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42" Plasma Recommendations

Well, after 13 years my 27" Sony Trinitron has given up its ghost (in a
rather sudden way).  It has faithfuly served me through VHS, LaserDisc, DVD,
and DirecTiVo.  I feel like I've lost a beloved member of the family.

Ok, now the good news...I basically have carte blanche from my wife to buy a
Plasma set so I don't want to blow this opportunity.  Viewing distance is
about 10 feet.  Based on preliminary research, I'm pretty sure a 42" set
will work in my living room, but if there is a different set in that size
range that someone is in love with, I'd be happy to hear about it.

I'm also thinking that $1500-$2000 will get me what I need (also based on
prelim research).  So here are my questions...


Do I need 1080i right now?  I understand that most programming is 720p, but
I do want to buy something that gives me room to grow.  That also applies to
inputs/outputs.

I have DirecTiVo and will eventually upgrade to their HD package if that
means anything.  As for the TiVo portion, I know that DirecTv does not offer
built in TiVo in their HD boxes, so I might consider a stand-alone HD TiVo
because I really like their DVR platform over DirecTv's.


Should I go for Plasma or will I be happy with LCD?

Lastly, what other questions should I be asking?


Hopefully I didn't do too much rambling, but it isn't every day you get to
buy a new toy like this so you can imagine that I'm quite excited.  I can
only hope that this one will last 13 years too (if the technology doesn't
change by then, lol).


Thanks for any brands and/or models you can recommend.


Ray

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