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Cam, when I was looking to get this replacement set there were plasmas and lcds on the same wall, one above the other. IMO the plasmas had what I perceived as a better picture. Most if not all colors had a more vibrant look to them. This was Samsung against Samsung. Dollar for dollar (limited budget) I felt the better deal was to go with the plasma.

Thanks Rick, I definitely have some critical viewing to do, but right now it looks like it will be plasma. Another question I forgot to ask is that I will be going from a 60 inch "square" rear projection television (and I've vowed that my next TV around the same size), and I was wondering if a new 60 inch widescreen TV will "look" much bigger then say my old "square" 60 inch?

Here ya go this will answer that.

Thank you very much Rick

I have always been more partial to Plasmas than LCD, but in my current situation at this precise time in space, I have the opportunity to purchase a TV... follow my drift ? and also the opportunity to have a $3200 tv for $2400 of which I have personaly seen portions of a recent BD movie play on it and was very impressed. Does the 52inch 7 or even 8 series of Samsung Plasma look better than their LCD counterpart ? don't know.. I have not seen a Samsung plasma of that size, or in that price range..so going on the factors at hand 1. I have seen the tv and I like it. 2. The price is as good as it going to get for that set and 3. I have the approval of the financial committee to go ahead with the purchase..so, that pretty much wraps it up.

Of course, I already know that in the near future, ie: 5 - 8 years, there will be some insanely better tech to be had for the same price I will pay today..maybe 60" OLEDS for $3K.. don't know.. but this will have to "tie me over" until something drastically better comes along at the equivalent price (for the day of course).

I have always felt Plasmas have a better PQ to them, but the gap with the new LCDs is much less. I am constantly checking out the Panny 58" Plasma and if I ever see it for $2000-$2500 up here, I would be buying it on the spot.

Just found the Samsung at Future Shop for $2500, and I've added the Panasonic to my "price change" watch list.

I prefer the pic quality of plasma over LCD, especiialy on off-axis viewing, but one needs to keep in mind the amount of ambient light from windows and light fixtures.

A friend went with a Panny plasma, but they have a window directly across from the tv and a lamp in the corner of the room. During the day the picture is nearly unwatchable (even with blinds closed) and with the lamp on at night it is very distracting.

Is it a new plasma say less than 2 years old, they now have an antiglare coating that makes them about as usuable in glare situations as LCD's.

CAm, that Samsung 58" plasma for 2500 is ver good and tempting.

Didn't know where else to post this but I was wondering if anyone else has a Sony KDL40S4100, or a comparable model? I'm going over to my best buddies house tonight and I was going to tweak with the settings (picture etc.) and I was wondering what the optimal settings would be.

Thanks guys and gals