Panasonic PT-50DL54 50-Inch Rear-Projection DLP HDTV
Best 50 inch dlp I've seen
I've had this tv for almost 2 months now.  I'd like to first respond to one reviewer: <br /> <br />I've quoted the reviewer with &#62;&#62;&#60;&#60; <br /> <br />&#62;&#62;when you turn on the TV , you will notice the fan noise from the projector lamp.. It sounds like the fan in the back of your PC, but a little more noticeable.. =[ .. &#60;&#60; <br /> <br />I haven't noticed any fan noise.  no problem here <br /> <br /> <br />&#62;&#62;If you are planning on watching DVD's on this TV with a standard DVD player... THINK AGAIN !! You will have to buy a Denon DVD-1910 Single-disc DVD player with 720p/1081i DVI output in order to get a good picture !!&#60;&#60; <br /> <br /> <br />That's ridiculous. You don't have to buy any kind of special dvd player to get a good picture.  You just need componenet video output or better, which is standard on almost every dvd player sold today <br /> <br /> <br />&#62;&#62;Anyway.. If you hook up your existing DVD player with an S-Video cable (Monster or not)! the picture quality is horrible !!&#60;&#60; <br /> <br /> <br />That is why the tv has HDMI and component inputs.  Use the component inputs for dvd.   <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />&#62;&#62;But you really do need to buy a DVD player that outputs in 1080i and upconverts the picture signal !! You can waste your money on a $170 Toshiba or Samsung Up convert DVD player.. &#60;&#60; <br /> <br /> <br />Again, that's ridiculous.  Any dvd player with component output is fine. Just take off the stock &#34;VIVID&#34; picture setting on the tv and set it to the &#34;CINEMA&#34; setting <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />&#62;&#62;Also you don't need all the Monster cables , only an S-Video!! &#60;&#60; <br /> <br /> <br />S Video is not a great picture.  Maybe that's why you're complaining about picture quality... <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Now to my thoughts: I love this tv.  I compared it to the Samsung HLP5063 and thought the Panasonic was the clear winner in picture quality.  I didn't thinkthe Samsung 5085 was worth the extra money either.  It looked as good as the mitsubishi 525 series, too.  This tv performs better than ones costing much more, so I went for it. I couldn't be happier.  Even standard definition cable looks great, and HD sports is definitaly an amazing experience.   <br /> <br />Highly recommended.