A little over a year agoo I was in the market for a new HDTV. After doing research and weighing the pros and cons, I came away with the Panasonic TH-42PZ80U (42" 1080p). I chose plasma over LCD because of superior movie watching experience. I use another LCD monitor to play my Xbox 360 on. And I chose Panasonic because they make one of the best plasma HDTVs around, second only to Pioneer. But Pioneers were a lot more expensive.

A few months ago, Grant started looking for an HDTV to go with his new house. I helped him look around and we ended up going with another Panasonic (50" 1080P).

This time around, Alex is looking for one in the 50" range. After talking to me, he's also leaning toward a 50" Panasonic (TC-P50G10). From the previous experiences, I recommend that he should keep an eye out on the TV and watch multiple websites, as the price can fluctuate quite a bit (as high as a few hundred dollars or more). By buying online, you can usually save on taxes and sometimes you can get free shipping, too.

If you're interested in a 50+" LCD, Sharp Aquos LC52D85U is on sale on Amazon for a good price (and good reviews).