Toshiba 42HP82 42-Inch Plasma HDTV-Ready Flat Panel TV
All Plasma Screens are not created equal................
I did a ton of research on Plasmas before I bought the 42HP82 from Toshiba and here's what I learned:<br />All of the entry level models lack the picture clarity and the true 1080i HD resolution of the Toshiba. In fact, my research showed that this unit was the brightest and matched the top viewing radius of anything on the market.<br />The built in filters do a tremendous job of improving non-digital signals, but if you are going to spend this kind of $$$ on a Plasma, you should complement it with the Samsung SIR TS160 HD DSS Receiver.<br />I think it's important to note that Toshiba waited 1 year after everyone else stared selling Plasmas before introducing their first screens. It shows in this product in many ways. From the easy setup menus to the look and feel of the product itself. <br />The bottom line is the picture and you will not be disappointed.