Panasonic TC-L42E60 42-Inch 1080p Deal

Charise: So the picture is great! I love it. But I had issues with using my Yamaha soundbar. I connected it via the optical audio out but there was no menu option to select external speakers (my e3 had this option) so now I have sound in literal stereo because sound is coming from both the TV and the soundbar. I went to the Panasonic support site and found advice that said to mute the TV. This works but you have to mute the TV each time you turn it on! But no fear! There is a solution! The wonder of google has revealed that the TV can be placed in HOTEL mode. This mode allows a cap to set on volume control so setting the cap to 0 will allow the TV speakers to be permanently muted.

DTanner: After we got it home, I was simply amazed at how good the picture quality is at this price point. The smart TV with wireless features made this a plug and play device; literally, one plug goes in the wall, configure the wireless though on-screen prompts, log into Amazon Prime, and we were blown away by the opening reels of madmen and shocked at how bad Cameron's and Ed Rooney's teeth are in Ferris Bueler's Day Off... I can't wait to throw on Art of Flight once the stereo is connected. If you are looking for a smart TV with incredible picture, no 3D, and for less than $1000, you found it!

Jack "Flash" (OR): There are some oddities. For one, the remote, while well-designed, controls only the TV and certain Panasonic video players. Many of today's TV remotes can also control a cable box, a convenient feature. The power-on LED is red while many other TV brands use a green light. Red is most often used to denote a problem. There is a nearly 1/2" tall strip of clear plastic running full-width across the bottom of the TV. On its left side are the power LED, the receiver for the remote and this is also where an optional web camera (for Skype) would be mounted. This strip appears to be a bit fragile so it's best to take care not to bump it.