I originally posted this note on the avsforum but haven't gotten any responses so I thought I'd try ya'll out.
I really like the DVD-RAM features of the Panasonic E20 (it's like a Tivo for me) but I'm disappointed in the lack of VR outside a timer recording and not being able to set chapters...
I was in the exact dilemma you are in and went with the 36XBR400. I have high def HBO and Showtime and I will tell you know that high def programming is noticeably better than regular broadcasts on this tv...in fact, noticeably better is an understatement.
The 2000HD box definitely does seem buggy. Sometimes mine will totally lock up and then turn off inexplicably and appear as if it's receiving a software update. I don't know what the cause of this is.
One thing that really irks me about the 2000HD box is the fact you can't turn off the stupid...