Panasonic VT50

What I don't like about Panasonic TV is that digital audio output is automatically set to 2 channel with NTSC (no longer broadcasted) and 5.1 Dolby with HDTV. My DAC does not work with 5.1 Dolby and there is no way to change it on Panasonic TV (no menu item). I bought Samsung 55" since it has menu selection of audio output format.

Panasonics are disposable TVs that go bad very fast. Replacement components such as digital control board will probably match the price of new.

Marakanetz- I've been very happy w my Panny 42" plasma. However, most consumer products these days that are under $500 are difficult if not impossible to get repaired economically. No excuse for it, its just the way it is.