Well EDTV is dead or at least it's days are numberd.
I have compared HD and ED plasmas sdie by side HD is better. The vast majority of the new plasmas for thie year are HDTV NOT EDTV.
But plasma would be the best for a bright room.
You can save some $$$ by getting a ED plasma. John
I am looking for a 42" TV for my great room. Because it is a bright room I was considering plasma since picture appears brighter from all angles.
I am considering the Panasonic 42PD5OU or the Samsung SPR 4232.
I will be putting a home theater in my basement with an 8 foot screen so I don't feel like I need anything too exceptional. I will be watching mostly cable tv, network shows, news channels, etc. on the tv I buy.
1. Is plasma better for a bright room than a DLP or LCD projection?
2. Will there be that much of a difference between ED or HD from about 6 to 8 feet away? It's my understanding that the picture is similar on a 42" plasma.

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