Well, if you are looking for down the road....don't even bother doing much research....things will change. I personally like my RPTV. MY friend has a Pioneer Plasma, and I thought the picture was good, but ntohing like WOW. Does emit a lot of light though
I personally have my eye on a LCD Rear Projection from Sony....you can get a 70" for around $4000, but I already have a 55" Mits