I am actually thinking of getting one of the new plasmas; just not in 3D.
By the middle of October, I plan to buy a new plasma. I’ve been targeting the Panasonic ST30 50 inch set based on recommendations from Home Theater and Sound & Vision magazines. I have absolutely no interest in 3D (especially having to purchase four sets of glasses!!) and could save $300 by going with the non-3D S30 model. However, the ST has a better picture and black levels- which is what I really want. So, unless I convince myself that price is the biggest factor, I’ll soon be counted as propping up the 3D sales figures. I can’t believe I’m the only one in this position.
the new plasmas are a whole different world from the first ones. I have one of each... A 42” Hitachi from the first generation and a 54” Panasonic from the new generation. From my eye, plasma still has the brightest, fastest picture out there. The new ones don’t suck electricity like the old ones, either.
Currently, I’m a big fan of the Panasonic line.