My co-worker told me he just bought a DLP 42" today for around 1000, and he says it is far better than plasma or LCD in his opinion. He says you've gotta think though, that they run with a light bulb that is like, $200, so if you watch a LOT of TV, it isn't going to be practical. He also said there's a rotating piece, which is another moving part in it that you wouldn't want to have quit on you, either. He has always had LCD's, and he says the DLP's are better picture anyway for the money to begin with.