55" LG 55LM8600 Class Cinema WiFi 1080p 240Hz 3D LED Smart HDTV + 6 Pairs of 3D Glasses $1800 + Free Shipping

Is this really worth nearly $400+ more than the 6700 series?

Well, right now the 6700 doesn't have the capability to turn of trumotion (soap opera effect), so if you're someone like me who can't stand the look of motion interpolation, the 6700 isn't even an option.

I am replacing my 2007 Pioneer 5080HD 50" plasma TV with this one (55LM6700), so keep that in mind. I also have a 60" LG plasma in another room.

Pros:
* The slim bezel is nice. I was able to replace my old 50" plasma with this 55" model using about the same amount of wall space, thanks to the thin bezel.
* The power consumption and heat generation is superior to my old plasma. Nice... especially in Texas where you don't want more heat.
* Very slim TV - nice... and less weight too
* Can update itself using an Internet connection (I'm using a wired connection)
* FULL HD (1920x1080) beats my old plasma
* Lots of configuration options & settings to tweak (if you want); the "Picture Wizard" is a good place to start to adjust some basic (& important) settings.
* Six pairs of 3D glasses is a nice little bonus.
* Can play back 24 FPS film material correctly.

Cons:
* The screen viewing angles and "stability" (changes with viewing angles) are noticeably reduced from my old plasma TV (but are supposed to be "good for LCD").
* It was harder to beat the image quality of the plasma than I thought... while the image quality is good to very good, I think you have to go plasma if you want the very best. Tweaking the settings can get you closer though (though you won't be able to match the viewing angles of a plasma).
* The "magic remote" could use some improvement, though it's not all bad.
* My wife tried the Netflix app, but likes the TiVoHD Netflix interface better - especially for pausing/playing & controlling the stream... but she is very picky. I think it's decent (especially if you don't plan on pausing the stream), though definitely not the best I've used.
* Compared to the plasma I had, the 55LM6700 screen has more glare... and windows or bright lights in front of the TV could be an issue, but I've seen worse. I now see how I've taken the good anti-glare screen of my old plasma for granted.

Other:
* The "magic remote" is both "cool" and annoying at the same time. Sometimes it has a bit of a fit and doesn't do what you want... and it can fall over a lot.
* I haven't tried the 3D but I've mostly read about very good praise for it.
* If you want to tweak/calibrate, then the "Disney WOW: World of Wonder [Blu-ray]" is good. I'm still messing with the settings but think I'm getting closer to some that I like.
* I ordered my TV early May, 2012 and the unit I received was made in Feb, 2012.
* Assembled in Mexico

Conclusion:
If you want the best image quality and viewing angles, then I recommend a good plasma. For slimness, energy efficiency, and still good picture quality, then this is a nice set. I feel comfortable giving it a strong 4 stars. If this had all the benefits of good plasma image quality, then I'd probably go 5 stars.

I will update this review as I use the TV more and find more pros/cons.

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