Panasonic TH-42PX60U 42-Inch Plasma HDTV
Panasonic Plasma, the Best!
I finally decided to take the plunge into HDTV and a flat screen. I looked at many sets at Amazon, Costco, Best Buy and Circuit City. First off, I was going to buy a Samsung LCD TV on Amazon or Costco. Anything would be an improvement for me. Then, I saw the Vizio Plasma at Costco for about $1500. I knew the advantages of Plasma for sports, so I almost bought that set to save money. After reading the average reviews for that set and the poor customer service, I decided against it. Also, Costco gives you a good warranty, but zero help in deciding which set to buy. I knew I really wanted the Panasonic, but the price was putting me off. About $2300. Then I found the set on sale at Circuit City, they gave me another $200 off of their sale price. I paid just under 2k. I bought a Samsung DVD with HD converter, on Amazon for about $180. This is a nice unit, and it came with two HD cables, one for the cable box and one for the DVD player. No need to buy another cable if you get a unit like this one. <br />Now, unto the Panasonic. My cable company has HD and WOW! This set is incredible! Watching the world cup in HD, you actually feel like you are at the match. Colors are great, picture quality unsurpassed. You can sit at an angle and still have an incredible view of the action. I bought this set because of the top reviews and reliable service. I've only had it a week, but so far a great decision.