Daewoo DP42SM 42-Inch Widescreen Flat Panel Plasma EDTV-Ready TV
Outstanding value for the price
I purchased this model on low-price guarantee from Best Buy for $1,999 vs. competitor's advertised price, so well-below BB's going rate for the screen. I shopped for about 4 months &amp; compared this model to comparably-priced (MSRP:$3K-$4K) Samsung, Sampo, ViewSonic, Panasonic &amp; Sony(smaller screen size in price range). The Daewoo picture quality in all aspects was superior to the $3.5K &amp; other competitors &amp; equal to many models that were far more expensive. I waited hoping to get it for under $2.5K &amp; was shocked to find it advertised for $2K in 1/04, so took the step with Best Buy due to their service &amp; lower extended warranty price. I installed &amp; completed set-up myself with no problems with a system that includes Direct TV, VCR &amp; DVD recorder. Daewoo instructions for proper satellite &amp; component set-up were precise, easy to follow &amp;, most importantly, accurate. I have not been disappointed in the unit in any way for the dollar spent. It operates quietly &amp; provides wonderful color &amp; picture clarity. The only downside to the unit is that it does not have picture-in-picture, but then very little is available in the entry-level price range that has PIP. I also purchased the companion DP-SP21 speakers, which can be very hard to locate, but I got them from Target at $120 for the pair(well below other advertised prices). They are not high output, but deliver surround-sound quality &amp; no distortion at upper-end volume. All-in-all, a superior unit for the buyer that doesn't want to spend a lot of money on a plasma set-up.