What is the best LCD or plasma TV currently available for $1000 or less and between 37 and 42 inches?

Question

I'm going back out to college for the year and I was thinking about getting an HDTV for my new apartment, however I don't want to spend more than $1000. Which models do you think are best?

Answer 1

#1 Pioneer

#2 Panasonic

are your top brands in both, pretty much

I have a 42 inch (Panasonic-Plasma -720) and it was ON SALE 999.99.   If you want a 1080 or you cant find it on sale you are going to pay over 1000.

Answer 2

Samsung makes a very nice 37" set, LN37A550, that you can get for under $1000.

If you want to go with 42", try the Toshiba 42AV500.  You should be able to get that for $1000 easily.

Answer 3

MoMa is on crack.

Sony is the best hands down followed closely by Samsung and then Sharp.

Yes, Panasonic does make the best plasma tv's but you do not want a plasma tv.  

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605...

Check out the link.  I would recommend the Sony first, followed by the Panasonic and Sharp Aquos.