I purchased an LCD-RP TV 4-5 years ago and it is still going strong on the original bulb. I wanted (and got) a 50 inch 720p/1080i set for less than $1500 at the time. I would never have been able to purchase a TV in that size range and price category if I went LCD or plasma. IT has been a great TV but the reduced viewing angles and poor black levels have really started to drive my nuts (I think DLP black levels are MUCH better though.) The set I purchased was a great compromise on size and PQ for a college student. Now that I have more extra cash to spend my next purchase will be a plasma for sure. If it wasn't for the (hopefully) soon house purchase I'd be a plasma owner already.

-David