Thanks for updating. I’m also upgrading from a 2005 Samsung DLP and looking forward to it even more now with your observations. I can’t believe you’ve put 1000 hours on it already, just doesn’t seem that you got it all that long ago. I keep telling myself I’m going to use the Samsung for casual viewing and general computer use but I doubt that will last once I see the picture.
I was seriously considering a Sony or JVC LCoS but the price of the JVC and the notoriously bad things I’ve read about Sony customer service held me back. Your comments about the AE3000 make me feel Panasonic was a good choice.
Cheers,
Dean