Fuck no, Plazma is way better. But still is more expensive. Dollar for Dollar DLP is a great buy. LCD is middle of the road, Plazma runs somewhat hot on the screen, hence plazmas having a life expectency of around 5000 hours, some going up to 20000 hours life. Here is what it comes down to, I had the HiDef 101 class at Audio Visions in Hyde Park, and being they put out 100,000.00 systems, I figure i Would take there word. 720P is equivalent to a 1080I, most companys stoped listing 1080I, because too many consumers were getting comfused with the 1080I and the 1080P, the difference is the I stands for Integrated, and the P stands for Progressive. if you have anything over about 52" of TV within an 8 foot viewing space, you will tell the difference in a P or I TV. Keep this in mind this is for 50" or more of TV. And even so, the average consumer cannot tell while on an HD channel. A trained eye will be able to tell the difference. Average consumer, its not even worth it, and it only is noticeable on black images. Go with a 720P or 1080I, for the 1080P if you have a huge TV in a small area for viewing, and want to show people how big your cock is, then go with a big 1080P in a tiny ass living room. Other than that, The Vizio line or the Olevia LCDs are a great buy. I bought my Aquos 52" from Sams Club for 2100.00 with a 5 year warranty. 1080P, and it works fine. I have a Vizio 32" in my bedroom, and it puts out a great image, I am happy with the purchase. I am buying my son a 26" Vizio for christmas. I think it is 450.00 right now at walmart.