Ya, I do agreed your eyes will never lie but the problem is your eyes never tell you what you see is the best result of those TVs or not. There is lot of factors affect the performance of the TVs. So, before testing, I believe you still need certain skills/knowledge to determine which brand or model is best fit you.

This post has been edited by low98944: Oct 16 2009, 02:06 PM

Panasonic TH-P50X10K

My opinion is, Plasma is cheaper compared to LCD* yet in term of technology, both got it own strength in certain aspects and weak in other aspects. No one can claim that either technology can totally superior than another technology.

* The bigger the size of Plasma the cheaper the production costs whereas, the LCD is opposite, at least now.

I prefer Plasma not only it cost less but also look more natural. Just my 2 cents.

Anyone got any idea the price for Panasonic TH-P65V10K?

Malaysia's Panasonic website just include this product in their list.




TH-P54Z1S

High Picture Quality
Full High-Definition
Moving Picture Resolution 1080 Lines
Infinite Black with Over 2,000,000:1Dynamic Contrast
THX Certified Display
6,144 Equivalent Steps of Gradation
24p Smooth Film
Deep Color
x.v. Color

Smart Networking
SD Link - JPEG/MPEG2/AVCHD
VIERA Link
HDMI X 4
Game Mode
VIERA Tools
PC Input

Others
1-inch Thinness
Mercury and Lead Free Panel
Long Panel Life, Up to 100,000 Hours

At last, Malaysia also got this product . I wonder how much their will charge. Must be cheaper than TH-P65V10K.

Link: http://www.panasonic.com.my/web/pid/8626/Spec

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Added on December 17, 2009, 8:46 amOh ya! To those newbie, this is Plasma not LED LCD. Don't confused.

This post has been edited by low98944: Dec 17 2009, 08:46 AM

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Added on December 17, 2009, 9:29 amShould be around that price. But, you know, sometimes their may give you very "surprise" price.

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Added on December 17, 2009, 9:30 amHow about you first.

This post has been edited by low98944: Dec 17 2009, 09:30 AM

Target Panasonic new 150" Plasma better la. You will not outdated soon. If 150" too big, how about 103"

This post has been edited by low98944: Dec 17 2009, 11:42 AM

That is more reasonable price if it is Malaysia's price.

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Added on December 17, 2009, 11:54 amI wonder is Panasonic Malaysia want to sell the Speaker system for Z1 seperately? Why I don't see speaker attached in that picture?

This post has been edited by low98944: Dec 17 2009, 11:54 AM

This product and 65V are for those Elites who think the price is reasonable/cheap.

Finally, Panasonic USA has reveal the details for S2 model of Plasma in Panasonic USA website. But still not news for other models.

Unfortunately, price for S2 still not yet reveal. Need to check with dealers.

Here is the specification for 42" S2 and also 42" S1 for comparison:

Listed Price N/A / $999.95
Model Type Plasma / Plasma
Series S2 / S1
Model Year 2010 / 2009
VIDEO .
Screen Size 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) / 42" Class (41.6" diagonal)
Contrast Ratio Native: 2,000,000:1 / Native: 40,000:1 ; Dynamic: Infinite Black/Over 2,000,000:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 / 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080) / 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Moving Picture Resolution 1080 lines / 1080 lines
Shades of Gradation 6,144 equivalent / 6,144 equivalent
HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Yes / Yes
EDTV Display Capability (480p) Yes / Yes
Aspect Control Normal, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill / Normal, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter Yes / New AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
600Hz Sub-field Drive Yes / Yes
24p Playback(2:3) Yes / Yes
Deep Color Yes / Yes
x.v.Color Yes / No
3D Color Management Yes / No
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Yes / Yes
AUDIO .
Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R) / Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers 2 / 2
Audio Output 20 W ( 10% THD ) / 20 W ( 10% THD ); (6 ohms, 150 Hz - 16 kHz)
Surround Sound Yes / Yes
INPUTS & JACKS .
Integrated ATSC Tuner Yes / Yes
VIERA Image Viewer™ Y (JPEG playback) / SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible) Y (JPEG playback)
HDMI Input 3 (1 side) / 3 (1 side)
Composite Video Input 2 (1 side) / 2 (1 side)
Audio Input (for Video) 2 (1 side) / 2 (1 side)
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) 2 / 2
Audio Input (for Component Video) 2 / 2
Digital Audio Output 1 / 1
CONVENIENCE .
VIERA Link™ Yes / Yes
VIERA® Tools Yes / Yes
Game Mode Yes / Yes
Clean Touch Bezel Yes / N/A
Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention) Yes / Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes / Yes
Off - Timers Yes / Timers Yes
GENERAL .
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60Hz / AC 120 V, 60Hz
Rated Power Consumption 298 W / 485 W
Standby Power Consumption 0.3 W / 0.3 W
Energy Star Yes / Yes
Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC / ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C) / 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Safety Standard UL6500/C-UL / UL6500/C-UL
Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK4P1RW / TY-WK4P1RW
SPECIFICATIONS .
Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand 27.8" x 40.6" x 12.1" / 28.0" x 40.6" x 12.9"
Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand 26.1" x 40.6" x 3.7" / 26.1" x 40.6" x 4.2"
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand 55.1 lbs. / 59.6 lbs
Weight (lbs.) without Stand 50.7 lbs. / 57.4 lbs
Carton Dimensions 30.2" x 45.6" x 11.2" / 30.4" x 45.6" x 11.2"
Gross Weight [lbs (kg)] 70.5 lbs. / 72.8 lbs. (33.0 kg)
Trilingual Menu English/Spanish/French
HDMI Input-Support Feature Audio Return Channel (Input 1)
Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI/DVI) Yes / Yes

Malaysia version of S1 (S10K) is "inferior" compared to US S1.

This post has been edited by low98944: Jan 19 2010, 02:56 PM

Where you get your info.? Malaysia don't have S1 only S10

This post has been edited by low98944: Jan 21 2010, 11:01 PM

Like mirror? Did you mean ppl brought Plasma is to watch themselves la?

That depend on your viewing enviroment and condition. In my case, there is no light come from outside of my house and when I watch movie, I usually switch off the light in my room. So, since there is no light from inside or outside, so, there is no reflection issue.

This post has been edited by low98944: Jan 30 2010, 10:16 AM

Off the 100Hz/120Hz/200Hz motion flow thingy.

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Added on February 11, 2010, 8:41 amPanasonic Plasmas Get the 3D Treatment

The new 3D plasma TVs from Panasonic are set to release overseas.

It’s been just over a month since we got to see Panasonic’s new plasmas for the first time and they’ve already got an announced release date. These sharp looking sets are slated for an April 23rd release in Japan, with a US release to follow.

Panasonic’s 50” 3D plasma model is called the TH-P50VT2 and appears to be the same as the upcoming TC-P50VT25 in the US. Its main feature, aside from the 3D of course, is the deep blacks and high contrast ratio. Panasonic states that the contrast on the new plasmas is an impressive 5,000,000:1.

The TH-P50VT2 sports four HDMI inputs and a range of SD inputs. Anything that goes in standard definition can be processed by the set and displayed in HD. You’ve got upscaling built right in.

The 50” TH-P50VT2 is set to sell for around $4,800 in Japan while the next step up, a 54” set, will be running $6,000.

Source: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/

This post has been edited by low98944: Feb 11 2010, 08:41 AM

Today's Amazon deal of the day:

Epson MovieMate 60 V11H319220 Home Theater Projector



Current price is $479.99 (Price before this deal available);
Deal of the Day offer: still $479.99 but yesterday price is $606.27

Anyone interested?

This post has been edited by low98944: Feb 20 2010, 04:28 PM

Here is expert from http://bluray.highdefdigest.com talking about effect of similar to "burn-in" in LCD TV.

LCD TVs and Burn-In

Q: Are any of the current crop of flat-screen TVs friendly to the 4:3 format? I have had two flat-screen LCDs (both Westinghouse), one a 37", the other a 42", and had been assured that burn-in would not be a problem...and had burn-in problems with both. The Westinghouse was purchased less than six months ago. A lot of broadcast TV is still in 4:3, and of course classic films and television. Maybe a third of what I watch falls into that category. I was told LCD did not have burn-in problems, that only plasma did. But my LCDs do have problems. I also have a stuck pixel.

A: What you were told initially is (mostly) correct. LCD displays do not suffer from burn-in as it's typically defined. Burn-in is a danger to phosphor-based displays such as CRT and plasma. LCDs don't have phosphors that can burn an image into the screen.

However, LCDs can exhibit a similar condition called sometimes called pixel persistence, image retention, or video memory. The general idea is the same: If you leave a static image on screen for too long, that image can get stuck on the screen. The difference is that once a plasma or CRT exhibits burn-in, the condition is usually permanent. With an LCD, it can often be corrected by either leaving the TV off or displaying a solid gray image (such as from a video calibration disc) for an extended period of time. Also, it takes much longer static exposure for an image to stick on an LCD than it does plasma or CRT.

Burn-in and image retention are primarily factors of having improperly calibrated contrast on the TV. The "contrast" control is the screen's white level. If you have this set too high, the white is more likely to (for lack of a better word) "burn" an image into the screen. Calibrating this setting, either yourself with a calibration disc or by bringing in a professional, will greatly reduce the likelihood of this problem occurring.

I would also recommend varying up the content that you watch. You say that 4:3 shows and movies make up approximately 1/3 of your viewing. Try to spread that out interspersed with content that fills the screen.

You also mention that you have a stuck pixel. That's a completely separate problem caused by poor manufacture of the TV. Unfortunately, that can't be corrected.

Source: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/...Sixty_Five/4304

Here is some information that I quote from www.highdefdigest.com that maybe useful to some of you.
Source: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Jos...re_Are_You/4557

Watch the movies with ratio of 1.78:1 and you can say bye bye to black bar. I believe the movie you play just now have ratio of higher than 1.78:1. Any movie with either higher or lower than 1.78:1 (slight higher or lower still ok), you will see black bar either in top and bottom or sides. Unless, you are using projector, that still got some solution to remove black bar, but if you are using LCD/LED/Plasma, there is no much think you can do except try the functions in you tv to remove them.

This post has been edited by low98944: May 8 2010, 09:35 AM

Sorry to tell you, ask such a question in forum will never give you conclusive answer. You question just like you like apple or you like orange. Wait 100 years you will still don't get conclusive answer.

By the way, I like durian.

This post has been edited by low98944: Dec 28 2010, 09:43 PM