We just bought the newest Pioneer Elite PRO110FD plasma. We did a LOT of research on the Sony LCD's and alternatives, and to put it plainly, this is the BEST picture quality any of you have ever seen. Period. We paid a hefty chunk for it, but it's as good as it gets. Only downside is trying to run component 480p to 1080p HDMI, which created issues with the picture format (would not create the proper aspect ratios). And from what I've read, this happens with a LOT of people/sets. No issues with component to component though. Doesn't really matter though, as we'll likely have a Denon DVD player with HDMI output in the VERY near future.
Oh, and from a picture standpoint, the artifacts in the LCD TV's are what sold it (in addition to the 50" availability). The picture on the Sony was fantastic, but EVERYTHING has a slight trailing edge to it, regardless of source. The Pioneer, pure bliss. Watching college football even with a mediocre high def signal, I could see the faces of the people in the crowd. You'd swear you could reach out and pick up the ball.
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