There is a you tube 'best buy'- which basically says over 42"" get plasma and 1080p resolution - in a nutshell. I got a Panasonic 46" plasma 1080p and was delighted with the quality.

Sorry mate, but you are wrong on this occasion. LG are good TVs, not great. Yes the pictures are good but they are in NO WAY in the same league as Panasonic. LGs biggest issue is reliability and you should take out any warranty you can as you will be stung big time with the inevitable 'just out of warranty' repair costs.

Comparing a brand new 3DTV with a lower spec old, but better produced, TV isn't quite a fair comparison.. Though LG would love you for this..

TBF when I got my latest TV, I did a lot of research on the tinternet and Panasonics seemed to come out top on most sites.

And yes I've got a 42" Panasonic plasma and I love it

Fancy bringing your telly down here for a side-by-side shoot-out anytime?

I'd bring mine up to you but I can't get it and the dog in the back of my Passat estate.

Look, if you can't afford Panasonic quality, don't be afraid to say so, nobody would think any the less of you. I spent many weeks researching and watching the available TVs out there before making my mind up. Given that I have no interest in gaming and usually watch sport or movies, so 3D wasn't a necessity and I didn't want to be sat with yet another pair of glasses on my head. Watching soccer or rugby leaves no "comet-trails" at all, something that older plasma and many cheaper LCDs suffer from.

I've always been a fan of Panasonic's AV gear and when they bought Pioneer's plasma technology, they didn't do it for a laugh. You may not have been impressed with an old Panny but you obviously haven't bothered looking at their newer models.

To be honest I swear by Panasonic, and would always buy their gear. Unless I could stretch to Pioneer maybe.

I bought a top of the range 37 LCD (wanted more for games) Panasonic, late 08 and it is class.
My missus has a 50 Samsung PLasma, and images burnt on it (still a good picture mind) but I think it depends on what the main use is for I guess as to what to buy (and the size of course)

When I read what TV you had I assumed you were a man of discerning taste, but then you said you drive a Passat. How long have you been a Rep?

Just kiddin' mate, quite like that Passat's, along with most German cars.

2.0 Litre TDi 4Motion, chipped to 184 BHP & 362Nm torque

No longer available.. As cod'ead mentioned.. Fantastic TVs but they are all Panasonic now and gave them the platform for their current success in the search of quality..

Panasonic plasma here. Not seen anything to touch a good plasma. Mind, there's plenty of poor ones around.

You get what you pay for.

Nail = Head