while active 3d is good, I think Passive 3d is way better. My friend got an LG with Passive 3d, and all I can say is wow.
LG's 2d to 3d conversion is just awesome.
These companies (Sony, samsung, panasonic, etc) just want to extort money and push the ridiculus active 3d glasses. Glasses with batteries are plain ridiculus, and heavy.
No wonder LG is currently number 1 in 3d tv. I was always a samsung fan, but, i guess things change. Go for LG, more bang for buck.