Thanks, Gonk. This helps explain why some folks are using video processors to deinterlace and scale video. Monitors have many different native resolutions and a video processor can match the monitor's resolution/capability. However, I imagine the Oppo's scaling and deinterlacing of 480i to 720p then to 768p by the Panny would be better than the Panny's alone but only a direct comparison would tell for sure. I've read the Panny is able to do 1:1 pixel mapping, but only via the DVI card.

gooomz, I'm considering the TH-50PH9UK to replace my 4-year old Hitachi 42" 1024x1024 plasma. I'd appreciate your thoughts on your Panasonic.