Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK 42-Inch Plasma EDTV
Expect to add extras
This is an excellent plasma TV. However, as others indicated it doesnt come with an HDMI outlet although it can be purchased for extra, about 150 dollars. Also it doesnt include speakers, so expect to pay an extra 500 for a decent sorround sound system, it also doesnt include a stand, so expect to pay another 200 for a stand although whats the point of purchasing a plasma if your not going to mount it? It defeats the purpose! Also it DOES make a huge difference, having an elegant TV like this mounted makes your whole place look better. A mount costs around 250-350 dollars plus installation runs around 500-1000 dollars depending on the size and whether you want to mount speakers, hide wires, etc. So paying 1500 is only the beginning, expect to add at least another 1300 to this price. running your total roughly to around 3,000 for a 42'' non-hdtv plasma. One reviewer mentioned he was thankful for panasonic producing EDTV's for poorer people who can't afford HDTV. Let me just say that HDTV is available for under 1,000 with CRT widescreen's and under 1700 for DLP 50'' TV's. If you have this TV then you are most definately able to afford HDTV. IF you \\"MUST\\" have an HDTV (plasma) do some research and you will be able to pay an extra 400 for that privelage, don't be cheap! you deserve it, especially when HD DVD's are coming out and all programming will be in HD come the next 2-3 years, don't sell yourslves short!