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Be wary of Plasma resolution ... many are actually only EDTV, especially in the smaller sizes (Plasma pixel size tends to be large and thus much of the reason), not true HDTV; even within that category, they are varying degrees of resolution - 1280(w)+ x 768(h)+ minimum is what a HDTV interested buyer should be seeking.
Have you consider getting a direct view LCD and then buying / making a protector screen for to put over it? That would solve the durability problem and likely save you many thousands.
The least expensive *quality* Plasma I could find in the ~60" size category (I realize you're seeking much smaller, but many Plasma buyers aren't, including in this thread) was around $8K and that's pushing it, since many are $12K+. Same size *quality* rear projection LCD with similar resolution way less than half the price, 1/3 even.
Way I figure it, considering Plasma continues to rapidly improve and near term steep price cuts, one does best to either wait -or- go rear projection LCD, etc instead in the meantime; in the end I'll end up with two nice big screens TVs for the price of one. Yes, for folks, with lots of free cash, I agree high-end $12K+ priced Plasma is the way to go ... I personally, with most here, am on a limited budget (recently added an addition to my house) so I went with the Sony Grand WEGA KDF60XS955 rear projection LCD 1386x788 resolution - surprisingly bright screen without the Plasma price.
In a nutshell, for a *quality* plasma you're looking at around $8K absolute minimum - consider the LCD protection screen option I mentioned ... that may do the trick; alternatively, just buy the direct view LCD you want with a credit card with a good warranty program that covers accidental damage, etc.
Hope this info helps.
Ron
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