Panasonic TH-50PX50U 50 in 16:9 1366 x 768, 1080i, 1,366x768 for the 50-incher--which result in better detail with high-def sources compared to EDTVs It is also important to note that last year's model lacked the important 2:3 pull-down circuitry for cleaning up video artifacts. TH-50PHD7UY TH-PX500U OnyxConsumer Reports / Plasma TV Buying Guide / shopping.com
Panasonic TH-42PWD7UY $1,503 - $2,299 96.5/100 1080i (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) 480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV) 525p 525i 625i 575i HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals. 3620 million colors Resolution: 852 x 480 pixels 40.2 x 24 x 3.5 in Panasonic TH-42PX50U $2,475 - $3,500 1080i (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) 480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV) HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. 8580 million colors Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels Speaker 2 x 8 Watt Panasonic TH-42PHD7UY $2,154 - $4,200 1080i (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) 480i (SDTV) 525i 625i 575i HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals. 3620 million colors Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels Panasonic TH-42PD50U $1,695 - $2,500 94/100 480p (EDTV) EDTV - EDTV receiver is integrated. 8580 million colors Resolution: 852 x 480 pixels TH-42PX500U (Onyx) $2724-3999 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV) 1024 x 768 (XGA) cableCARD, PC card (Type not specified), SD Card 8th Generation Plasma Panel TH-42XVS30
Panasonic TH-50PHD7UY $3,899
TH-50XVS30 ONYX
Here is what I am planning to buy: panasonic commercial model TH-50PHD8UK. The best available price is about $2950 including everything (www.nextwarehouse.com, www.rapidplasma.com, www.newegg.com or www.buy.com). But the problem is this model is out of stock everywhere, and the estimate date of arrival is mid to end of December. This model does not come with speaker or tuner, if you want speaker and tuner, there is a consumer model (forget the exact model number, but it ends with 500U), which is selling for $600 more. Panasonic is generally regarded as a top brand for plasma display. There is a forum where you can find out more about Plasma - www.avsforum.com->go to 'display'->go to 'plasma and LCD'. Costco is selling Vizio 50" HDTV plasma for $2499, you can find out more about it via www.vinc.com. The plasma is made in Taiwan with LG panel. Hope this help, if you have more questions, please feel free to ask.
Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK 50" / 1366 x 768 / 3000:1 / PC Input / HD-Ready Plasma Display 1366 x 768 resolution 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sf, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 480/60p, 480/60i signal compatibility
Panasonic TH-58PZ700U Plasma HDTV Contrast Ratio: 5000:1 Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Signal Compatibility: 1080p, 480p, 1080i, 720p
Side Speakers TY-SP50P8W-K $279.99 TY-ST08K Pedestal Stand $180.00 TY-FB8HM $133.00 TY-FB7WPU Wireless 802.11b $449.99 Receiver Tuner
I called Panasonic to ask about this as there are a couple sites selling the TY-FB7HM (HDMI) board saying it is only for the 7UY model. It is, in fact compatible with the 8UK. Panasonic says they will have a new HDMI board in the future
The Picture next to picture feature was nice to compare how the different inputs looked. There was a HUGE difference going from S-video to Component video. The black levels go from dark grey to black very noticably, and the contrast is much more defined and precise in the Component signal. The different from Component to HDMI wasn't quite as noticable, and I have very good vision. I think most people won't be able to tell much difference
I run the sound through a Marantz reciever in surround sound, so I don't need the TV to have sound. Having a high resolution audio system and this monitor really makes for a sensory feast. This Monitor is just great.
Connections / Cables / Slots
* Input/Output connections
Rear, 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15))
Rear, 1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub)
Rear, 1 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN)
Rear, 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2)
Rear, 2 x Composite video input (BNC)
Rear, 1 x Composite video output (BNC)
Rear, 1 x Component video input (BNC x 3)
Rear, 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Resolution: 1024 x 768 DVD playback480p
PV-D4745K When connected to a digital television with 480p display capability or better, the result is a clearer DVD picture without bothersome, jagged-edge motion artifacts Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combination Deck with Multi-format Playback, Black DVD-S97S Progressive Scan DVD-Audio/Video Player with Multi-Format Playback 720p/1080i Upconversion Yes (via HDMI output only) DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, video CD, audio CD, and CD-R/RW, including MP3, WMA, and JPEG files. DVD-RP62S DVD-RP62K Marantz DV9600
Oppo Digital - OPDV971H 98 $199 Denon - DVD-5910 97 $3500 Panasonic - DVD-S77 94 $249 Panasonic - DVD-S97 91 $299tv accessories / bush / suader