Only go for a plasma if you have a dark room. I bought a 55" Panasonic 3D Smart tv recently from Seconds World for $1400. Great Tv in the showroom, got it home and its like watching a mirror during the day. Even with the blinds drawn. Admittedly, the salesman said it was a great TV for dark rooms but he failed to mention it was shite in sunny rooms...ergggggg