Panasonic PT-47WX53 47-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready Projection TV
Read manual then rate this TV!
This Panasonic's TV manual first page said: The marking or retained image on the TV tube resaulting from viewing fix image will cause pernament damage of the TV tube. <BR>Not only this model has the burn-in problem but all CRT based PTV have some burn-in problem if viewer keep watch fixed image! <br />Why I rate this TV for five star because I spend $1300 include shipping compared LCD based PTV will at least twice as much of the expense(think about if you spend $3000 the TV need fix after 4 years). This TV has best picture quality with highest cost efficient value. CRT base PTV is very matured technology related with plasma or LCD TV. If end user read CR magazine this year TV issue people will find out Plasma TV will consume lots of power and generate lots of heat. Also after 5 years usage Plasma TV will decrease its contrast rate up to 50%. <br />If consumer read this TV's manual and adjust his viewing habit so the TV will be perfect and last longer! LCD base PTV won't have burn in problem but you gotta paid more!<br />Personally my strategy is buying a CRT based PTV first and wait for LCD TV became cheaper(take at lease three year for a large screen).