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Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

post #1 of 8
3/13/08 at 7:27pm
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I am looking at the following models:

Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ85U
Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ77U
Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ750
Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ700U

The Z85U is the thinnest, lightest, newest with a '30000:1' contrast ratio with a 'universal remote'. There is no 'digital convergence'

However, the latter two have 4 speakers versus the former two with 2 speakers.

Which would be the better value?
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post #2 of 8
3/14/08 at 5:48am

Re: Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

Value is determined by what meets your needs and budget. Study the specifications, features and cost. Compare those elements to your requirements and you'll have your answer. They make an assortment of models to appeal to a variety of buyers in the market. The buyer is the only one who can identify which is the best value for them.
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post #3 of 8
3/14/08 at 10:15pm

Re: Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

Panasonic Plasma Model comparison chart


Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ85U <== Probably want to go with this model if the price is right.

Anti-reflective coating. 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Native), 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Dynamic). 3 HDMI inputs. PC VGA input. PC Audio input. Pixel Shifter. Game Mode. 24p Playback (2:3). Deep Color. x.v.color.

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Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ77U

Has Antiglare coating, which reduces glare from screen reflections (might produce sparklies when bright content is displayed). 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio. 2 built-in speakers. No PC VGA input.

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Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ750

Has Anti-reflective coating. 5,000:1 Contrast Ratio, has a few more bells-n-whistles than the 700U (3 HDMI inputs), early 1080p plasma set model from Panasonic. Studio Ref. Mode, Pro Setting. 4 built-in speakers. PC VGA input. PC audio input.

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Panasonic 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV TH-50PZ700U

Has Anti-reflective coating. 5,000:1 Contrast Ratio, 2 HDMI inputs, earliest 1080p plasma set model from Panasonic. 4 built-in speakers. PC VGA input. PC Audio input.
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post #4 of 8
3/17/08 at 5:17pm

Re: Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

Patrick- Thanks for the comparison info. Turns out, someone I know is looking at these very displays! I have a pro unit, and even I can't figure out all the consumer models now...
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post #5 of 8
3/18/08 at 8:05pm
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Re: Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

Is it worth waiting on the 800 series?

I don't game. But I am probably getting the PS3 for Blu-ray and some games.
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post #6 of 8
3/18/08 at 9:26pm

Re: Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

Rick:

I think it is worth getting the 80 or 85. Both have deep color, x.v.color. The 85 does 24p (2:3) for a more natural look for film on a monitor. And Panasonic has lowered the MSRP on these newer sets so the starting selling point for them is really nice.
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post #7 of 8
3/31/08 at 8:45am
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Re: Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Parker Clack
Rick:

I think it is worth getting the 80 or 85. Both have deep color, x.v.color. The 85 does 24p (2:3) for a more natural look for film on a monitor. And Panasonic has lowered the MSRP on these newer sets so the starting selling point for them is really nice.
Parker

Thanks. I went for the 85. The 850 is just a little too much technology (wireless connectivity, THX sound, yada, yada, yada) AND it wouldn't be available until the fall or late summer.
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post #8 of 8
3/31/08 at 9:33am

Re: Why so many different 50" Plasmas by Panasonic?

Rick:

Tell us what you think of your 85. It sounds like a great piece.
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