It's hard to imagine anyone passing up this buying opportunity. Without repeating what everyone has said, I can boil it down for you quite simply.
1. Quality of TV...Take the advice of the scores of people here who have really put a lot of effort into comparing, testing, researching & pouring over reviews and other technical data. The TV has an astoundingly clear, crisp picture, with great fit, finish, features & functionality. The spotlight review at the top of the Amazon reviews with the picture setting information is worth the price of admission. It took all the guesswork out of getting it absolutely perfect. Sure, this is ultimately a subjective opinion, but I have to say I'm very happy with those settings. At a minimum, it should be a very credible starting point.
2. Value....I paid $1299 with free shipping & no sales tax right here on Amazon. I've seen it as low as $1238 & as high as $1399 here, so it changes from day-to-day. It was cheaper than the big box stores and I felt very comfortable knowing Amazon would stand behind the purchase in the event of any problems.
3. Lead Time/Shipping....I ordered it online on the 14th of December and it was delivered on the 28th. Keep in mind this was with the Christmas holiday in the middle of that time frame. I figure that added at least 4 calendar days. It "shipped" about 3 days after I placed the order via Eagle. Again, with the help of the other reviewers here, I accessed the Eagle website and was able to track the shipment with no trouble. As for Eagle, they are a publicly traded, global company. They are certainly not a mom and pop operation. I called them the day before their website said the tv was to be delivered. If you call, simply ask for "amazon tracking". They picked up on one ring and a live person told me that it would be delivered the next day between 12-6 pm. She also told me to call at about 10:00 am the next morning and they would be able to get me a tighter window. I called the next day and was told that they were running ahead of schedule and it would arrive between 11:30 - 12:30. At 11:15, the driver called my cell phone and told me he was one town over and would be at my house in about 15 minutes, which was ideal for me. I took lunch and went home and found the Eagle truck sitting in front of my house. Two very nice guys got out and within 5 minutes had the TV out of the truck, into my house, up a flight of stairs and in the room which was to be its new home. They took the tv out of the box, we inspected it and plugged it in & turned it on, to make sure it worked. They even asked me if I wanted them to haul away the box, which I declined. I was back at work, not having to take more time than my normal lunchhour. Others have complained. All I can say about Eagle is that their service was stellar.
4. Viewing Experience...In a word, wow. I have the Dishnetwork "platinum HD package", with 30+ HD channels, plus another 15 or so off-air HD channels. The quality of the picture is unbelievable. It is simply fantastic.
This has to rate as one of the best purchases I have ever made in my entire life. I could not be more satisfied with Panasonic, Amazon & Eagle on this one!
| Brand Name | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 70.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 40.2 x 12.6 x 30.3 inches |
| Item model number | TH-42PX60U |
| Color Name | silver |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Item Weight | 70.5 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 42 Inches |
