hey guys, new to audio review.

i am currently shopping for an hdtv. i currently have a seven year old sony 27" wega. ultimatley i want a bigger screen. around 42" would be the right size for my liv. room.

although i want a 42" i think the picture on tube tvs, such as the sony 34" xbr is better. i have heard alot of people are having problems with the picture tube on this model. anyone hear of this problem? i also like the samsung dlp tvs and the panasonic 42"plasma 42px50u.

any advice on which to buy? are crt tube tvs the best picture in this price range? is the $2,800 panasonic plasma worth the price?

tube, dlp, or plasma? can't spend more than $3,000.00
p.s. i like video games. do they look good on plasmas and dlps? lots of questions for a first timer. any advice is appreciated.