Funny you should mention this model. I seen on Futureshop webpage its on sale for $1299. I did a search on it last night and only found one customer review who thought it was an older S1 model. I called our closet Futureshop (Medicine Hat) about an hour away and of couse they do not have this in stock. You mention Costco had it on for $1000? How long ago was this? Their webpage does not show this model. You say extremely good picture? Is this too say its not excellent? Are you happy with your purchase? How long have you had it?
It has a damn fine picture. I bought it about two months ago. Yes, I'm quite happy. For sports, I will not consider anything but plasma or DLP. I am qite sensitive to motion blur.
I did not buy it on-line. I just walking in the store, looked at this TV, a few of the LED / LCD's, and bought this one. They still have them in stock as of last week.
I do not work for Panasonic. I just gave you an option to consider, as you seam concerned over price. Buy whatever you wish. My feelings will not get hurt. Good luck.
