It's not, but others said LCD was the way to go. :/

From the review you linked:

"The bad: Produces relatively light color of black; grayscale somewhat blue even after adjustment; no dot-by-dot aspect-ratio mode with 1080i sources."

Emphasis added.

This is where the big difference between the technologies lies. Again, black level is king.

EDIT:  They even directly state in the review summary that the picture quality "can't compete with the plasma competition". 

Bodh,

We got a 42" 1080 p Vizio LCD this summer for about $900 from Costco.  The image and color is fantastic.   I've read reviews that complained about image quality, but I haven't noticed any problems.  Very nice looking tv.

 Right, but it's 1080p and 200 dollars cheaper. Does everyone think the extra 200 dollars is worht it? Can I get Naz and kn and goose and several people to chime in here? :o

1080p means virtually nothing at this screen size. I would much rather see you get the 5" smaller plasma screen for $1050. They really do look better, I promise. I've spent a lot of time with both types of televisions using high-definition source materials.

Okay, I'm strongly leaning towards Goose -- does anyone have ANY competing opinions? I noticed a few people suggest LCD TVs.

Samsung 50" plasma for $1299.77:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HPT5054-50-Plasma-HDTV/dp/B000NEKORW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1197346059&sr=8-4

Goose, what about this guy?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NEFVM0/ref=pd_cp_e_2?pf_rd_p=250314601&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000PBJSE8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1B54E59KYXR0137XQEWD#moreAboutThisProduct

He's on sale for 1300!

Haha, great minds :p Do you thikn that's a good choice Goosegaws?  

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It probably has the same panel as this TV:

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-hp-t5064/4505-6482_7-32331280.html

And seems to have been generally well-received:

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-hp-t5054/4505-6482_7-32369006.html?tag=prod.txt.1

Based on this and what naznatips said, I say go for it.