How about when you played it on the PC LCD monitor? Do you also see the flickering? This is to eliminate source problem.

It could be the infamous floating black issue which is noticeable when you watch it in a dim environment.

Best to call in Panasonic support to eliminate faulty hardware issues e.g. backlight.

All 2010 Panny plasma models have been reported to suffer from this. Some people can notice it clearly. Some don't.

Anfieldude did post something earlier that can alleviate the problem slightly by lowering the brightness setting. Would appreciate if he can remind us again the details.

2011 higher end models may be launch later due to tsunami . my condolence and compassion to those affected.

the world still need japanese made electronics. simply better than the rest

mate, many have commented on the same question! You should read them.....just to simplify for you...go and get it! 

depends on the price. how much can you get it for? over here lowest ive seen is 4699. if really good deal then can buy
i think i gave up liao on V5020k. From launching till now I still "cant" buy one 

42" would be perfect for 6-7 feet viewing distance

i hope you won't have to roll your eyeball so much when viewing such a big object within that distance...lol..

i normally will buy the last row or 2nd last row for cinema le..

It's OK through my own experience. Everyday for 2 hours since Nov2010, I've been using V20 for PS3 gaming. On weekends, straight 8-10 hours playing FF XIII. Once in a while, a bit of IR but that washes away quickly when you switch to other channels.

PS3 setting: HDMI to full range and deep colour to Auto.

HD gaming on V20 is breath taking.

Edit: Oh ... and make sure you have HT for the 5.1 surround sound and it's a real gaming experience.

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Added on March 22, 2011, 3:18 am
Sure, the bigger, the better investment.

42" is minimum for full HD enjoyment at 6' viewing distance.

I did try to watch it at the middle row but I cant view the whole screen at a time and all the image are so blur. I get a full vision for last few row and I am more comfortable with it/

I did went to IMAX to watch 1 movies, AD2000 if not mistaken and bought the last row and still few giddy as the screen are damn big and i cannot get use to it.

my personal experience only..

Panasonic Asia has not announced its lineup for 2011 as yet. I hope the ST30 that is available in the US/EU is available here and being entry level, hopefully the prices are decent.

The black levels for the ST series seems more than decent (barring black level rise) at 0.008ft/L. I have measured V20s that start at 0.006ft/L and at about 1500hrs are at 0.008ft/L. This shows that the improvements in the 2011 shd be good. With a full 3D CMS for the red, green and blue (primary colours) (this is for complete colour calibration) the ST30 shows a lot of promise.

The floating blacks (occasionally seen in the 2010 V and VT series due to low black levels) seems to be reduced or possibly eliminated (this is not confirmed but some reviewers I know seem to say that its there but much much less).

The positive comments so far are encouraging. This plus the fact that Samsung does not seem to have fixed the Cinema Smooth in its plasma range and not that great black levels on the Sammy flagship plasma for 2011 might help Panny a little.

However, the earthquake might actually slow down supply for the larger panels that are slated for later this year. Only time will tell.

I'm personnally looking forward to the 2D G series and the 3D VT30 series to see how the improvements are compared to the V20 and VT20 seen last year.

With the P42V20 now sold as low as RM2,299 and Samsung's "attractive" pricing for its HD-ready 2011 models, Panasonic Malaysia's would be hard pressed to maintain a premium price for its mainstream 2011 models if it wants to maintain its market share. Meanwhile, the V series is a great buy.

I reckon it is an expensive lesson for the folks at Panasonic Malaysia. It should have gradually lowered the V series prices (like in other mature markets) in Q4 2010 instead of dumping the prices after the 2011 line-up has been announced.

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Added on March 22, 2011, 11:54 am

With the P42V20 now sold as low as RM2,299 and Samsung's "attractive" pricing for its HD-ready 2011 models, Panasonic Malaysia's would be hard pressed to maintain a premium price for its mainstream 2011 models if it wants to maintain its market share. Meanwhile, the V series is a great buy.

I reckon it is an expensive lesson for the folks at Panasonic Malaysia. It should have gradually lowered the V series prices (like in other mature markets) in Q4 2010 instead of dumping the prices after the 2011 line-up has been announced.

imsobloodysick's panasonic thread 42v20k only rm2299

btw his account had been suspended for 2years from now without a reason. lolz u might nid to call him or go directly to his shop

suspended because selling below cost?? no wonder he stop PM me after i asked him a few question..

looks so so so sleek, elegant and simple!! love the square bottom stand so so much!!

here we go, a small peep taken from AVSforum

ST and GT have different processing.

GT and VT have dual power supplies and different processing board setups.

GT and VT are now confirmed to have different processing.

VT has a unique filter to 2011.
P/S

why you guys like square bottoms

i prefer the round one

depend on the tv cabinet

the snow or noise is normal for plasmas. normally for a 50" tv, it's recommended to at least 2m away from the screen.

u probably won't see the snow when u're seated at this minimum viewing distance.