I'm a child, ok? I've been a high end audio nut for twenty years and a high end TV nut for 5 years. Crazy hobbies! It's God's way of saying you have too much money! And then you don't ...
My recommendation to all that are interested in hi quality video to go to a national bookstore and buy or subscribe to "The Perfect Vision", a great publication covering big screen TV's. In particular, their discussions of the relative strengths and weaknesses of various technologies, e.g., plasma vs. LCD., etc., I think would be of value to anyone in the market for a new big screen.
This is somewhat of a technical publication but it also has EXCELLENT movie reviews. Articulate, penetrating and enjoyable insights into current and older DVD releases.
If you have any questions regarding HDTV technology in general or a question about a specific manufacturer, but not about specific sets, just ask. Just remember its only one person's opinion.
Bill
Bill