Re: Bang For The Buck?***
Well, if you're looking for a great value <=50", I'm guessing the Panny TH50PX80 (50" 720p) plasma would probably make an easy candidate considering you can probably find one for under $1K w/out much trouble. That's the one getting all the raves lately from the bargain hunters around these parts -- and I probably would've gotten one for myself too (at <=$900) during the crazy holiday season sales, if I needed/wanted a new display that's <=50". You might also consider a competing Samsung plasma w/ similar specs (and pricing) too, if you prefer Samsung.
Of course, I'm assuming you don't plan to sit closer than ~10ft from the display (or you might want to consider the 1080p version for maybe ~$300 more instead). And I'm also assuming you won't find something like a $$$ Pioneer Kuro plasma to be a great "bang for the buck".

_Man_