For $800 (black friday deal) this was impossible to pass up. Few minor issues (...
Jul 22, 2009 DT
4.5
Image Quality
5.0
Features
4.0
Construction
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
My Experience: I have had 542i for approximately 1 1/2 years and it has been a great HDTV for the price. I did have a problem with setting the date when I first got it (2 months in 2008 were switched for some reason) but since 2009 came around, it fixed itself. The screen is glass instead of a plastic cover which is what makes it heavy. It doesn't seem to be an HDTV you would want to mount on the wall unless you have a heavy duty mount, since it weights 107lbs.
I have enjoyed the TV....
Problems: Setting the date (2008) Have been having problem with remote until 3 minutes after TV has been on.