Panasonic VIERA G1 Series TC-L37G1 37-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Panasonic VIERA G1 Series TC-L37G1 37-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
After researching the market for about a month I bought this product on 04/28/09 and it was delivered within 5 days. Overall I'm very satisfied with this product and can highly recommend it.

Installation and set up
Very easy within 20 minutes, excellent documentation and simple to understand. I own a Denon AV3805 and DVD 2910 and when you go through those manuals, it is painful!
The auto set up for digital and analog channels worked very well however it takes about 10 minutes to go through. The set up is pretty straight forward and the remote is easy to use with an ergonomic design. Feels solid and the numbers are bigger, so people can see them without glasses! Batteries for the remote are included.

Product features, picture and sound...Read more

I bought this TV after seriously considering numerous manufacturers and models. If I could do it over again, I would probably do it over again.

Unboxing: What you'd expect. Easy enough if you have a flat, stable, clean, and non-abrasive surface to lay the TV on attach the stand on to. It comes with information about wall mounts that will fit, and setup is pretty easy.

Setup: Pretty good, with minor complaints. Automatic channel pickup takes longer than on a lot of digital TVs. One big quirk: I had a friend with an Insignia and it ignored digital channels that it could not receive (encrypted, cable box only). This box will add them to the list, and then when you try to watch it it will say that it won't display the channel- which may leave a lot of unusable channels clogging your lineup. No CableCard slot, so you'll have to do with OTA HD, unencrypted cable HD (usually only broadcast channels), or you'll have to get a cable box. This isn't a big concern- this...Read more

I have this TV wall mounted in my home, and so far I'm happy with it.

As for picture quality, overall I'd rate it a "B":

- The contrast and black levels are very good, perhaps better than the Sony XBR I also own (but not even in the same league as the Pioneer Plasma I also own..if picture quality is your thing, go plasma or wait until OLED).

- Details are slightly "soft", even in high-def (especially compared to the Sony, which tends to be ultra-sharp). While this might sound bad, it's actually not, especially with standard-definition signals. SD content tends to look pretty good on the Panasonic, compared to other TVs I own. If you watch mostly HD content, you might not be as happy.

- The screen is a good mix of glossy and non-reflective. I watch in daylight and reflections aren't too bothersome as they are on some other brands.

As for usability and other features, I'd rate them a "B-" to "C":

I didn't...Read more