I purchased a 65 inch Panasonic Plasma model GT50 late last year (Boxing Day sale in Canada). At the time I was considering the 70 inch Sharp or the 65 inch Panasonic VT30. The side angle viewing on the Sharp was noticeably lacking and the extra $ for the VT30 did not make sense. I had an older Sony LCD which ended up downstairs in the games room. The plasma is a huge upgrade. smile