Panasonics overall are not "disposable TVs that go bad very fast." Quite the opposite. That statement is simply not substantiated by any significant amount of feedback/information I've ever read over the years or by my own personal experience. There may be a few people out there who have had problems -- there always are no matter how good the product -- but the vast majority of people who provide feedback on Panasonic TVs (feel free to browse the boards) are very happy long-term customers and would happily purchase one again (Samsung plasmas generally in this category too). I've had mine for seven years under very heavy use and never had a problem despite living in an area with lots of power outages and brown-outs on top of the heavy use. Several friends of mine also have them and are extremely happy as well. Don't let your decision be over-influenced by one person's negative experience. They're great TVs.
Panasonic VT50
Does anyone have information (or heard rumors) of a 60" VT50 coming out? And maybe for 2013 the next generation of VT's. Why is there no 60" since it's a very popular size.