Celebrating with a new TV

[BaggedLancer]

Well, now that I finally landed myself employment I have decided now is the time to purchase a tv. I have had a nice HT setup for a while now but only have had a craptastic 27" Sansui stereo TV that just is not cutting it anymore.....

So, I am looking for suggestions for TV's under the following circumstances:

Size: 42"
Resolution: 1080p
Type: Plasma or LCD(no clue on the advantages or disadvantages of each, fill me in!)

I would like to stay in the $2500 and under price range.

There is so many to choose from and so many options in each I just don't know where to start. I have been trying to do a little research here:

http://hometheater.about.com/od/televisionbasics/qt/1080ppitfall.htm

Thanks in advance,

Mark

[polkatese]

KDL-40V2500, LCD.

Search the threads, there has been so much discussions on the difference of technology - pros and cons

Btw, Congrats on the new job!

[BaggedLancer]

yea I will be looking through the threads here as well as keep reading this site.

[MikeC78]

INMHO, If you are looking for anything 50" and under there is no need for 1080P. Figured I'd try to save you a few bucks...

For the money, I'd look at the new Panny commercial plasma 42PHD9UK.