Sorry, but I have to disagree with you. To my knowledge, Sony originally envisioned PS3 as a multipurpose media device, which was uncharacteristically astute of them. In Europe it's being used as a DVR. But Sony has inexplicably retrenched from the original vision. Instead of removing features, for a few bucks more Sony could have expanded the PS3's appeal and therefore its market. It's this myopic (and generally wrong) we-know-better attitude that's gotten Sony in trouble.

Nope. Should have IR, Linux support, and a CableCard slot (to turn it into a cable-ready HD DVR). If this is the best Sony could do, no wonder they're in trouble.

I just hope the movie doesn't get made, period. Christian Bale, an otherwise good actor, is pretty bad as Bruce Wayne/Batman. (Of course, so far the role has been miscast with every film). And Heath Ledger's Joker just reminded me of an Andy Dick impression. When I heard the rumor that Cher was being considered for Catwoman, I thought to myself, Enough already! Let's put this vision of the Caped Crusader to bed.

Now if only someone could hack together custom firmware to turn the G10 into the equivalent of a V10, including 96-Hz 24p and more extensive image controls.

Here's a thought: reregulate all industries that have been deregulated. Haven't seen too much log-term increased competition in any industry that's been deregulated -- usually there's consolidation, which means monopoly/oligopoly and higher prices.

As for people complaining that the sucky economy makes this attractive: Moxi works only with cable service -- if you think you'll save a lot of money renting an HD cablecard vs. an HD DVR, think how much more money you'll save dropping cable altogether. Of course, you'll have to come up with a solution for recording over-the-air digital broadcasts.

As far as I'm aware, there are differences between the U.S. (TC) and European (TX) versions of the G10 series. The U.S. version has THX (but only rudimentary image controls), Internet connectivity, and 48-Hz 24p support, whereas the European version has better image (color temperature and grayscale) controls but no THX, no Internet connectivity (that's available with the G15 series), and 96-Hz (as well as 48-Hz) 24p support. From the reports I've read, the U.S. G10's THX implementation is inferior to that of the 800U or 850U. Whether the THX issues will be corrected -- or better image controls and 96-Hz capability can be enabled -- via firmware upgrade in the U.S. G10 is unclear.

As far as I know, there is no Samsung 42-inch LCD -- only 40- and 46-inch models.

In the CNET review, light output wasn't the only problem with the G10's THX mode -- there were issues with color accuracy, too. The HDGuru review almost glossed over the 48-Hz refresh issue, while CNET explained it in more detail and pointed out that Panasonic does offer a an improvement -- 96-Hz refresh -- for which U.S. customers will have to pay a premium in the V10 series (but which is standard in the European G10). HDGuru said SD performance was great, whereas CNET described it as mediocre. Given two reviews, I'll always accord greater credence to the more negative one, particularly if it describes the problems encountered. I find that to be more helpful than a glowing review in evaluating a product.

The CNET review (http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p50g10/4505-6482_7-33497901.html?tag=centerColumnArea1.1) wasn't so flattering. Known issues with the G10: (1) SD display isn't very good; (2) despite acknowledging widespread criticism of the flickering in the 48-Hz refresh, Panasonic used it again in the G10 series, rather than the 96-Hz refresh that is implemented in the European G10 and G15 series; (3) the THX mode is defective and reported to be inferior to last year's implementation in the 800 and 850 series; and (4) Panasonic continues to refuse to enable fine-grained image control (grayscale, color balance, etc.).

Under "Panasonic VIERA LCD HDTV" in the press release the 32-inch TC-L32G1 is described as 720p, whereas in the listing under "About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company" (and on the Panasonic Web site) it's described as 1080p.