For those in search of the higher end Direct View, just saw the new NEC 61" plasma
[Link: nectech.com]WOW! Very good picture on both HD and reg S-video from a Sony HD100, then customer ran it through his Faroudja, stunning! For those that can afford it, retail $28K, not sure what street price will be. Also had the quietest fans I never heard, had to get within inches, and then it was barely audible.
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