seems like this is the front-runner / winner: panasonic TC-P65ST50. she's a plasma, and she's a beaut!
i do not care about 3D - it has it, but i still wont care! check.
i do want HD - check
i do want 55-65" - 65", check
i do want lotsa hdmi ports - 3 is enough for me! check
i do want hang-on-the-wallability - check
i'm hoping to not spend much more than 2.5k - just over 2k on amazon, check
wifi is fun - check
