» Panasonic CT-36HX41 36" HDTV-Ready TV

Panasonic CT-36HX41 36" HDTV-Ready TV Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great TV, will soon be even better!!
Comment: In spite of some delivery problems, we have really enjoyed this excellent television, soon to be superceded (and replaced at our house) by the new CT36HX42. We're told it will be the same basic set with some incremental improvements.
Before choosing it, we did side by side comparisons with the Sony XBR and a few others. The Panasonic unit was slightly but consistently brighter and clearer. The clincher for us was that the Panasonic has a slightly narrower footprint. With the Sony XBR we would have been limited to a 32 inch screen in our 40 inch-wide space.
My only critism is that the universal remote has an inadequate memory, and can only be programmed for certaim components of other brands. In our case it cannot be programmed to control our non-Panasonic receiver---which pretty much defeats the purpose of a universal remote. But having to use a second remote is a minor annoyance at worst. We really enjoy the great picture, outstanding sound, (even without a home theater setup), and the easy-to-use menus for setup and adjustments. We think it's a great buy---but wait for the CT36HX42---it'll be along in July, and should be even better!!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: This Set is Awesome!!
Comment: My wife and I have been nursing along a 21-year old, 19-inch GTE/Sylvania color TV, that she had purchased as a Freshman in college. Single speaker, retractable rabbit antenna . . .
the unit is probably coal-burning.

Enter the world of "INVAR Shadow Masks", "Anamorphic DVD Detection", and "3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter". Hey, these sound like instruments of a CIA field agent . . and we just wanted a great picture. Not wanting to look like total imbeciles, we researched the Net, including the Amazon site.

After going to numerous stores to compare 36-inch sets, we can say without qualification - the picture clarity on the Panasonic CT36HX41 literally spanks the pants off anything else we looked at . . with the possible exception of the SONY XBR250 - the set we originally considered.

The problem with the SONY XBR250 was that at 40-inches across, it was impossible to find a well-made entertainment center large enough to hold this digital mausoleum. The only alternative was to have a cabinet-maker do a custom-build . . or order a Contemporary glass/chrome TV pedestal/settee . . . providing all the interior warmth and atmosphere of the restrooms at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

We have hooked up the Panasonic set to a SONY DVPNS700P DVD player/ w progressive scan, and so far, the the picture has been astonishing. For those who don't want to invest in the whole home-theatre/ video receiver/AC3 experience, the Pansonic provides a very nice 3D surround sound built right-into the set.

Do yourself a huge favor and pay for home delivery. At 242 lbs., this Pansonic is not a set to put on the roof of your car.
Enlist the support of all the muscle you can find for this puppy.

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