Panasonic TH-46PZ85U Amazing tv

I have been researching tv's for the past 6 months, and finally decided on the 46PZ85U. Prior to purchasing this tv, I bought a Samsung 5084 on clearance. I returned it as it did not perform as I expected, and decided to go with my original choice.

First, the 46 inch screen is perfect. When I began shopping for a tv I was planning to go with a 46 inch lcd because of the size and where I planned to put it, but further research led me to the plasma technology. The 50 inch was a little larger than I wanted and the 42 was too small.

I am extremely satisfied with my purchase as this tv has a picture second to none. I too was concerned about the reflections, but I have this tv in my family room with a lot of windows and it is not an issue.

I have only had it for two days now, so I will list the things I've noticed and will post an update after a while.

1. As stated before, the picture quality is amazing. It even looks good on sd channels...but HD channels blow me away. I can't wait to watch the Masters this weekend.

2. The sound quality is excellent. One of the reasons I returned the Samsung is because its sound quality was horrible. While I have a stereo with surround sound set up, I do not want to turn on the stereo for day to day viewing...only when watching movies.

3. The additional inputs are hidden on the sides...but easily accessable. One reason I opted for the 85U instead of the 80U is the location of these inputs. They are behind a hidden door on the 80U in the front of the tv...I have two small children and imagined this door being broken off within a week.

4. The layout and the clean looking bezel make this a very attractive tv. My wife liked that since it is in our family room.

I will post an update to this review once I enjoy the tv a little longer. For now, I am completely satisfied with my purchase.

Update (6/1/08)...after owning this tv for a few months, I am completely happy with this purchase. The picture is amazing, sounds great, and it is everything I expected.