It is the weekend.....
As noted elsewhere, with Sony's admission that all HX923's could potentially suffer from 'non-uniformity', the set is out of Awards contention.
However, if I were buying a screen of this size/price, i'd certainly put the Sony in the mix alongside the Panasonics, Samsungs and high-end LGs. I'd just be certain, if choosing the Sony, that the retailer agrees to find a flawless model for you (or a refund/exchange if you get an affected unit).