May be a bit off topic. I think the latest generations of Panasonic plasma is really bad in PQ. The earlier models for example 800 and 850 was quite competing to Pioneer Kuro (well not close but there's a fight there), but the latest gen i.e. S and X series, especially S, are really bad IMHO. I checked them out last weekend because they were hotly discussed here and elsewhere, but was shocked to see the black level was really bad ... it was really grey and contrast level dropped crazily. I'm not starting a flame for S owners, but why panasonic sacrifice so much to lower the price? Even optoma HD65 projector on 80 inch screen produces better black level. LOL...... To be honest, due to the terrible black level and highly reflective double layer glass screen, I would easily move to the LCD camp. But I will save money hard to buy Kuro KRP500A because the picture is soooooo beautiful . Dreaming....

I checked again the S series yesterday in HN Ikano... It's slightly better than last time, maybe due to ambience light. But it is still grey, blur due to dual-layer glass, damned high reflections, serious chromatic distortions, etc. Why not check the LG PG30 series with definitely blacker screen, no chromatic issues and less reflection ... see for yourself. It's a better deal, only that some people are scared of Korean products, including myself.
The SA told me that the new generation Panasonic plasma panels are now sourced from LG. You heard of this?
I'm not comparing proton and BMW, I'm just wondering why Panasonic go cheap and low ... even lower than LG... you get more volume, but you lose some salutation of your products... ahaks!

Sorry dude, I'm helping those in the budget. Have you checked in my other posts that I only approve Kuro Plasma TV. And I sold my car to buy the KRP-600M... enough said? I also said I didn't trust Korean products in my post. Read before you hentam.