Panasonic CT-36HX41 36" HDTV-Ready TV
This Set is Awesome!!
My wife and I have been nursing along a 21-year old, 19-inch GTE/Sylvania color TV, that she had purchased as a Freshman in college.  Single speaker, retractable rabbit antenna . . . <BR>the unit is probably coal-burning.  <br />Enter the world of \\"INVAR Shadow Masks\\", \\"Anamorphic DVD Detection\\", and \\"3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter\\".  Hey, these sound like instruments of a CIA field agent . .  and we just wanted a great picture.   Not wanting to look like total imbeciles, we researched the Net, including the Amazon site.<br />After going to numerous stores to compare 36-inch sets, we can say without qualification -  the picture clarity on the Panasonic CT36HX41 literally spanks the pants off anything else we looked at . .  with the possible exception of the SONY XBR250 - the set we originally considered.  <br />The problem with the SONY XBR250 was that at 40-inches across, it was impossible to find a well-made entertainment center large enough to hold this digital mausoleum.  The only alternative was to have a cabinet-maker do a custom-build . .  or order a Contemporary glass/chrome TV pedestal/settee . . . providing all the interior warmth and atmosphere of the restrooms at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.  <br />We have hooked up the Panasonic set to a SONY DVPNS700P DVD player/ w progressive scan, and so far, the the picture has been astonishing.   For those who don't want to invest in the whole home-theatre/ video receiver/AC3 experience,  the Pansonic provides a very nice 3D surround sound built right-into the set.<br />Do yourself a huge favor and pay for home delivery.  At 242 lbs., this Pansonic is not a set to put on the roof of your car.<BR>Enlist the support of all the muscle you can find for this puppy.