Confused... Projector or Plasma???????

How dedicated is the space and how much are you going to use it?, also is light control an issue? If it is dedicated and for serious movies and HD programing with no need to watch in a really bright room then for sure the Projector is the way to go, there is no substitute. On the other hand if it is a hard room to control light, casual veiwing of general programing in a multi use space the Plasma is a more suitable (but small size) option.
I just went through this exact dilema and went with a Panasonic 720P projector to be installed soon, my father has the Panasonic 58in unit on his space at 12 ft it is a fairly good size but at 16ft........a bit small, I am gong to be 12ft from my screen and run 92in.

I agree with Chas, 1080P in anything under 42in is simply bragging rights with no reasonable benefit, even at 720P and 1080I a projector is still the best bet while a couple things work themselves out, 1) would be the format war for the new disc technology....2) let the price come down, I bet this time next year both quality, and price will both be much better.

Whatever you say DB, its obvious where the thunder is eminating from. If you want 1080P then buy it, go ahead and adopt early and pay too much for very little content and perhaps enjoy its meager benefit on a postage stamp size display and if you dont like opinions, dont pay attention...feel better now??

I recieved my Projector for my dedicated room yesterday, its a 720P Panasonic LCD model I got for 25% retail with a new bulb as the screen is not here yet I shined it on wall to test it out and was really surprised how good it looked.
I suppose with a screen it should only get better, with its 200O Lumens and 6000.1 contrast it even looked great with lamps on for reading as long as they were behind its beam.

Db,
Thanks for the tip and I have a friend who used just that idea for his wall but I have a fireplace and mantle on the wall I need screen on so I had no choice but get a pull down model which arrived today, its a very budget Matte 84' unit so wish me luck!

I bought a Panasonic PT-AX100U 720P LCD unit which is 2000 Lumens and 6000.1 Contrast, it works well because I can have lamps on and still keep it in economy mode, I payed $600 with a brand new bulb.
The Screen is Da Lite 84' wide screen Matte, manual pull down unit for $150 including 3 day shipping.
Many know I am disabled and on fixed income so I simply cant afford a better system but other than the blacks not being as deep as I would like it really is a great picture, with my Lexicon DVD player I can really further its performance as it has many adjustments, HDTV looks stunning and even 480I content is acceptable.
I have a Sony XBR WEGA tube HDTV which is arguably the best picture period so I have that for critical veiwing, the Projector is mainly to serve my Audio room without affecting the soundstage.......it just happens it is both cheap and large.....and quite nice!
All in all I am thrilled with its performance for what I payed for it, even on my wall while waiting screen to be installed is alot of fun, this Panasonic recieved 5 star ratings across the board, not because it was the best but because it is so good for the money it is a no brainer.
There is new 200 model which is really the same except it has a game mode for Xbox players to optimze it for gamers.
In close for my application and intended use I really cant see going all out for a high priced unit, yes I know there are much better units but for me its Audio first, this is simply a great and cheap compliment to my new room.