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Doesn't Cnet own ZDnet?
I own a plasma and on the day of purchase two years ago actually did not have that technology in mind. I was planning on LCD. Until I saw the displays side by side and looked at them from the three viewing angles in my family room: that's when plasma won the day. Viewing angle is a big issue that LCD struggles with to this day. LCD works best for certain rooms, plasma for others. I doubt that many buyers compare energy use to make their decisions. LCD is great technology. I am not dissing it. But I do beleive it has become the predominant HD format only because it is available in far more sizes, including under 20 inches while plasma starts at 42. Small sets don't have the viewing angle concerns of larger ones because you generally sit closer to them. With room size sets, people should evaluate foramts based on where they sit in the room, then look at the biggest set they can afford. All of the other claimed pros and cons for each format are secondary issues at best.
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