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I've had this for about 6 months. While regular TV may not be quite as sharp as LCD, overall this is great TV especially with blu-ray movies.
Since it is a plasma, this TV does use up a higher wattage number compared to the LCD's and after 3-4 hours of viewing the TV screen does start to get hot and you can feel the heat coming off it when you stand near it. By now most of you should have already decided on LCD or Plasma. I'm a research freak, especially when it comes to electronic items. Surprisingly the fans inside the TV do a great job because you dont feel too much hot air coming from the back of the tv. For me picture quality (black levels etc) was the most important factor I was looking for in a TV. If this TV fits in your price range, then go ahead and buy it, you will definitely not regret it. After the first 100 - 200 hrs break in period this TV will definitely keep you satisfied for the life of it. JUST BUY IT ALREADY.
The product is great. The first was a 42inch 720p. I am very pleased. This is my second panasonic plasma. The service was great from Amazon.com also. I would use the site again in a second.
As far as TV goes, for $1,100 things thing just ROCKS anything within reach of that prize, - the picture is unreal. I bought mine through Amazon and had a great deleivery experience. It was at my house within a week, they waited while I tested all HDMI ports, etc. Throw in one of the 2009 Panasonic Blu Rays that were just released and you will be delighted. I do recommend you own a surround set-up as I am not thrilled with the sets sound but for just normal viewing it is sufficent.
the Pioneer Kudos plasmas were the best, but too pricey. I love the Sony, because it weighs less, has a less reflective screen, a more user friendly menu and sharp bright colorful picture. I decided to get a new TV for the family room and my son's bedroom, so I did a ton of research, studying, reading reviews and looking at the displays at the various stores in my area. So I bought a Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U for the family room and Sony Bravia KDL-32XBR6 for my son. Go with the Panasonic if your TV will be in a dimly lit room and you're looking for a more theater like experience. The Panasonic plasma and Sony XBR LCD were my next two choices. You can't truly appreciate them until you connect a high definition source like HD-TV or Blu-ray.
Neither TV has very good sound, but that's easily remedied with a home theater system or a less expensive sound bar (I'd recommend the Sony HT-CT100). I came to the conclusion that. The Panasonic's picture on the other hand is warm and natural with life like flesh tones, deep blacks and excellent colors. I finally decided on the Sony, but was disappointed to learn that the size I wanted wouldn't fit in my entertainment center. Both are beautiful TVs with excellent picture quality. I'd go with the Sony if your TV will be in a brightly lit room or a room that receives daylight from windows. Either way, you can't go wrong; both TVs are a fine choice.
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