two grand is still too high.
Best bet would be a DLP, or maybe light control.
One other thing, plasma is a tube with gas in it, dont want to move that on a regular
basis, LCD would be best for a lift.
Me, I would forgo the lift. Mount on a wall, with a screen that comes down, and a DLP projector.
Since the wall screen is for casual use you might want an LCD, its better in daylight
anyway.
Worry about screen problems when and if they appear, most are quite long lasting