This is what I found:
http://hd.engadget.com/2010/01/11/panasoni...r-black-levels/

If I'm not mistaken, Panasonic Plasma is due for replacement in Q2 this year.

Hope there will be good improvement over 2009 models.

I'm still using PV80h, and still kick butt.

This post has been edited by DigitalTech: Aug 20 2013, 10:34 AM

some models in the usa are losing their black level performance over time LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE3Mp89xHOg



This post has been edited by neb: Mar 24 2010, 06:51 PM

Looks like Malaysian models are not affected.

Read already the post below by anfieldude @ Jan 22 2010, 09:49 AM)

The S10 model that is for Asian market is a different panel. Worldwide S10 was a Full HD NeoPDP panel. It was only in limited production thus after the initial production run, production ceased and moved to NeoPDP.

The X10 that is sold here, is for worldwide market. The C10 is the same panel as the X10. U do realise that the X is also almost out of stock, except with the big chain stores. This is due the stocking agreement they have with Panny Malaysia. The 720p panels were the most manufactured as it was cheap. Also the AR was pretty dismal. The G10 locally uses the same panel as the G10 worldwide minus the THX, so firmware controlled the region release.

Thanks

VT20 already released in US and review is very good and improved compared to 2009 models.

Try to search internet for more info.

Whereas for VT25, still need to wait...

This post has been edited by low98944: Mar 22 2010, 04:49 PM

Thanks neb.

That is a funny FUNNY clip.

It sure made my day!!

jitbeng,

After actually writing this, more info on the rising blacks has been uncovered. The portion that causes rising blacks in the Panny sets will also effect sets in Asia and the world over.

+1 What a funny clip, that's a alternative way to express your disappointment

wonder why panasonic stop producing s10

This post has been edited by neb: Mar 22 2010, 07:03 PM

anfieldude,

Actually it was this post below by you in the "Everything About Plasma, LCD & LED's LCD TV V5.00 How flat can it be? (Post No.436) that I wanted to show regarding the raising black level. My apology.

anfieldude@Jan 23 2010, 07:11 AM:-
I have read and talked to some calibrators in the US that the US G series (THX) has a problem where the black levels are increasing with time. It is a firmware bug and it is not clear if it being addressed correctly. The voltage adjustment mechanism is not correct and as such the black levels increase with time. However, I cannot confirm if the same issue applies for our sets as our firmware is different.

Hopefully our sets will not be affected. Only time will tell. Anyway I read that even if affected it will hardly be noticeable under normal viewing conditions.

Interesting read regarding this at:-
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-104473...l?tag=mncol;txt

Thanks

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Added on March 22, 2010, 10:15 pmS10 is 2009 model. So naturally stop production in order to produce 2010 model.

In the US S1(2009) is being replaced by S2(2010) already sometime in January 2010. But S1 is still selling there & the irony is that the 2010 model is selling cheaper than the 2009 model. So hopefully will happen here also.

Check here (US website):- http://panasonic.com/



Here S10 almost sold out or sold out. And don't know what the 2010 model will be named - S12 maybe?

I read somewhere the 2010 model will definitely come out by end of this month.

Thanks

This post has been edited by jitbeng: Mar 22 2010, 10:24 PM

lighter black is still not fixed in 2010 series, too late to change the design I guess
panasonic engineers better fix those black bug before designing 2011 series

This post has been edited by neb: Mar 22 2010, 11:35 PM

I believe Panasonic has a roadshow to unveil their 2010 models at Sunway Pyramid tomorrow. I was all set on getting the 50" G20 but in view of the Black Level issues, I'm not so sure anymore. I might be going the Sammy way..

This post has been edited by welwitchia: Mar 23 2010, 11:15 AM

Sorry guys.. does this mean the coming 2010 models of plasma have the black level issues as well? Cuz Im looking forward to owning one since i missed the s10 models (maybe a good sign huh!)..

no one is really sure about the new series' potential deteriorated black level problem unless the TVs are subjected to long term test

below is what panasonic said about their new 2010 series, no fix but modified from previous model
quoted from cnet

Can anyone confirm on the roadshow tomoro? I'm very near to sunway might drop by to have a look after work.

Yea. I saw the ad in The Star papers.

Asia's first ever 3d roadshow in Sunway Pyramid. (25-28 March 2010)

I think they are launching the new Viera 2010 models.

2010 Panasonic Flat Panel line up :

TH-L32C20K
TH-L32X20K
TH-L37X20K - RM1,999
TH-L37U20K

TH-P42X28K
TH-P42A28K
TH-L42U29K

TH-P46X20K

TH-P50X20K
TH-P50U20K


LONG WAITED 42" LED LCD TV

TH-L42D25K - RM4,999

I believe 50PX20K is Plasma? Which one is 42in plasma?

Yes... TH-L denotes LCD while TH-P is plasma

Thanks...must be getting old, wonder how i missed that....

Wow a 46in plasma....that's new from Panny...not avail in US market for X series but for asian market only?

This post has been edited by anfieldude: Mar 24 2010, 11:10 PM

Any idea how much are those 50" Plasmas?Are they 1080p?



This post has been edited by -kytz-: Mar 24 2010, 11:12 PM