Plasma screen technology is still developing. If you do go for plasma ask the dealer about "acceptable" defects. I have heard horror stories about people buying the screens and then a pixel or group of pixels turn colors and stay that way - very annoying. Some manufactures say, "Oh well, we are not going to give you a new TV for a couple of pixels." Then you are on your own and then try to get it fixed or sell it. Read the warranty carefully and ask lots of questions about what's a failure and what's not. Ten grand is a lot of money to be left hanging by the manufacturer. Good luck - Dan
Flat Plasma: Worth the W.A.F. Premium?
Having just completed all of my homework to purchase a 34" direct view 16:9 HD TV, my girlfriend has declared that the flat plasma screen is the only thing she really wants in the bedroom. My first impression is that a) flat plasmas are way overpriced and b) the picture isn't really that great. Please correct me where I am wrong. Maybe the pictures are quite good? Especially as we are replacing a 13 year old NEC TV? Also, if I do succumb to her flat panel wishes, is there any consensus regarding the best value in the < $25,000 flat plasma screens? Thank you very much.