MikeB on 04 May 2010
Correction, widescreen 1,024 x 768 resolution plasma HDTVs are still common and widely available:
http://powersellernyc.com/product/view/Pioneer-PDP4280HD-42Inch-Plasma-HDTV-21015.html
This probably looks superior in motion compared to 1080i, which is also considered HD.