I've never heard of a *plasma* TV bulb. As far as I know, there's no such thing. DLP TVs, however, do use a bulb. I've logged around 15,000 hours in the 2 years I've owned my DLP (which I bought new) and I've noticed no apparent drop in brightness. In addition, the "expensive" bulb can be found on eBay for under $100. I haven't yet needed to purchase a new one, but they're extremely easy to install/uninstall.
DLPs have a great picture - much better than LCD, in my opinion - and no motion blur. The crippling factor is that DLP TVs are not "flat" in the same sense as LCDs and plasmas, but they get quite thin (5 - 7 inches in width) and they're very lightweight (my Samsung 56" is just under 50 lbs). They also display dark colors better than any LCD I've seen. Bottom line: Your best bet is to stay away from plasmas. LCDs control most of the market and the technology is very young considering its potential.
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