I 2nd to this! Quality over quantity. If your a video fanatic you'll go for plasma
There are pdvd gurus here that can justify that plasma's PQ is still better than LCD's. ( comparing apples to apples ) IMHO, they've earned their right to make such comments judging by their own set-ups and gears...most of whom are really finicky about the PQ of movies or film. I'm almost positive that they did their home work already before making this conclusion. More so, i'm sure that their eyes are more calibrated than mine.
I guess, in the end, much like my own experience, most of us will have to make decisions based on "what is important to you".
If the electric bill is what someone would be more concerned with, then I would imagine that LCD is a much better choice.
If heat dissipation is a major issue, get the LCD by all means.
Most articles I've read state that LCD's PQ is now catching up...i think that this is a pretty good indication that plasma is better. However, there are so many other things to consider like panel size, viewing distance, lighting, etc.
I remember one of the posts here ( nemesis91 i believe ) about his kids' eyes hurting from watching cartoons on LCD. My apologies if I misquoted.
My point is, sometimes my eyes do hurt after watching a movie using my LCDTV. Maybe it's my calibration or lack of proper calibration...i don't know.
When I bought the LCDTV, the salesman from the store mentioned many times how the PQ on the Bravia is much better than 50pv70. I actually disagree but the "reflection" is more of my concern. So i ended up with the LCD although it costs more.
I also based my decision on my plan to use a PJ for my future dedicated HT.
Last night, i watched "house of the flying daggers" BD and there were moments when I was not too happy with the LCD's performance.
However, my wife claims that the PQ is indeed really nice and a lot better...compared to my 36" TV.
No complaints on my end with any type of reflection tho.