Panasonic TH-37PX50U 37-Inch Flat-Panel HD-Ready Plasma TV
im impressed
I went through a long process to finally end up with this 37\\" panasonic plasma. I first got the 42\\" version. It was too large a screen for my bedroom. When I brought the first one home, I didnt even bother checking a dvd picture, since I knew it was too big. I didnt realize at the time how amazing the picture quality is.  <br /> <br />I tried the 40\\" $4000 Sony Bravia LCD. Brought it home, screen was acceptable size, put on DVD of Star Wars III.... space never looked so .. GREY. There is nothing near true blacks on even sonys latest lcd technology. LCDs arent even worth it. Just save you money until you can get a plasma.  <br /> <br />Next, I went small. I bought the 30\\" sony hdtv XBR tube. I had it for two weeks. It ended up having a defective speaker. I lifted the heavy monster without breaking my back, and at PC richards, (which by the way will not let you return or upgrade your plasma once you walk out of the store with it, best buy does) They set my tv on a shelf and right down on the other end was the panasonic 37\\" plasma. Seeing the HDTV feed on the screen, I knew I had made a mistake. They agreed to let me buy the plasma for an additional $1000. I easily lifted it into the car. Set it up. Hooked in Phillips dvd with prog scan using monster component cables. Hooked up comcast HDTV. Hooked up xbox 360. Only regret is that there isnt another HDMI input, one for cable, one for DVD. Seems obvious enough. Oh well.  <br /> <br />Picture quality. Amazing. Everything looks incredible. Even regular old non digital tv feed is better than expected.  <br /> <br />This TV will have you in awe... seriously. Put on something like Sin City on DVD... wow. The colors are so rich...like a painting.  <br /> <br />Next week Im having DISH network install HDTV service, with VOOM HD...15 unique HDTV channels. Cant wait. This plasma has me salivating.  <br /> <br />One last note, sound. The sound is acceptable for a television. Thats it. I am upgrading to a $1400 aperion audio/onkyoreceiver 5.1 surround sound system. The image on this plasma demands an equally good home theatre setup.