Will Panasonic's plasma 3D really be any good?

[ADWyatt]

On paper, Panasonic's forthcoming 3D Home Theater system would seem to be the ultimate setup, at least for 2010. And this assumption would seem to be backed up by Panny's victory as 'Best of Show' at CES 2010 by CNet.
Okay, but what about reality? I've already done all the research about plasma's good and bad points compared to LED/LCD, so there's no need to go into that here, as I understand the paper comparisons. I'm aware of the so-called overall superior specs of today's plasma displays, but I also understand what my eyes tell me, and I know how stores can manipulate displays to maximise sales. All of which leaves me scratching my head.

When I go into any electronics store and get a direct side-by-side visual comparison between Panny's best plasma and a new Samsung LED, the Sammy blows Panasonic clean out of the water, time after time without fail. The question is, why? Is it because LED sets look better under the glare of bright store lights? Or could it be that the more expensive LEDs are calibrated better? Or, as is most likely, could it simply be because I'm not able to pick up the subtle picture details and contrasts that make plasma the superior display technology?

I have to wonder, too, exactly why Panasonic won the CNet award. Could it be simply because of their 150-inch screen? Or the fact that they had the only finished 3D display product at the show? From the comments I've read from CES, there were those people who thought Panny's plasma display was fantastic, while professional critics continually stated that they couldn't really tell any difference in quality between the various manufacturers.

So if you wish, please give me your personal opinion on whether Panasonic's 3D plasma technology will win the hearts and wallets of the buying public, or if LED will win the lion's share of consumer choice? Personally, I'd like to buy into the new Panasonic system, but I'd like your opinion on whether or not it will be equal to--or better than--the best LED. Thanks in advance for your input.