren