Is the Panasonic TX-L32S10 Model Worth Considering?

By Marion Moon

Ready to obtain that first HD set? Tired of hearing from all of your friends that you're really missing out on the very top viewing experience but simply don't have the funds to get a hugely awesome HDTV? You could be in for a great surprise when you look at the Panasonic TX-L32S10. This TV is considered an entry level HD television but has some astonishing features. The 32 inch, 1080p resolution HDTV will impress you with its crystal clear images.

One thing I've also heard is that the Panasonic Viera TX-L32S10 has a really simple onscreen menu. Too simple for many, in fact. Apparently, there is no ability to calibrate the backlight and the colour from this menu. Some more advanced users frown on this but again, consider the upsides of this TV and you'll get over the menu issue.

At SD and 720p resolution, the screen of the TX-L32S10 has 1:1 pixel mapping functionality, making it reproduce digital input images to the truest resolution possible. At 1080p, this no longer holds true as the pixel mapping is not able to hold the 1:1 ratio. There does not appear to be any edge enhancement, making the edges appear slightly soft at 1080p resolution. This seems to favour gamers using the higher end 60p games available for xbox 360 and PS3.

Not being able to map at a 1 to 1 ratio causes an issue if you are trying to use the Panasonic TX-L32S10 as a monitor for your computer. You may have some issues with it if you're running heavy text applications but otherwise, you are not going to have any problems with this high quality high definition TV. You surely won't find this quality anywhere else for the price.

You may think that you're going to lose somewhere with this low priced set, probably with the sound quality. However, once again, you'll be pleasantly surprised. The sound quality is great, especially when you look at the placement of the speakers - pointing slightly downwards. Panasonic was obviously trying to make front presentation as good as possible on the Panasonic TX-L32S10 but they could have taken a little more consideration when it came to placement. However, this doesn't cause any lack of quality sound.

Sound quality is amazingly good considering that the speakers on the TX-L32S10 are down turned to keep them from showing so much when one is viewing the set from the front. While it could be improved by aiming the speakers differently, the mid range sound reproduction (speech) is more than adequate under most casual viewing conditions.

After all, if you want better sound quality, you can always add on to this set. It's easy enough to add surround sound to the Panasonic Viera TX-L32S10.

This entry level HDTV does an incredible job when it comes to giving you crystal clear, sharp images. The price is beyond reasonable and quite a steal when you price other sets in the same category and size. This is a perfect television for those who are just beginning with high definition sets. The Panasonic TX-L32S10 is value for money. - 30542

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