Procter,
I have a Sharp LC37AD1E which replaced a Philips 32" pixel plus CRT. No comparison, the Sharp wins by a mile!!
The ball in flight used to stutter like mad on the Philips, on the Sharp I can actually see the markings on the ball rotating as it's moving through the air.
The Sharp is the nearest thing I've ever seen to give the effect of watching through a window.
This is only my opinion though. It's been said on these forums ad nauseum, it's a very personal thing and you must view for yourself.
Good luck,
Leander