Panasonic CT-32SF37 32" 'Superflat' Flat Screen TV
A bright, sharpe picture for a reasonable price
.<br />I was looking for a TV with the sharpest picture I could find at a reasonable price.  I was thinking about switching to a digital satellite source and also HDTV.  My conclusion was that HDTV is still in a state of flux.  There are many resolution modes and the features that may be very important in a few years may not be present in todays models.  The standards are confusing and I'm hearing conflicting information that makes it impossible to determine what is happing and when with the next generation of digital Television.  So I decided to wait another year or two for this and for prices to drop.<br />I presently have a cable source and have been happy with it.  I know the digital satellite is sharper, but I think you need a set bigger than 32&quot; to gain any benefit from it.  Also there is the issue of running multiple sets at the same time tuned to different channels.  We have a large hosuehold and I want everyone to have the option of watching what they wanted.<br />I looked at the 35&quot; and larger sets and found that unless they were digital--the scan lines were readily visible and distracting.  Not so on the 32&quot; set.  Going digital increase the price tremendously.  The 32's look great without being digital.<br />So my decision evolved into buying the best picture I could find for the price, in a 32' model.<br />This is the set I bought.  I'm presently using a cable source and find the image is very sharp and bright.  I can't see how it can look much better with a satellite source or DVD--it is superb.<br />Who needs the hassle of a satellite when cable provides multiple set with different channels simultaneously-and minimal headaches setting up.  I also use my cable for a cable modem and Voice over IP telephone calls at 1 cent a minute for long distance--so I was not about to give up my cable.<br />Needless to say, I'm very happy with the picture and I am seriously thinking about buying another one or two.<br />The remote is great and easy to use. I used it without a cable box for a few days and liked it.  However, I find that I don't use it since my cable box provides me with all the controls I need.  So I put the TV remote away.<br />Good news!  The cable box can control the power--so you don't need two remotes (the TV remote for power and the cable box for channel control and volume) to operate this set--that is a big plus for me.  One remote does it all.<br />I'm still trying to figure out how to permanently delete channels.  Some I never want to see.  Presently I use the parental control to disable the home shopping, music TV and other channels not suitable for children.  This gives blue screen.  I'd prefer to make them disappear completely.<br />I was thinking about hooking my surround sound stereo to this set but haven't yet.  The quality of the stereo sound built in is fine for me.  I'll probably do this at some point. The point is the sound quality is good barefoot.<br />Overall my satisfaction is very high for this set.  A great set for the money.  The best picture quality you will find short of a digital set and at reasonbale price.  I think I will buy another one or two for Christmas gifts.<br />Conrad Seniorto use. I used it without a cable box for a few days and liked it.  However, I find that I don't use it since my cable box provides me with all the controls I need.  So I put the TV remote away.  <br />Good news!  The cable box can control the power--so you don't need two remotes (the TV remote for power and the cable box for channel control and volume) to operate this set--that is a big plus for me.  One remote does it all.<br />I'm still trying to figure out how to permanently delete channels.  Some I never want to see.  Presently I use the parental control to disable the home shopping, music TV and other channels not suitable for children.  This gives blue screen.  I'd prefer to make them disappear completely.  <br />I was thinking about hooking my surround sound stereo to this set but haven't yet.  The quality of the stereo sound built in is fine for me.   I'll probably do this at some point. The point is the sound quality is good barefoot.<br />Overall my satisfaction is very high for this set.  A great set for the money.  The best picture quality you will find short of a digital set and at reasonbale price.  I think I will buy another one or two for Christmas gifts.<br />Conrad Senior