I'm shopping for a new set - I'm leaning towards plasma (at the moment) but haven't ruled out lcd either. I think the optimal size for me is right around 42", maybe 46" but definitely no bigger. I don't want the set to overpower this small living room.

So this Panasonic model looks pretty good to me: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...ustomerreviews

Haven't seen a review on cnet, maybe there's another source? I know some older Panasonic plasma models have had issues with long term reliability, but hopefully this has been solved with these newer sets.

LG makes some nice 42" sets too, LCD, so I'll consider them too. Samsung makes a new 43" plasma now too, but the Panasonic seems like it might be the better model. I'm basing these sets at Best Buy, not much else to choose from locally, there's a Sears too, but it's pretty pathetic. There are two local shops, one sells only Sony (which I like too, but no 42" models) and one other shop I haven't checked out yet but will today.

THoughts on this model, or other good sets in the 42" range that are $1k or less.