Panasonic TH-42PX60U 42-Inch Plasma HDTV
This set is HDTV, and some reviews should be ignored :-)
Quote... <br />\\"As far as all HDTV lies: THIS SET IS NOT HDTV!!!!  <br />Don't get all upset, now. The only HDTV set capable of producing 720p signal is 50\\" plasma. This 42\\" plasma has only 1024 vertical lines and for so called HDTV (720P) you need 1280. So this set will never show 720 progressively scanned HD picture. This is not being a nock against Panasonic, every manufacturer unapologetically lies to consumers right now due to lack of FCC regulations.  <br />If you want to get 42\\" set look into cheaper EDTV. They have better black level performance and also work better with analog cables. If you must have so called HDTV save money for 50\\" set. Currently only 50\\" Panasonic plasma TV is capable of producing 720P resolution. \\" <br /> <br /> <br />The problem with the internet is that misinformed people have equal access to posting reviews. This set IS HD, and the set DOES display 720p.  <br /> <br />The resolution is 1024x768. The horizontal lines are 768, and therefore IS capable of displaying 720p.  <br /> <br />The 50\\" has the same number of horizontal lines, but 1366 vertical lines. (1366x768) <br /> <br />Quote... <br />\\"As far as up converting DVDs., don't waist your money if you already have progressive scan DVD player. You will not notice any picture improvement. Despite what the mass consumer believes., those up-converting DVDs do not convert DVD signal into 720P or 1080i resolutions those numbers just used by industry (frivolously) to indicate some process that produces \\"better\\" picture by way of line-doubling. There is no DVD on earth that can take 680x480 signal and make it 1280x720.\\" <br /> <br />Again it's probably better to do some research before taking D.Karzoff 'free' advice. Up-converting or up-scaling DVD players DO output 720p or 1080i. The benefit of these players varies between tvs. The reason they give better picture is because the good ones have better chipsets for up-scalling than what cheap televisions do. If buying, the HDMI players give much better colours/contrast on the Panasonic. <br /> <br />If you already have a progressive player of good quality though, I would wait for Bluray or HD DVD players latter this year. <br /> <br />Like most other reviews, the blacks are excellent on the Panasonic, much better than LCD. The colours are individually adjustable in the settings menu and seem pretty neutral when setup well.