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4.5 stars
"Wow! A Very Solid Choice . . ."
Pros: * Excellent picture out-of-the-box. * Anti-glare screen excellent. * Well engineered stand (though doesn't swivel).
Cons: * Remote without "last channel" button.
Summary: I researched the liv'in daylights out of this purchase. As I read many reviews, I was curious about the comments related to the greens being a bit off. I must say that the Jets helmets, golf greens and fairways look fine. Perhaps the comments about the greens have more to do with getting the right reds (proper green to blue ratio). I did play around for awhile to get the right red, but now it's great! Red is my litmus test (can't be too blue - can't be too green. Must be perfect).
Same goes for the audio. I had noticed a few reviews that stated that the sound left a little bit to be desired. I have to disagree. Because the speakers are side-mounted, the separation is more distinguishable. I set both the bass & treble on 9 and it sounds good. I'll run an audio out to a B-speaker set up and we'll be good-to-go.
I do wish the stand swiveled. We have a custom cabinet/shelving set-up and it would be better to just swivel the TV for hook ups rather than have to drag the unit and stand across the surface.
This was a very good purchase. The value for price cannot be beaten. I did notice in reading other review that some were happy getting the TV for around $2,000. Make sure to check C-net's, price comparisons. At any given time they are showing prices from 14 - 17 stores and there is no reason to pay $2,000 any more. You can get an out-the-door price of around $1,700-$1,750, shipping included.
By the way, the unit came in excellent condition and was packaged with care in a very high quality container. That may have been a factor related to the re-seller adding some touches, but either way, my TV showed up without even a hint of a "ding".
If you are considering buying this Panasonic, you'll likely not come near a regret for pulling the trigger on this one.
-Steve
