Recommend LCD / plasma TV ?

Personally, I'd put the Panasonic and Sony as first and second, with Samsung a close third. I wouldn't even bother with the others.

i have been very satisfied with a samsung 32 inch lcd tv. you may need to experiment with line cords and a power conditioner to get the most of your tv. it is also important to provide a quality interface between cable or satellite receiver and tv. hdmi is best. otherwise consider component interface.

You gotta LOOK at the picture!
Insist on getting a good DVD player connected to the panel you are interested in.. bring a great, detailed movie or two. Watch them.
I waffled between several panels until I watched the Sony 42" Plasma (now discontinued) I bought. The color and clarity sold that plasma to me.
The places with 500 cable connections that all suck should be pased by for a dealer that can really let you SEE what the panel can offer.
And try to see the 'over the air' signal in digital tuner models. The mass market stores can't!!!!!!