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That X engine is just a fancy name for a video upscaler(convert 480 to 720/1080), all TV's with a native resolution over 480 have a built in upscaler so it's nothing more then marketing. Higher end dvd players will have a much better upscaler then anything built into a TV.
AS far as plasma and LCD are concerned it really depends on your viewing environment. Do you watch alot of movies, are in a poorly lit room? Then plasma is a much better choice. If the room the very bright with a lot of windows a higher end LCD might be better. Plasma's have better black levels and alot less motion blurr. Both of which are more noticeable during dark scenes or in a darker room, but they also usually have more reflective screens, not good for bright rooms with alot of windows.
LCD's have less reflective screens but shitty black levels, they usually look great during the day and with sports and animated movies or anything with bright scenes, but aren't that great for regular movies or in a darker room.
Burn in on plasma's is no where near what it use to be. It's not something you have to worry about much these days. Don't leave a movie pause for hours at a time, but other then that you'll be ok.
Samsung makes some of the best DLP's and is what I would recommend. If you really want it on a wall then look plasmas. Also is you don't really care about anything HD, then an EDTV plasma may be the way to go and save yourself some money in the process.
Since you don't really know much about the technologies make sure you buy from some where with a decent return policy. So you can view it in your home for a few days and see how you like it.
Becareful of what salesmen tell you, they rarely know what the hell they're talking about.
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