TH-42PWD5UY vs. TH-42PHD5UY

[wmshax]

I'm in the market for a 42" plasma TV, and from what I've read Panasonic seems to be the maker of choice. I've looked over the specs for these two models, and I see only the difference that one has a pixel resolution of 852 x 480, 1024 x 768 compressed, while the other has 1024 x 768.

Does anyone have experience with either of these sets? Will this difference in pixel resolution make much practical difference to normal viewing (cable HDTV, DVDs)? Is there anything else I'm missing? (Yes, I've consulted the FAQs.)

Thanks!

[jarmstrong43074]

I have the TH-42wd5 model and love it. I'm currently running standard analong cable through it (which is just okay), but also have the Samsung SIRT151 STB to pull in HDTV. I've had the unit since late December and love it. I purchased mine from Visual Apex (on the web). I went with the WD5 instead of the HD5 due to the cost. I figure that by the time everything will be full digital and all broadcast in HD, then will probably upgrade.:D These models are the "commerical" version while Sears, etc carrying the "consumer" versions. The only difference is that the cables connect via BNC connections, but Visual Apex even threw in the adapter for me.