If you're looking to buy a television in today's market, you could be in for a shock.
This is especially true if it's been more than a few years since you last bought a new monitor.
Gone are the days of big clunky CRT models and the "cabinet" style models of yesteryear.
Today's flat panels are sleek, slim, and host a wide range of powerful and versatile features.
The Panasonic VIERA TC-L32S1 is no exception.
One of the most obvious advantages of this particular model will be made apparent the second you bring it out of the box and plug it in.
Panasonic's advanced new Motion Focus technology enables the set to mathematically double the number of frames per second that the viewer sees.
Frame rate is the difference in quality between film and video, so you can imagine the importance of this feature.
On older sets, one often had a problem of not being able to see all of the screen unless one was sitting right in front of it.
This was particular true of large screens leading to a depressing number of Super Bowl parties where half the guests couldn't see what was going on.
That's all solved now thanks to this model's extra wide 178 degree viewing angle.
No matter where you stand, you get a sharp, clear image.
If you think just getting a good picture is enough in today's market, however, you are mistaken.
Today's consumers count on their televisions to function as multimedia workhorses, providing an ample array of features such as photo display or music playing.
Luckily, this model has a built-in SD card reader, so just plug yours in and use the remote to navigate your content.
It couldn't be easier.
Speaking of easy, are you tired of messing around with universal remotes? You have to deal with those huge manuals full of codes, endure endless button mashing, and in the end, there's always one device that doesn't work properly.
With VIERA Link technology, however, all you have to do is use an HDMI cable to connect your peripheral devices and you can control them instantly with your VIERA remote.
No exceptions.
Depending on what you use your television for, image display speed can be important.
If you're watching black and white Swedish films from the 1950s, it may not be important to have a low rate of display on your set, but for someone who watches fast-paced movies or plays a lot of video games, a "game mode" like the one boasted by the TC-L32S1 is absolutely essential.
Of course, a monitor is only as good as the media being fed into it or the devices connected to it.
Get the most out of your setup with the huge number of connections available here, including three HDMI hook ups, two component video hook ups, and more.
Importantly, you've even got a VGA hook up to attach your computer quickly and easily, letting you use your television as a crystal clear ultra-large monitor! So, still planning on buying a new television? If so, you're going to need to do your market research.
Things are advancing at such a fast rate nowadays that today's newest models are tomorrow's dinosaurs.
That said, the Panasonic VIERA TC-L32S1 offers a great compromise between power and price tag that makes it an ideal set for any consumer.