Re: Building a new edit/finishing suite.

The Kona LHI has HDMI on board as well. If you don't need dual link - and it doesn't sound like you do - it's a very nice choice, at almost the same price as the BM Decklink Extreme, as it does some of the cross conversion tricks that Konas do very well.

I strongly agree about the Panasonic Series 11 plasma. Take some care to set it up correctly (calling in someone who calibrates monitors for a living is a good investment) and it's far superior to any current LCD. There's a reason why every major post facility in Los Angeles has rejected LCD's and embraced Panasonic plasmas as their CRT replacement.