Customer Reviews

Panasonic VIERA G1 Series TC-L32G1 32-Inch 720p 120Hz LCD HDTV

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Very nice picture and sound. I picked it up for $634. delivered. Sub vendor Beach Camera. Steal of a deal for the new model. The G1 has a very good screen format options. I can't tell you how surprised I was at the sound. Many LCD's have poor sound do to the hidden speakers. The price we pay for style. The speakers are placed at the bottom. Down firing. All in all love my purchase.

Con:
1.The warranty. If they can't fix it over the phone you will have to carry it in or pay for the upgraded warranty. Larger models are in home service.
2. No Ipod dock like the x1 models. It would be nice to have the option to buy as a add on. (Can't find any options for it)
3. (Maybe) No 1080p support for PC. 720p looks better when viewing standard cable. So this depends on your primary use. @ 32" you can not discern the difference in viewing movies/TV. Only when using the computer. The text etc will look much cleaner. If you primarily use PC get the S1 model or spend the money for 37"G1.

* Very nice quality, Solid feel, nice style *

This is an excellent deal no matter which way you look at it. For $465 with free shipping (Prime member) and no tax, this one is a no-brainer.

The picture is sharp - maybe not as sharp as its more expensive big brothers, but sharp enough for any casual TV viewer. Be sure to find the right picture format for your purposes (I like "justified", although others with weaker eyesight might like "zoom", while others may prefer the wide angle if they are avid HD video fans. There are enough picture features to adjust it to your liking, including extensive color settings and more. And to top it all, it's just plain easy to adjust using the included remote.

One caveat: you may find the maximum volume setting a bit low when you first plug it in, and you might even turn the volume up to 100% or so in bigger rooms. But there is an easy fix: go into menu, then audio settings, and adjust the base audio level to max, then when you go back to your remote you'll find you have enough volume/headroom to enjoy any movie with plenty to spare. I don't need a 2.1 or 3.1 speaker system; it's sound is good as it is. I'm an audiophile, but I just don't see the need to spend money on an extra speaker system to match up with this inexpensive, but good, TV.

Assembly? What assembly. The only thing you need to assemble is the stand, which consists of four screws. Easy peasy.

This baby is plug and play - I had it up and running in under 15 minutes. It features a very intuitive settings format.

All in all, a great product at a ridiculous price. Highly recommended. If you just want a no frills LCD TV with HD, and you don't plan to build a screening room or theater, this is the ticket. Get them while they last!

I had been reviewing tv's for months before purchasing this G1. At 549 shipped from Amazon, I jumped on it. I found many stores discontinuing this model and became nervous, but all doubt was removed when item arrived with in home set up. I feel this tv will make a great addition to my bedroom, but currently it is my main living room tv.
The picture is great. Anything at or above 720 looks amazing, some things at 480 make me question if it is in fact higher. Contrast is very good, and I love that it has a 120Hz refresh rate. Any glare is what I would consider to be minimal (although better placement on my part would eliminate this all together).
Speakers are fantastic (I do have an onkyo receiver and speakers that I no longer feel I have to use for EVERYTHING). Set up is straightforward and remote layout is pretty good. Also, although I have yet to have an opportunity to use the Vera Link, I think that will be a great feature.
Although a little more pricey than others it this size I feel it is a great value for what it offers and was glad I made the decision to purchase this tv from Amazon rather than whatever was on sale at my local Walmart. If you are looking for a 32inch tv, I believe you will satisfied with this as well.

Great TV - perfect in our small living room. I can finally see the actual writing on the sports scores! MUCH clearer than the Panasonic lower line.

Also, Amazon beat *everyone* else's price by $250 - $500 here including free shipping, $750 the cheapest elsewhere. The locals who promised to beat anyone's price wouldn't touch it!!

We bought this TV for our bedroom, and it we like it very much. The set is easy to set up, and the picture is great. Based on some other reviews, we were concerned about the sound being too weak. The speakers are small and are at the bottom. We listened to the TV in several stores and had the turn the volume way up (more than other brands) to hear it clearly. However, at home this is no problem at all.

Our one big complaint is the remote, of all things. It cannot be used to control any other device. For example, you can't use it to turn on a satellite receiver. The TV remote is the only device that can select the input for the TV. So if you want to switch between satellite and VCR, you need to use the TV remote. But once satellite is chosen, you need to use the satellite remote to switch satellite channels. It gets worse if you want to use features on the VCR remote (e.g., search). This is not a problem with the remote for a 2-year-old 50" Panasonic TV we own. We called Panasonic about this under-featured remote, and we were told to fax our concern to a number, and maybe they would send us a better remote. After doing that and hearing nothing, we called Panasonic again and were basically told "Are you crazy? We don't do that." So the choice is to either use multiple remotes or buy a better one yourself.

Let me start of with saying there are hundreds of HDTV's to chose from in many different sizes . If you are looking for something for a study or bedroom this is a great choice. I finalized on this Panasonic because it had a great picture and was priced well.

Things to consider
1. You will want something with good HD and SD quality. This set delivers in this aspect!
2. Motion blur. Can be detected if you look hard enough in movies with fast sequences but not enough to negatively impact the viewing experience
3. Sound is good for stock speakers but most will use a surround system anyway.
4. Don't have to worry about burn- in
5. Easy to use remote and menu's, picture adjustment is needed as in all HDTV's but luckily CNET dose that for you.
6. Reliability. I have 2 other Panasonic HDTV's and have had no problems at all. There is a reason Panasonic is rated so high in reliability.
8.Outstanding price


Cons:
1. Blacks are not as deep as with Panasonics plasma's but with the black level problems on their recent plasma lines (Check CNET) it may be wise to stick with LCD at this time


Summery: Hard to go wrong with this Panasonic LCD .

We are very please and happy with the price we paid at Amazon. Panasonic has a good quality picture, sound and good product. For those who do not have pay cable and using roof top antenna, the reception are great and in HD reception. Very very clear pictures with regular antenna. Hope this will help your decision. Thanks.

Good company, good product, good buy for a 32 in LCD. Very easy setup. Reasonably good speaker volume. Very clear picture.

We purchased the TC-L32G1 in January after a bad experience with a TC-L32S1 in December (see my review there). The TC-L32G1 has worked great. The initial set up was easy and the colors, contrast, controls are good. We like the features. The only down side is the sound. It is more than adequate for our bedroom. We do notice a difference in sound between some channels so the volume variance in some cases is due to the broadcasting station. If you are purchasing this TV for a living or family room you will probably want to invest in a surround sound system. The overall purchase experience with Amazon was A+. I would recommend this TV for a bedroom or an office or den.

Really enjoying my Panny 32 inch in the bedroom. What a difference from my old Sony 19 inch analog set! Just the right size considering my viewing distance. Don't experience low volume as many reviewers have attested. Setup was a no-brainer, just read the instructions provided and follow the on-screen menus. Picture quality is awesome - bright and crystal clear. Remote is easy to learn. Just wished I'd taken the leap much earlier to enjoy my favorite late-night shows in outstanding color balance and clarity. Big thumbs up!