OK guys, I need some opinions. I'm about to pull the trigger on my first flat panel set, and I'm curious what you would do in my situation. I'm trying to decide between a 50" Pioneer Kuro (PDP5020FD) plasma that has been marked down and the latest Samsung 58" plasma (PN58A650). I know that Pioneer is considered the king of plasma sets, but my seating position is a good thirteen feet from where the TV will reside.

The salesman told me that the biggest quality difference between the Pioneer and the Samsung would be the color depth advantage of the Kuro. Aside from that the two sets are pretty even--except for the size advantage of the Samsung. (I can't afford the 60" Pioneer.)

On the money end of things, I'll be doing the interest-free monthly payment thing.
Pioneer $137.65/month for two years = $3303.78 tax included.
Samsung $104.88/month for three years = 3773.85 tax included.
The above rates include the extended 4 year warranty--half of which will be refunded if I don't need to use it during the first two years of ownership. (Ultimate Electronics)

OK, what do you think? What would you do? Do any of you have a Samsung plasma?

PS: I have until Friday to make a decision.