inch to 35-inch

Bought this TV last year. Now it is two weeks after the one year warranty has expired and the TV is dead. Like the two previous reviews entered, I also have a problem turning on the TV. Certainly didn't have a power surge problem because I have redundant power surge protection. This suddenly occured today.

The symptom is: When I try to turn on the TV it gives that inital sound as if it where going to turn on but a second later it just powers off without the screen actually coming to life. Then I would attempt to turn it on again by pressing the power button but no response at all. After unplugging the TV and plugging it in again, the same thing would occur after I attempt to turn on the TV where it would just power off before the screen comes to life.

This is definitely a flaw that has to be addressed by Panasonic with this particular model. Ofcourse being among the first to report this problem, I will probably have to eat the loss of either having it repaired or throwing it out depending on the estimated repair cost.

Panasonic if your reading this, please address this problem because it will most probably be a recurring complaint on this model.

In general I was very satisfied with the clarity and performance of this product.

I bought this set, had it delivered, watched the High Definition broadcasts in amazement. I then thought that I didn't need to spend so much money on just a tv and returned it and had a Sony 32" HDTV delivered. Let me tell you...no comparison. I called the store (who at this point thinks I've lost my mind) and asked them to bring the Panasonic back. The clarity of picture is due to the high resolution screen which isn't found on any other brand and only on the two tube-type widescreen HD televisions from Panasonic. Another plus is the two tuner input capability (not available on any Sony...which renders PIP inoperable when using a cable box) that allows me to use my Picture in Picture while running my hi def cable box. I currently have 9 high def channels and all are beautiful on this television although, as another reviewer mentioned, the darks...particularly on CBS...are very dark and I can't seem to fix that issue. But when a high def broadcast comes on that has been filmed with a high def camera, you would swear that you were there. Most people who have been in the house when the tv is on literally sit and stare. I can't tell you how many times that I have found the plumber/handyman/kitchen contractor just standing in my living room mesmerized by the picture. I have it hooked to a home theater system and a Panasonic DVD player. However, the set has pretty good speakers without having to use the home theater. But the 5.1 sound capabilities with HD broadcast are really good. The only cons have been that I don't think that the remote has the functionality that it should have. It was unable to learn the codes for some of my equipment. I haven't had the power problems that two of the reviewers have had so that's a plus.

So, if you want mind blowing picture clarity for high def broadcast, get this tv. You won't be disappointed. Just be warned...you may never watch tv alone again with this set in your house...the company just won't leave!

Oh my God. I just read the review by a person who owns this set and is having power problems. MY SET HAS STARTED TO DEVELOP PROBLEMS, TOO. I have contacted Panasonic, and several authorized dealers. They seem to be stumped, so now they just ignore me. One day, I pressed the "on" button on my trusty remote control, and nothing happened. I tried the power button on the set, and still nothing. I finally went to my circuit breaker box, and flipped the circuit breaker on and off, and for some reason, it worked. This happened a few more times, so I paid an electrician $120 to replace the circuit breaker. No problems for about a month, and then --- it happened again. I don't know what is causing the problem, but I suspect that the set needs the power removed (as in unplug it) to be initialized, and then it will come on again. I do know there is a huge power surge when you turn on the set. What a bummer. The set is under one year warranty, but have you ever tried to move a 175 pound set that is sitting 7 feet up in an entertainment center console? What a disappointment.