Having seen both my nod is to 1080p. The gaming is better but for movies and tv I might nod to plasma HOWEVER most folk don't use it exclusively for that so back to 1080p,
Bob
each tv is 500 and thats my limit right now and these are the tvs ive found around that range.
samsung 43" plasma 720
https://www.paulstv.com/Plasma-Televisions/Samsung-PN43D450.asp
or
lg 42" lcd 1080p
https://www.paulstv.com/LCD-Televisions/LG-42LK450.asp
which one has more bang for the buck?
i know the contrast ratio on the lg isnt that good compared but i mainly play video games and watch movies through my xbox 360 via hdmi. I SEEN THE SAMSUNG IN STORES AND IT HAS AMAZING PICTURE. plz help

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