I’m looking into buying a new HDTV this spring. I am still unsure whether to go with plasma or LCD because I’m not sure if it’s going in my well lit living room, or my dim basement. My price range is something in between 2000-3000$. Definitely not more than 3000$. Also, I’m looking into the 46-52 inch class for my TV. What would you say are the top plasma and LCD HDTVs that fit my price range?

I have already been looking into the Panasonics with THX mode and some Pioneers. You can include them in your list though.

Thanks a lot!
If you’re wondering, I’m going to connect it to my PS3 and a HDPVR cable box.
So is Samsung really one of the top TV manufacturers out there? I really didn’t know that.

What is the best brand for a 1080P LCD TV around 46-52 inches between 1000and 1300?

Right now on reputable sites there are Sonys, LG’s, Toshibas, Magnavox and a Samsung at the very upper end of that range (BJs.com) …. I have a feeling Magnavox is crap..but a 47 inch 1080P can be had at Target for about $900 after 10% off for opening a credit card before I then pay it off in cash at the service desk.
Thanks

Please keep in mind.. I understand at this price range and size..that 60HZ is the norm. I am going for size.
I am using the TV for broadcasts and movies mostly. I have not looked at any 720 sets. There is a 46inch Samsung at bjs. for about 1170 shipped.
An LG 1080P at Tigerdirect for about 1100 shipped.. Those are the two I am really Eyeballing more recently.

As I understand it,plasma has a limited lifetime.. Longevity is not good.. correct?

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Ok, I’m thinking on buying a store display tv(checking that it works first, of course), a 52 inch lcd HDTV, brand is sharp.

The price range is 700-900.

Is that a good deal with today’s market?
With regards to lag, it has 4ms response time.

Ok, I’m thinking on buying a store display tv(checking that it works first, of course), a 52 inch lcd HDTV, brand is sharp.
The price range is 700-900.
Is that a good deal with today’s market?