I think that`s the beauty of flat panels really, that it has allowed us to get bigger screens into smaller rooms. As keen as I was about potentially being able to get Sony`s 55” SXRD rptv so cheap earlier in the year it would have been a hugely impractical choice - whereas Pioneer`s 508XD plasma (aks Pro-1150HD Elite for our American friends) is the current object of my technological affection. Between the various sizes and resolutions offered between LCD and plasma we`re spoilt for choice when it comes to picking the right screen for the right room and viewing distance.

Originally Posted by VirusKiller
Very true. It's not all about the UK wink . I was astonished with how low 50" plasma prices have dropped to when I last looked. From �6000 a couple of years ago to �1500 now.

Projectors too. A few years ago it was unthinkable that a device like the HD1 could be had for under �3500.