Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK 42-Inch Plasma HDTV Monitor
This is the plasma to get
I have been researching HDTV's for about five years.  When I finaly decided to take the plunge, there was no doubt that this television was the one to get.  The picture is amazing -- from ANY source -- HD or not. The blacks are BLACK\\", the colors are vibrant and the flesh is natural.  Further, the justification of fullscreen programming looks great -- it is not distracting at all.<br /><br />The controls are very simple, but infinintely tweak-able<br /><br />The television is also expandable -- with card slots to allow for almost any type of input.  It comes standard with component, s-video, composite, and computer input.  (If you want hdmi or dvi, you have to purchase a separate card, and install it in the extra expansion bay).<br /><br />since it is a commercial monitor, it does not have a built in turner or speakers (though you can add those).  I saw this as a plus -- why pay for built in speakers, when I planned to run the TV through my home theater anyway? As for the tuner -- it is not that big of a deal to just use a cable box.<br /><br />The television is very simple -- a black frame with NO buttons on front.  Nothing to distract you from the picture.<br /><br />In addition, since it is fanless, it is nearly silent.