You are correct my man, Panasonic is rated higher, and not the 30, but the cheaper (nor cheap) 10. The sound and visual are top drawer, but I can tell it has a way to go in development. It is way too complex for the average person. The manual is beyond me and has features that I would never need. Then again, there are other things beyond me also.
Speaking of Panasonic. I got a 50 inch plazma 700u. OH, MY,GOD!
Consumer reports stated it has the best picture they ever tested.
Well I guess. I studied them as much as I have speakers; I concur. I studied the Pioneer and like the Panny. Save alot of money over the Pioneer. Sorry to ramble. The Panny rocks.
I would wait on the blu-ray if poss. the prices are coming down.
Go R.P.!