Price Paid:  $189.99

Summary:
the model I bought was Panasonic CT20G6. I found the left side good, but the right side is wavy and distorted. While watching ticker on CNBC the bottom goes from right to left and letters bend. On Webtv the entire right side is wavy. I am returning it and perhaps buy a Samsung. I have two Samsung a 25" and a 13" and never had any problems.

Strengths:
nice picture very clear and sharp easy to set up

Weaknesses:
wavy and distorted on right side and on top letters become smaller and bend to left

Price Paid:  $230.00 from goodguys.com

Summary:
This is an excellent small television. It's perfect for the bedroom and the sound from the speakers is spectacularly; completely untinny. I've had this set hooked up to a DVD Player and video game systems and it's been superb with each application. All the inputs are great, although on such a small set, it would have been more useful to replace the Component Video input with another S-Video or standard RCA.

The headphone jack is a very nice touch, especially with a pair of good headphones, to get the full effect of many DVD movies. The set is well thought out, stylish, and intuitive. Very satisfied.

Strengths:
Picture Tube, Number of Inputs, Speakers, Menu System

Weaknesses:
Dimensions

Similar Products Used:
Sony Wega, JVC I'Art

Price Paid:  $299.00 from J&R Music World

Summary:
What a great tv; stylish looking, tons of inputs and the picture using a DVD player is super crisp. In fact, its so sharp it accentuates how poor the picture quality is through cable.

My only complaint is slight geometry problems on the outer edges of the screen and the on screen display (channel, clock etc. were crooked). Horizontal lines all bow upwards. I've had it in for service twice to have it corrected and the cross hatch is only off by about 1/8", which is apparently within Panasonic specs, however, its been very annoying. They made some adjustments to the "pincushion" and I turned down the contrast which has fixed most of the problems.

Overall, its a great value and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tv in the sub $300 range.

-Roger

Strengths:
Great value, awesome inputs, flat screen, universal remote

Weaknesses:
Geometry problems

Similar Products Used:
Sony 32" Trinitron
Sony 27" Wega

Price Paid:  $250.00 from Tweeter

Summary:
I've been using this TV for a little over a week. I compared this to the similarly priced Wega on the floor. I fixed the picture on the 2 to be about equal and the Panasonic is the clear winner. The Wega had a horrible scan rate that made the picture, especially the whites vibrate. I've watched a couple of DVD's on the Tau and it performs flawlessly. I recomend setting the picture to cool, and turning the tint towards red a bit. This way you get realistic fleshtones without orange blood. I use a Hitachi DirecTV reciever with s-video and even that picture is near DVD quality. I do notice some distortion on the DirecTV menu, but I think it is made to be used primarily on curved tubes, hence the bow-tie like appearance. The detail in the blacks is also a little lacking, but still much better than the Wega. I purchased this as a floor model at Tweeter for $250. Apparently, Panasonic is redoing the Tau series so this generation models will be going on sale soon. Great TV over all. Use the component for PS2 and DVDs and you will be amazed.

Strengths:
Price,resolution,number of inputs

Weaknesses:
Ugly silver cabinet

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $289.00 from http://www.ecost.com

Summary:
I use this "Monitor" primarly for Playtstion 2 games and
DVD Movie\Anime. I'm a HUGE anime fan and I'm 28 LOL! (never too old!)

When used with component video input, the picture quality is startling. I played Alien 2 on it and FOR THE FIRST TIME, I saw many FAKE special effects: lots of backgroud paintings and plastics models - now you can "see" them literally jumped out of screen. I've watched this movie at least 3 times, and this is the first time it's revealed so clearly. Not necessarly a good thing, but gives you an idea of the picture quality of this "monitor." I refuse to call it a tv.

Please DO NOT watch your DVD on anything other than through Component Video - the difference in Color is Elizabeth Hurley and the Frog.

1 component/2 s-video/3 AV inputs - simply gorgerous.

Almost all Panasonic remote control are smartly desgined, in contrast, the Sony remote with all little square bottons is simply too non-ergonmics for my taste.

Now here comes the bad part!

For some reasons, different DVD/PS2 games will have some geometric distortions in the subtitle/chacters area, this does not happen to all dvd/ps2 games, the pictures are not affected, and generally it's a non-bother, but for someone who's relentless pursue of pix perfection is a bit unsettling. Note: the Sound of Music was nearly flawless, Blade Runner flawless, Ghost in the Shell - subtitles a bit harsh but the picture quality and color are simply out of this world, once again, I REPEAT, you MUST watch your dvds ONLY THROUGH component video. While we're here, YOU MUST GET Cowboy Bebop!

Pure Flat!

Hats off to Panasonic. There's little double that my next TV sets will be a Panasonic. In fact, it WILL be another Panasonic.

Strengths:
Price/Picture Quality/Outer Design/Remote Control/Generous Inputs

Weaknesses:
Depends on which DVD/Anime you watch, the "sub-titles" can be a little harsh.

Similar Products Used:
Sony Wega