If I read it correctly, the white paper was dated as of 2005. I guess the comparisons made between LCDs & plasmas during that time favored plasmas since LCDs back then were quite new. But LCD technology has improved since 2005, any ideas if plasmas are still better than LCDs as of 2007? I havent decided if Id get a 42" plasma or lcd tv.
No significant progress on both panels since 2005.
These days, both are busy developing full HD resolution for smaller panels. I'm sure that LCD and plasma makers are both aware that 1080p is an insignificant improvement for smaller screens --- they're only doing it because full HD is what the customer wants. Ask the average flat panel shoppers what they think is the most important aspect in a flat panel's picture quality, and you'll invariably get the same answer: RESOLUTION.
According to the ISF (Imaging Science Foundation), the most important aspects of picture quality are: 1. contrast ratio, 2. color saturation, 3. color accuracy, and 4. resolution, in that order. Resolution is the least important, yet the bandwagon seems to think the opposite.
For LCDs, the next great thing will be the LED backlight:
http://uk.gizmodo.com/2006/09/08/samsung_40inch_led_lcd_tv.html I'm a plasma owner, but I have an open mind. Abangan natin ang LED backlit LCD panel, baka maganda talaga.