Mich, pretty good price on that plasma from Sam's, and plasma prices are dropping
like a rock, due to phase out by many manufacturers. The problem imo, is none of us
can see "that" TV, and all the rec'd brands/models here are all held in some level of regard
by each of the owners...
$2Gs or way less, is easily doable by your sis, imo.
As for 1080 vs 720, unless they are visually challenged or only watch low def TV, get 1080:
it is night and day over 720 in any reasonably large size, imo.
GL,mD