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 Great 26" TV January 7, 2009
I researched a small LCD purchase for at least a month while waiting for prices to drop. I narrowed it down to this Panasonic and similar models from Samsung. I have the 32" version of this TV as well and was VERY pleased with it so I decided to buy this 26" Panasonic after reading many reviews and looking at them in the stores. The only drawback I have found with this TV, and it isn't a big deal, is that is takes about 5-7 seconds for the TV to turn on. Otherwise, great picture, nice remote, adequate inputs, no complaints.
Good transition TV December 30, 2008
First 2 features different than most in this class. No PC input, but a game mode for HDMI and it has RCA audio outputs instead of a headphone jack.
Things I like:
When you switch channels/inputs there is only a small display box in the corner for a brief time instead of the information bar that many display.
The LAST button not only alternates between 2 channels, but between a channel and an input(Component, 3 HDMI, 2 Composite, SVideo). Also you can enter a channel number while watching an input and it will change to TV in and that channel.
There are 3 display setting modes which can be altered and applied to all inputs, plus a CUSTOM mode which can be different for each input.
It automatically mapped out scrambled cable channels during the scan and allows channel labeling(as well as input labeling).
Not only can you choose to scan for Analog, Digital or Analog and Digital, you can choose to surf any of one of these groups or FAVORITES( 3 groups of 10).
The remote keys are laid out well, except for Volume/Channel rockers are opposite of most of my other remotes. No need to go through menus for most common changes.
Somewhat talks HDMI CEC to my Philips DVD player(DVP5990/37).
This is a great TV for people moving from an SD set.
Great Bang for the Buck December 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this as a my second LCD (my other is a 40" Samsung) and I got it to go in the kitchen.
As I only currently have one HD feed (I have standard definition in the kitchen via Dish dual tuner), buying something that looked good with SD was a big factor. Based on ratings I saw on Consumer Reports, on sites like Amazon as well as through comparisons in the stores to Samsung and Sony 26" LCDs, I went with the Panny.
This set has been everythign I had hoped for. Great viewing angles, nice colors, quality sound, and it makes SD look pretty darn good.
I have even messed around on it with my PS3 some and it looks great in HD too.
Recommend December 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this because Consumer Reports rated it highly. It met my needs and more. The viewing angle is very wide. It was easy to set up. It arrived the day it was promised. The picture is very sharp and I do not have HD cable. I would recommend this set to anyone who is looking for a 26" TV.
And people think this is small? December 24, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had this for four months now and have no complaints. Video is good - the few things I get digitally at this point are excellent. Sound is much better than I had thought possible. It was easy to get up and running. I have extremely limited space for a t.v. and the biggest one I had ever owned was 15" because anything bigger was too deep for the shelf it had to sit on. I decided flat-screens had come down enough for me to make my move. The strong Consumer Reports evaluation of the 32" sibling of this one was what caused me to investigate it initially. I'm very happy I bought it. From my perspective 26" is just gigantic. And at this size, the 720 vs. 1080 thing really makes no nevermind.
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