depends on your budget, I suppose, and on how much cheaper it really is compared to latest models from Samsung, Panasonic. This one is an older model, it seems, and not full HD and missing some other features too probably. I think Panasonic plasmas are better than Samsung - Samsung is still very good though - but if this one is a lot cheaper than say a Pana one, then go for it ... assuming it meets your needs and requirements, of course.