Panasonic 42" Plasma (TH-42PX500U)
 

Alright the good news - I just took the plunge and ordered this TV...

http://www2.panasonic.com/static//La...0U_L_Angle.jpg

Very excited. Now the question:

Does it really matter if I use a HDMI cable to hook it up to my HD-DVR cable box or should I just connect it using moster RCA cables?

I have the 37" version of this TV. I just use RCA cables less than 6' long. I cannot imagine the picture being better. The difference between reg. TV and this TV is scary.

Before I spent the +/- $100. I figured I would use what I had. I researched quite a few forums and the general advice was try the RCA's first. If you are not satisfied, then use the HDMI. Worked for me. JHMO. YMMV.

DDDAVE - Thanks for the input. I actually lucked out. A co-worker at the office gave me a HDMI cable he was not using that he got when he bought his DirecTV HD-DVR.

Now if only the TV would arrive - it was suppose to be delivered today but now will not be delivered until Thursday. I'll let you know what I think once we get it set up.

If you don't use the HD cables, you won't be able to see HD quality. RCA cables won't do the trick.

Always use the best cables available for your systems... I use fibre audio from my DVD player and it makes a TON of difference... better cables really do make a difference...