Cyrus- The H1000 has outstanding video quality, and very good audio. The Elite is no slouch, but the H1000 is preferred in my system. However, because of the inadequate warranty compared to the Elite unit, I'd go with the Elite. Send Panasonic a message that their flagship components must carry a better warranty at the price range. My H1000 didn't last a year before motor failure and the warranty only covers 90 days. The Elite covers 2 years, I believe. Good luck.
