HDTV & Televisions : Panasonic TH-50PX600U

I couldn't be happier with my choice. I researched a lot of manf - both Plasma and LCD and setteled on the Plasma for big picture and sports viewing. I opted for the professional installation and setup - the tech made sure everything was working properly before he left. Views are great from all angles. You don't need to be directly in front of set to see a crisp picture. I did have a couple of general questions about the display and settings. I called the concearge service desk who were very helpful. Hosted a get together with friends to watch the big games this weekend. One of whom was impressed enough to go out on Sunday and buy a set. Hide Full Review

Got mine about 4 months ago from Panasonic Direct. I love mine so far. I just have basic cable right now but will soon have high-def. The basic cable picture image is excellent. Can't wait to see the high-def image. I have an s-video hook up to my dvd and it is awsome! Image quality superb. DOn't doubt my purchase at all. Recommended to all. Hide Full Review

I actually have the 42 inch version which featurewise is the same as the 50 inch.

The TV is great, however if you like the picture to be the proper shape, you need to adjust the aspect ratio. It would be nice if it would automatically recognize the aspect of what is transmitted and remember your settings for that condition.

Also the TV Guide is nice, but it's slow to respond and should have a memory backup as it looses info if there is any loss of power. It then takes 24 hours to regain that info. Hide Full Review

I've owned mine for 6 months, and I got what I paid for. Superior performance in every way. I should have used the swing-out wall-mount, though. But, that can be changed for a couple hundred bucks. The HD is so much better than the DLP or LCD, that my friends who own those, come here to watch the "big game". You can pay less, but you'll get less. The picture is ultra-sharp, colors are breath-taking, and the angular range of vision doesn't "grey-out" at any angle. If you buy anything less....don't ever look at the screen of a friend's Panasonic plasma....you'll be sorry. Hide Full Review

The realism of a TV's image is strongly linked to its contrast ratio, and this plasma features a high contrast ratio of up to 10,000: 1. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors - and this plasma can display an incredible 29 billion colors for a superior picture. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow Panasonic plasmas to render bright scenes with vivid realism. Hide Full Review