Scaling artifacts: LCD vs Plasma

[Ilwrath]

Generally though because LCD's are so much sharper you tend to notice the artifacts more, even on a smaller set.

That would be my thought.  Plasma has more of a glow (which looks softer) than a backlight with individually shaded cells (LCD).

[Ilwrath]

I am using a 19 inch Sony Multiscan Trinitron[...]

You mispelt "Herniatron".  :-D  I've carted around lots of monitors, and I always cringe when I see a Sony monitor that needs to be moved.

Anyhow, I think the more modern LCD high-resolution displays do a lot better job than the older ones.  A friend of mine has one of the new Dell 21" flat panels LCDs, and I must say, it's beautiful in just about any resolution.  The first LCD that I'd consider an improvement over my ViewSonic GS815.