[jarcher]

The price difference between a 55" and a 60" plasma is really huge. Just a little more screen space and a $500 difference.

I am now leaning toward a Panasonic TC-P55ST50 or a TC-P55GT50. There seems to be little difference between the 2 excep that the GT may have slightly better reflection reduction and it has more ability to tune the picture with controls. Seems to be about a $150 difference between the two.

My choice would also be between these two.  I own two Panasonic plasmas ranging from 5-3 years old & couldn't be happier.  The Costco UT50 for approx $400 less than the ST50 is also quite a good deal, though it doesn't have the "infinite black pro" filter which makes picture quality better under bright light scenarios.  Also the overall cosmetic appearance is not as high-end / sleek as with the ST+ series.  If saving $ and using it under generally dimmer situations is a consideration, it seems to be a very good option. 

[RPM123]

I own the Pany GT55 and think it's great!  It's also in a fairly bright room and I do not notice any reflection, unike the previous Samsung LED I owned that had quite a bit of reflection.

[ptmconsulting]

OK, so after much investigation and a wait for MLK weekend and Super Bowl sales to hit a peak I've purchased a Panasonic TC-P55GT50. The differences over to ST50 set is minimal, but the extra picture adjustability was worth it to me. Also, not drawn out in the on line reviews, but told to me by local salesmen was the GT's better glare reduction over the ST.

Bought it from www.buydig.com because outside of NJ there is no sales tax and free shipping. Now that's a win.

Also ordered a Panasonic DMP-BDT220 3d Blu Ray player from Amazon. It's all over but the delivery and setup now!

[jarcher]

Excellent choices, and now that we know whose going to the Superbowl, go Ravens!

[mcgsxr]

As the happy owner of 2 Panny plasmas (so far, will need a display for the basement when it is done), I think you did very well!

My old U series 42 is still doing well 3 years in, and the new VT series 55 is great.

[ptmconsulting]

Going to plug it into my Felix power conditioner, a high current version which you need for a TV. Best thing I ever did for my video system. You really should try it if you haven't done this already.

[jarcher]

I actually found that swapping the power cord on my Panasonic plasma improved the picture quality, as much as I didn't want to believe it. More so than hdmi cables, where I didn't see a difference between $5 mono price cables and ones ten times more expensive. I use a modestly priced Wire World power cable.