Hi Andy, whilst I echo the posts of other members thanking you for the review, I'm afraid I must be critical of some aspects of the content. Firstly, let me say that this review must be one of the biggest anti-climaxes of recent times, in terms of the pre-launch hype and anticipation of the release of the 2008 Panasonic range! Could you explain two things please? Firstly, in overall terms, your review does not seem to merit 5 stars in my view (although I take the point made by Clare that the quality must be viewed in relation to price, with the Pioneer Kuros still being the class leader).
Secondly, you made a summarised point regarding the picture as follows "Pictures could be a touch sharper and clearer", but in the body of your review which follows, you give no further details of the specifics of what you are referring to or even in what circumstances the perceived criticism occurs. Don't get me wrong - you guys do a great job which is much appreciated, but I think your report card in this instance would read "could do better"!
Finally, some time ago now, unless I am mistaken, it was posted by your team that a review would soon be on the website for testing which was under way on the TH-42PZ85B, but so far the review has been conspicuous by it's absence. Is this still coming onto the site, and could you at least give an advance feel for whether or not we can expect the 85 and 800 series models to fare any better? I have read several reviews (mainly positive) from posters on the forums regarding the 85, and was seriously thinking of buying it - but now I'm not so sure. Thanks.
Secondly, you made a summarised point regarding the picture as follows "Pictures could be a touch sharper and clearer", but in the body of your review which follows, you give no further details of the specifics of what you are referring to or even in what circumstances the perceived criticism occurs. Don't get me wrong - you guys do a great job which is much appreciated, but I think your report card in this instance would read "could do better"!
Finally, some time ago now, unless I am mistaken, it was posted by your team that a review would soon be on the website for testing which was under way on the TH-42PZ85B, but so far the review has been conspicuous by it's absence. Is this still coming onto the site, and could you at least give an advance feel for whether or not we can expect the 85 and 800 series models to fare any better? I have read several reviews (mainly positive) from posters on the forums regarding the 85, and was seriously thinking of buying it - but now I'm not so sure. Thanks.