hi guys, plan to get myself 42 Full HD Plasma...however i dont like watching stretchy SD and would rather view it in normal 4:3 aspect ratio...
My question is, will the black bands on the left/right side cause burn mark or IR effect later on?

Hi bros, need some advise...i have narrowed down my options as per below:

If i goes for Plasma:
- Samsung 3D Plasma 43" PS43D491
- Samsung Plasma 43" PS43D451
- Panasonic 42" Plasma TH-P42U30K
Note: I kinda like the sammy (because its value for money) but the aspect ratio 4:3 (1024x768) such a turn-off for me. Unless somebody can convince me that its not a big deal in term of PQ and no problem watching 720p without scaling.

If goes for LED:
- Panasonic LED TV - L42E3K (50hz but extra 2 inches)
- Toshiba LED 40" - 40PS10E (not sure PQ better than Sammy or Pana. also dont know if its capable of 100hz)
- Samsung LED UA40D5000 (seems like a good option but not sure on it media player capabilities)

My major requirements and viewing preference
1) at least 40 incher
2) willing to extend to RM2500 if the models comes with good media player which can play at least 720p mkv x.264 DTS file.
3) can hook up 2TB HDD and play movie directly.
4) If possible, at least true HD ready reso of 1280×720 or 1366×768.
5) If LED, at least 100hz

If my requirement no 2 and 3 is not possible with the above listed models:
- i would rather go for cheaper model with the remaining requirements met (No 1,4,5)..
- And just hook up dedicated Media Player (WDTV, AcRyan) to the TV....
- Example: Sammy Plasma 43" PS43D450, Panasonic 42" Plasma TH-P42X30K, Samsung LED UA40D5003

Appreciate any advise from the expert and current user....