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I just got around to messing with the settings. I just popped Kung Fu Hustle in the dvd player and switched to "cinema" color setting. Good gawd, it is just gorgeous. I think I'll learn to live with the extra size...
Rear projection seems to be dying out at this point. Plasma and LCD are battling and the current conventional wisdom is that above 42" Plasma is still best, but below the more expensive LCD are the way to go. It also depends on ambient light (as Ramm said). To my eye the plasma looks a bit warmer and less blotchy. I have to admit that I'm not watching HD sports, so ymmv. It also seems that plasma handles quick motion better, but LCD is catching up. Sony now has a 120hz refresh that may make a difference to your eyes.
But it came down to a 37" LCD 720p unit (Sharp) vs. a 42" plasma 720p (Panasonic). for the same price. Could have found it cheaper online but I want the choice of taking it back if it doesn't really send me.
The one that really looked gorgeous was a 1080p Pano 50" plasma. Beautiful...
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