After looking and reading it seems to be between these two:

Pioneer - PRO-1540HD (60”)

Fujitsu - P55XTA51UB (Black) P55XTA51US (Silver)
55-Inch HDTV Plasmavision® Display

...or is there something else in the pipeline about to hit the market I should consider?
I could use some feedback from someone better in the know about the technical merits!
Thanks

I would look at the soon to be released Pioneer 6010.

Agreed... 6010FD

I believe you would get more/better replies in the plasma section of this forum. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=167

Thank you...also I just learned Pioneer is releasing the PRO-150FD in September that will be their newest 60" model.