LCD TVs are gaining popularity with decreasing in price and better pictures at bright light conditions. However, the best plasma TVs still give better pictures at low lights. According to cnet.com, Pioneer Kuro PDP-5080HD has one of the best pictures among all the HDTVs. When should you buy plasma?

• If you look for the best value on larger HDTV, such as 50 inch HDTV. For the 50 inch HDTV, plasma TVs offer the most bang for the buck with great pictures, black level, contrast and viewing angle.
• If you watch a lot of sports programs, especially with a group of friends and family members. Plasma TVs offer a larger viewing angle and a much faster refresh rate.
• If you watch in a relative darker room. Plasma TVs offer better pictures at low light.
• The consumer best buys in plasma TV are Panasonic TH-50PX75U for 50 inch and Panasonic TH-42PX77U for 42 inch.