Yep - Panny (and Pioneer for more $$) are at the top of the plasma heap.

BTW - take a look at Newegg (GREAT customer service $ reliability). If you are looking at the TH46PZ80U, they have it for $1699 w/free delivery. They have the 50" for $2099 (free delivery)I bought both of my Panny plasmas from them.